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Colombia’s Awa people resist violence, maintain ‘spiritual bond’ with nature
Colombia's Awa people face armed threats while protecting their rainforest home, emphasizing a deep spiritual bond with nature.
Red-cockaded woodpeckers’ recovery in southeast leads to status change from endangered to threatened
The red-cockaded woodpecker is downlisted to "threatened" as its population rebounds, marking a conservation milestone.
Can Anglo’s copper pivot help thwart renewed takeover bid?
Anglo American’s shift to copper could decide its fate: independence or a renewed BHP bid when the six-month block ends.
How are countries reporting progress toward net-zero commitments?
Countries with net-zero targets but no tracking system should engage peers to learn from their experiences and share best practices.
Clean energy adoption in Global South overtakes North on path to growth
The Global South is adopting renewable energy technologies at a faster rate than the Global North: Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)
Analysis: Shell setback upsets Nigeria’s quest to lure investment
Nigeria's block of Shell's $2.4 billion onshore asset sale signals regulatory hurdles, deterring vital oil investments.
As coal plants shut in Romania, some miners transition to green energy while others are reluctant
Romania's coal workers resist retraining for green jobs despite industry decline, fearing change amid political inaction.
Analysis: Sibanye’s Montana woes underscore miners’ growing reliance on Washington
U.S. mining's future hinges on government support amid foreign competition, as shown by Sibanye’s Montana layoffs.
Do electric cars greatly increase the average mass of cars on the road? Not in Australia
Electric cars won’t significantly increase fleet mass in Australia, countering claims about battery weight and safety concerns, study finds.
Carbon removal industry calls on U.S. government for regulation in new industry report
The unregulated carbon removal industry urges U.S. standards to improve transparency amid billions in new funding.
