Format: Explainers

Just Transition

Biden makes last dash to Africa, showing the power of minerals

Biden's visit to Angola highlights a world hungry for Africa's natural resources...and a big fight to come

Kim Harrisberg

Published December 04, 2024

Just Transition

Can Bangladesh cut its reliance on fossil fuel imports?

Bangladesh weighs renewable options as its dispute deepens with Indian energy firm Adani Power

Md. Tahmid Zami

Updated December 02, 2024

Big Tech

Why are Amazon workers around the world striking on Black Friday?

Amazon workers will walk out on one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year to demand action on pay, conditions and climate

Joanna Gill

Published November 28, 2024

Nature

What are carbon credits and how do they work?

COP29 agreed on carbon market rules, but can controversial credits help protect nature and the climate?

Andre Cabette Fabio

Published November 25, 2024

Just Transition

Should businesses pay to clean up plastic waste they create?

Governments begin talks in South Korea on the final terms of a global treaty to end plastic pollution

Mariejo Ramos

Updated November 25, 2024

Climate Risks

In Data: Breathing in Delhi is like smoking how many cigarettes?

Research shows breathing in Delhi's air pollution is like smoking more than a pack of cigarettes a day

Annie Banerji

Published November 22, 2024

Climate Risks

How effective are early warning systems when disasters strike?

The need for early warning systems has risen as natural disasters become more frequent. But how do they help save lives?

Noah Anthony Enahoro

Published November 22, 2024

Money, Power and People

How murky gold trade fuels wars, gangs and terror attacks

World Gold Council says malign interests exploiting small-scale mining present global security threat

Emma Batha

Published November 21, 2024

Climate Risks

COP29: Health-focused climate action in the spotlight

At COP29, campaigners want countries to put health at the heart of climate action and develop new policies against air pollution

Bukola Adebayo

Published November 19, 2024

Net Zero

Carbon bootprint: Why are military emissions top secret?

Militaries are among the world's biggest CO2 emitters, but data is lacking on how much they contribute to climate change

Joanna Gill

Published November 15, 2024