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"COP30 in Belém, Brazil, must boost action on the Escazú Agreement to protect nature’s last line of defence."
✍️ Binaifer Nowrojee, the president of the Open Society Foundations, write for Context.
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✍️ Binaifer Nowrojee, the president of the Open Society Foundations, write for Context.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:09 PM
"COP30 in Belém, Brazil, must boost action on the Escazú Agreement to protect nature’s last line of defence."
✍️ Binaifer Nowrojee, the president of the Open Society Foundations, write for Context.
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✍️ Binaifer Nowrojee, the president of the Open Society Foundations, write for Context.
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The EU revised several green laws ahead of #COP30, including deforestation and corporate sustainability regulations.
Delays and changes have sparked debate about the bloc's climate ambitions.
✍️ Joanna Gill reports
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Delays and changes have sparked debate about the bloc's climate ambitions.
✍️ Joanna Gill reports
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November 13, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The EU revised several green laws ahead of #COP30, including deforestation and corporate sustainability regulations.
Delays and changes have sparked debate about the bloc's climate ambitions.
✍️ Joanna Gill reports
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Delays and changes have sparked debate about the bloc's climate ambitions.
✍️ Joanna Gill reports
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As Brazil hosts COP30, President Lula's climate commitments are under review.
Green energy transition, climate finance and development projects in the Amazon rainforest are just some of the topics being discussed.
✍️ André Cabette Fábio reports
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Green energy transition, climate finance and development projects in the Amazon rainforest are just some of the topics being discussed.
✍️ André Cabette Fábio reports
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November 12, 2025 at 5:17 PM
As Brazil hosts COP30, President Lula's climate commitments are under review.
Green energy transition, climate finance and development projects in the Amazon rainforest are just some of the topics being discussed.
✍️ André Cabette Fábio reports
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Green energy transition, climate finance and development projects in the Amazon rainforest are just some of the topics being discussed.
✍️ André Cabette Fábio reports
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"In global climate debates, we are still treated as beneficiaries of decisions made far away, in truth, we are their rightful architects."
✍️ Nemonte Nenquimo, Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, and Rukka Sombolinggi, Indigenous leaders, write for Context.
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✍️ Nemonte Nenquimo, Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, and Rukka Sombolinggi, Indigenous leaders, write for Context.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:51 PM
"In global climate debates, we are still treated as beneficiaries of decisions made far away, in truth, we are their rightful architects."
✍️ Nemonte Nenquimo, Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, and Rukka Sombolinggi, Indigenous leaders, write for Context.
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✍️ Nemonte Nenquimo, Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, and Rukka Sombolinggi, Indigenous leaders, write for Context.
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From Athens to Delhi, soaring global temperatures are turning cities into infernos with deadly heatwaves putting lives and livelihoods at risk.
🗣️ The U.N.'s chief heat officer, Eleni Myrivili, spoke to Context about how we can cool our cities.
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🗣️ The U.N.'s chief heat officer, Eleni Myrivili, spoke to Context about how we can cool our cities.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
From Athens to Delhi, soaring global temperatures are turning cities into infernos with deadly heatwaves putting lives and livelihoods at risk.
🗣️ The U.N.'s chief heat officer, Eleni Myrivili, spoke to Context about how we can cool our cities.
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🗣️ The U.N.'s chief heat officer, Eleni Myrivili, spoke to Context about how we can cool our cities.
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Countries have pledged $5.6 billion in long-term loans to Brazil's proposed Tropical Forests Forever Facility, aiming to support global forest conservation.
The fund seeks to raise $125 billion.
✍️ Andre Cabette Fabio reports
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The fund seeks to raise $125 billion.
✍️ Andre Cabette Fabio reports
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November 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Countries have pledged $5.6 billion in long-term loans to Brazil's proposed Tropical Forests Forever Facility, aiming to support global forest conservation.
The fund seeks to raise $125 billion.
✍️ Andre Cabette Fabio reports
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The fund seeks to raise $125 billion.
✍️ Andre Cabette Fabio reports
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Tanzania experienced a five-day internet shutdown during its recent election, impacting access to social media and election monitoring.
