Landmark verdict gives Arctic oil green light
But ‘Trial of the Century’ also cements climate protections, reports Ragnhild Freng Dale.
The giant of India’s environmental movement
Fiona Broom reflects on the legacy of the pioneering environmental journalist, Darryl D'monte, who passed away last month.
The hostile environment in housing
Minnie Rahman on the legal fight against the British government’s racist ‘right to rent’ policy.
The interview: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Leo Sakamoto speaks to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the former president and favourite to beat Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil’s 2022 election.
Could an international ecocide law be around the corner?
Lawyers are drafting a legal definition of ecocide which could lead to prosecutions at the International Criminal Court. Anthony Langat explores how this could impact environmental justice struggles in Kenya and…
Forest defenders under fire in Cambodia
Authorities in charge of protecting the massive Prey Lang forest in Northern Cambodia are intent on harassing environmental activists rather than nabbing illegal loggers. Mary Menton and Justine Taylor…
View from Brazil: Agribusiness lobby scuppers climate gains
Brazil wants to be a beacon in the fight against global warming, Leonardo Sakamoto writes. Its powerful agribusiness lobby has a different view.
‘Think about what is to come, for all generations’
Faced with Covid restrictions and visa backlogs, many activists from the Global South might not get to the COP26 climate summit. But their voices need to be heard. From Peru, Melania Canales, Henry Córdova…
‘Seashore landfilling’ and other waste woes
Lebanon’s waste is literally spilling beyond its shores. Daniel Hilton reports.
Enforcing ecological catastrophe at all costs
After an activist is hospitalized in Germany following police action, Andrea Brock reflects on the criminalization of, and violence against, environmental defenders in Europe by state and private actors.
Do zoos cause more harm than good?
Do zoos represent pointless captivity or an opportunity for conservation and education? Linda Kimotho and Oluwaseun S Iyasere have different takes.
Gina Lopez fights Philippine mining
The fiery Filipino environmentalist talks to Veronique Mistiaen.
Protecting the ‘lungs of West Africa’
Palm-oil corporations are threatening the rich rainforests Liberians depend on. Veronique Mistiaen hears from environmental lawyer Alfred Brownell, who’s doing all he can to safeguard them.
Greenwashing big hydropower
Despite being linked to several disasters, the Asian Development Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to large hydro developments. Rishika Pardikar speaks to people holding it to account.
Greece opens its arms — and seas — to hydrocarbon giants
The state hopes deep-sea mining will pay off its crippling debts – but the only outcome will be environmental devastation, argues Zoe Holman.
Saving the Wild Coast from Big Oil
Mike Loewe reports from South Africa on the community fighting to stop Shell from exploration along its wildlife-rich shores.
Rojava: frontline of capital’s war on the environment
Many Kurdish people have had their connection to their land battered out of them. Now, they are taking it back. Matt Broomfield reports.
Fighting the big burn: Lebanon's waste dilemma
The mismanagement of Lebanon’s trash has brought citizens onto the streets – and the latest plans are also stoking outrage. But, as Fiona Broom discovers, there are also optimists.
Chile is evading scrutiny on climate justice
The relocation of the UN climate summit to Spain is a distraction from growing state repression.
The politics of futility
Our deep desire for change is continually thwarted by the limiting political choices on offer. Political theorist and philosopher Neil Vallely digs into the roots of apathy and polarization.
