Chile has a plan to boost lithium mining. Can it do it sustainably?

The lithium-rich country is promoting a national strategy for the in-demand mineral and backing alternative extraction methods, but environmental concerns persist
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Why China’s clean energy need not fear US tariffs

Compared to its other export industries, China’s cleantech is much less vulnerable to Trump administration trade measures
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Paying back the sea: A Balinese fisher’s tale

A community coral restoration project has enabled fishers to help bring poisoned reefs back to life on the Indonesian island’s north shore

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Donald Trump in a dark suit and red tie walks out from behind blue curtains, holding a piece of paper in his left hand. Article

What does a second Trump presidency mean for the ocean?

Some fear the wannabe whale psychiatrist heading for the White House will undo progress on climate action and marine protection
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Mexico’s LNG ambitions face the Trump era and environmental concerns

Recent projects to export US natural gas worldwide via Mexican LNG terminals face uncertainty amid potential trade tensions and community pushbacks
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Analysis: Southeast Asia’s energy transition under a Trump presidency

China’s role will only become more important, but southeast Asian leaders will have difficult decisions to make, writes energy analyst Putra Adhiguna
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Colombia juggles closer China ties and Trump tensions

Country looks set to join China’s Belt and Road Initiative, a possible boost for trade, investment and energy – but likely a source of frictions with its traditional US ally