Internet restrictions have doubled across Africa in less than a decade.
✍️ Nita Bhalla reports
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Internet restrictions have doubled across Africa in less than a decade.
✍️ Nita Bhalla reports
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November 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Tanzania experienced a five-day internet shutdown during its recent election, impacting access to social media and election monitoring.
Internet restrictions have doubled across Africa in less than a decade.
✍️ Nita Bhalla reports
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Internet restrictions have doubled across Africa in less than a decade.
✍️ Nita Bhalla reports
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COP30 officially kicked off today!
World leaders are meeting on the edge of the Amazon in Belém, Brazil to tackle some of the planet’s biggest issues.
Try our quiz to test your climate and nature knowledge!
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World leaders are meeting on the edge of the Amazon in Belém, Brazil to tackle some of the planet’s biggest issues.
Try our quiz to test your climate and nature knowledge!
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November 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
COP30 officially kicked off today!
World leaders are meeting on the edge of the Amazon in Belém, Brazil to tackle some of the planet’s biggest issues.
Try our quiz to test your climate and nature knowledge!
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World leaders are meeting on the edge of the Amazon in Belém, Brazil to tackle some of the planet’s biggest issues.
Try our quiz to test your climate and nature knowledge!
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African countries are increasing efforts to process critical minerals locally, aiming to boost economic growth and job creation. But challenges such as power shortages, trade and industrial capacity remain.
✍️ Clár Ní Chonghaile and Kim Harrisberg report
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✍️ Clár Ní Chonghaile and Kim Harrisberg report
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November 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM
African countries are increasing efforts to process critical minerals locally, aiming to boost economic growth and job creation. But challenges such as power shortages, trade and industrial capacity remain.
✍️ Clár Ní Chonghaile and Kim Harrisberg report
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✍️ Clár Ní Chonghaile and Kim Harrisberg report
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"G20 ministerial declaration on air quality could bring real change if we embed clean air into development projects and priorities."
✍️ Jane Burston, CEO of the Clean Air Fund, writes for Context.
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✍️ Jane Burston, CEO of the Clean Air Fund, writes for Context.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:16 PM
"G20 ministerial declaration on air quality could bring real change if we embed clean air into development projects and priorities."
✍️ Jane Burston, CEO of the Clean Air Fund, writes for Context.
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✍️ Jane Burston, CEO of the Clean Air Fund, writes for Context.
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With land scarce in Bangladesh, the textile industry is turning rooftops into clean energy hubs.
Initiatives are co-investing in solar installations for small and medium-sized factories.
✍️ Md. Tahmid Zami reports
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Initiatives are co-investing in solar installations for small and medium-sized factories.
✍️ Md. Tahmid Zami reports
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November 5, 2025 at 4:59 PM
With land scarce in Bangladesh, the textile industry is turning rooftops into clean energy hubs.
Initiatives are co-investing in solar installations for small and medium-sized factories.
✍️ Md. Tahmid Zami reports
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Initiatives are co-investing in solar installations for small and medium-sized factories.
✍️ Md. Tahmid Zami reports
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"The climate crisis is no longer a distant threat; it is a public health emergency."
✍️ Shweta Narayan, Campaign Lead at the Global Climate and Health Alliance and lead author of its Cradle to Grave report, writes for Context.
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✍️ Shweta Narayan, Campaign Lead at the Global Climate and Health Alliance and lead author of its Cradle to Grave report, writes for Context.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM
"The climate crisis is no longer a distant threat; it is a public health emergency."
✍️ Shweta Narayan, Campaign Lead at the Global Climate and Health Alliance and lead author of its Cradle to Grave report, writes for Context.
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✍️ Shweta Narayan, Campaign Lead at the Global Climate and Health Alliance and lead author of its Cradle to Grave report, writes for Context.
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India's push to formalise e-waste recycling is facing legal challenges from top electronics brands over new rules requiring 80% recycling by next March.
✍️ Bhasker Tripathi reports
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✍️ Bhasker Tripathi reports
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November 5, 2025 at 1:41 PM
India's push to formalise e-waste recycling is facing legal challenges from top electronics brands over new rules requiring 80% recycling by next March.
