Hundreds of protesters recently gathered at the World Bank to shame a gold mining firm’s shakedown of one of Central America’s poorest countries.
While We March for the Climate, Governments Meet with Polluters
As climate activists converge on New York, world leaders will meet behind closed doors with corporate honchos who bank on fossil fuels.
This Changes Everything: A Simpler Solution to Climate Change
In her stunning new book, Naomi Klein has the simplest solution for climate change yet: Ditch fossil fuels. Period.
Ebola Dwarfed as Threat to Africa by Malaria and HIV/AIDS
Every day, 2,000 African children die from diarrhea. Every minute, an African child dies of malaria.
Meet the Company Suing El Salvador for the Right to Poison Its Water
In an obscure World Bank court, a multinational mining firm is suing El Salvador for attempting to protect its citizens from deadly mining pollution.
The Plague
The twin plagues of ISIS and Ebola thrive on the breakdown of the existing order.
Seeking Justice in Canada: Hitting Mining Companies Where They Live
Canadian mining companies have long evaded responsibility for abuses carried out by their subsidiaries in the developing world. That could be about to change.
The Caribbean: A Clean Energy Revolution on the Front Lines of Climate Change
Clean energy technologies are making headway throughout the Caribbean—and the U.S. should take note.
Brazil’s Green-Washed World Cup
Like the United States, Brazil has a long way to go with its response to global warming.
The World Bank’s Dam Dilemma in Tajikistan
As it considers whether to back a controversial dam in Tajikistan, the World Bank needs to revisit its criteria for funding projects that displace people from their homes.