Powerful interests are still pushing Kyiv in the direction of fossil fuels and nuclear energy.
War in Ukraine Makes Just Transition on Energy More Urgent
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Global Just Transition
Beware Europe’s New Green Colonialism
European carbon emission reductions might sound impressive, but they come with a big asterisk.
Greening Transatlantic Relations
Europe and the United States have to stop competing and start cooperating to avert climate catastrophe.
The Mineral Rush
Wealthy countries are angling for access to the resources of poorer countries to power a “clean energy” transition. But this transition is about so much more than that.
How Russia’s War in Ukraine Threatens the Planet
The war has cost lives and destroyed the Ukrainian economy. But it has also been a major environmental hazard.
How to Rapidly Reduce Fossil Fuel Use
Hint: rationing is a better approach than markets.
A Conflict in Chile Over Minerals Needed for Clean Energy
The world needs rare earth elements. But this mine threatens the ecosystem and well-being of the people of this Chilean community.
Madagascar and the New Frontiers of Sacrifice Zones
The African country is rich in minerals, including rare earth elements. But extracting them from the ground poses enormous environmental and social risks.
The Shift from Pink to Green in Latin America
If you’re in a hole, stop digging.
Free Trade or Just Green Trade?
Corporations are using trade and investment treaties to handcuff global and national efforts to save the planet.