✍️ Bhasker Tripathi reports
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✍️ Bhasker Tripathi reports
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A global treaty initiative is gathering support to end the expansion of fossil fuels while investing in clean energy.
🗣️ Kim Harrisberg spoke to activist Prince Papa about what the treaty could mean for Africa and other country treaty supporters.
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🗣️ Kim Harrisberg spoke to activist Prince Papa about what the treaty could mean for Africa and other country treaty supporters.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:10 PM
A global treaty initiative is gathering support to end the expansion of fossil fuels while investing in clean energy.
🗣️ Kim Harrisberg spoke to activist Prince Papa about what the treaty could mean for Africa and other country treaty supporters.
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🗣️ Kim Harrisberg spoke to activist Prince Papa about what the treaty could mean for Africa and other country treaty supporters.
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South Asia's solar boom is reshaping energy landscapes.
Pakistan leads, with rooftop solar now powering 25% of its grid. India and Sri Lanka are catching up, but Bangladesh lags due to financing and policy hurdles.
✍️ Md. Tahmid Zami reports
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Pakistan leads, with rooftop solar now powering 25% of its grid. India and Sri Lanka are catching up, but Bangladesh lags due to financing and policy hurdles.
✍️ Md. Tahmid Zami reports
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November 4, 2025 at 12:47 PM
South Asia's solar boom is reshaping energy landscapes.
Pakistan leads, with rooftop solar now powering 25% of its grid. India and Sri Lanka are catching up, but Bangladesh lags due to financing and policy hurdles.
✍️ Md. Tahmid Zami reports
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Pakistan leads, with rooftop solar now powering 25% of its grid. India and Sri Lanka are catching up, but Bangladesh lags due to financing and policy hurdles.
✍️ Md. Tahmid Zami reports
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Hurricane Melissa left destruction across the Caribbean.
Scientists say climate change made such an event four times more likely.
Extreme weather eventsare becoming more intense as global temperatures rise.
✍️ Beatrice Tridimas reports
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Scientists say climate change made such an event four times more likely.
Extreme weather eventsare becoming more intense as global temperatures rise.
✍️ Beatrice Tridimas reports
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November 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Hurricane Melissa left destruction across the Caribbean.
Scientists say climate change made such an event four times more likely.
Extreme weather eventsare becoming more intense as global temperatures rise.
✍️ Beatrice Tridimas reports
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Scientists say climate change made such an event four times more likely.
Extreme weather eventsare becoming more intense as global temperatures rise.
✍️ Beatrice Tridimas reports
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"For the first time, a major international body has formally recognised fossil fuel extraction and production as a threat to nature."
✍️ Ralph Regenvanu, Vanuatu’s Minister for Climate Change Adaptation, writes for Context.
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✍️ Ralph Regenvanu, Vanuatu’s Minister for Climate Change Adaptation, writes for Context.
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November 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
"For the first time, a major international body has formally recognised fossil fuel extraction and production as a threat to nature."
✍️ Ralph Regenvanu, Vanuatu’s Minister for Climate Change Adaptation, writes for Context.
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✍️ Ralph Regenvanu, Vanuatu’s Minister for Climate Change Adaptation, writes for Context.
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A new study finds the war in Ukraine has generated 237 million metric tons of greenhouse gases, equal to 120 million cars.
Wildfires, destroyed infrastructure, and post-war rebuilding all add up to reveal wars hidden cost.
✍️ Emma Batha reports.
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Wildfires, destroyed infrastructure, and post-war rebuilding all add up to reveal wars hidden cost.
✍️ Emma Batha reports.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:41 PM
A new study finds the war in Ukraine has generated 237 million metric tons of greenhouse gases, equal to 120 million cars.
Wildfires, destroyed infrastructure, and post-war rebuilding all add up to reveal wars hidden cost.
✍️ Emma Batha reports.
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Wildfires, destroyed infrastructure, and post-war rebuilding all add up to reveal wars hidden cost.
✍️ Emma Batha reports.
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World leaders will gather in Brazil for the U.N. COP30 summit to discuss topics including tropical forests and the global energy transition.
Reports indicate countries are not on track to meet Paris Agreement goals.
✍️ Jack Graham reports
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Reports indicate countries are not on track to meet Paris Agreement goals.
✍️ Jack Graham reports
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October 31, 2025 at 2:29 PM
World leaders will gather in Brazil for the U.N. COP30 summit to discuss topics including tropical forests and the global energy transition.
Reports indicate countries are not on track to meet Paris Agreement goals.
✍️ Jack Graham reports
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Reports indicate countries are not on track to meet Paris Agreement goals.
✍️ Jack Graham reports
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Despite trials to induce rain, Delhi remained dry and engulfed in 'airpocalypse' smog.
✍️ Annie Banerji reports
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✍️ Annie Banerji reports
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October 31, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Despite trials to induce rain, Delhi remained dry and engulfed in 'airpocalypse' smog.
✍️ Annie Banerji reports
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✍️ Annie Banerji reports
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As Trump's administration laid off swathes of NOAA's staff, concerns have been raised about climate data.
Volunteers are working to preserve and restore resources, as federal websites undergo unprecedented changes.
✍️ Carey L. Biron reports
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Volunteers are working to preserve and restore resources, as federal websites undergo unprecedented changes.
✍️ Carey L. Biron reports
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October 30, 2025 at 3:48 PM
As Trump's administration laid off swathes of NOAA's staff, concerns have been raised about climate data.
Volunteers are working to preserve and restore resources, as federal websites undergo unprecedented changes.
✍️ Carey L. Biron reports
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Volunteers are working to preserve and restore resources, as federal websites undergo unprecedented changes.
✍️ Carey L. Biron reports
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A French court has penalised TotalEnergies for misleading carbon neutrality claims—a landmark win for climate activists.
This sets a precedent for corporate accountability as #ClimateLawfare gains momentum globally.
✍️ Joanna Gill reports
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This sets a precedent for corporate accountability as #ClimateLawfare gains momentum globally.
✍️ Joanna Gill reports
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October 30, 2025 at 1:31 PM
A French court has penalised TotalEnergies for misleading carbon neutrality claims—a landmark win for climate activists.
This sets a precedent for corporate accountability as #ClimateLawfare gains momentum globally.
✍️ Joanna Gill reports
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This sets a precedent for corporate accountability as #ClimateLawfare gains momentum globally.
✍️ Joanna Gill reports
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Brazil's state-run Petrobras has been authorized to drill near the Amazon River's mouth—sparking criticism as Brazil prepares to host #COP30.
Environmentalists warn this move could disrupt climate progress.
✍️ Andre Cabette Fabio reports
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Environmentalists warn this move could disrupt climate progress.
✍️ Andre Cabette Fabio reports
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October 29, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Brazil's state-run Petrobras has been authorized to drill near the Amazon River's mouth—sparking criticism as Brazil prepares to host #COP30.
Environmentalists warn this move could disrupt climate progress.
✍️ Andre Cabette Fabio reports
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Environmentalists warn this move could disrupt climate progress.
✍️ Andre Cabette Fabio reports
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"Businesses must develop nature strategies and implement them swiftly to mitigate risks and build resilience in a changing world."
✍️ Eva Zabey, CEO of Business for Nature, writes for Context.
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✍️ Eva Zabey, CEO of Business for Nature, writes for Context.
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October 29, 2025 at 1:52 PM
"Businesses must develop nature strategies and implement them swiftly to mitigate risks and build resilience in a changing world."
✍️ Eva Zabey, CEO of Business for Nature, writes for Context.
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✍️ Eva Zabey, CEO of Business for Nature, writes for Context.
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India is the world's 3rd largest producer of #ewaste.
As India recycles critical minerals for clean energy, millions of informal workers remain the backbone. Can we build a greener future without leaving them behind?
✍️ Bhasker Tripathi reports
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As India recycles critical minerals for clean energy, millions of informal workers remain the backbone. Can we build a greener future without leaving them behind?
✍️ Bhasker Tripathi reports
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October 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
India is the world's 3rd largest producer of #ewaste.
As India recycles critical minerals for clean energy, millions of informal workers remain the backbone. Can we build a greener future without leaving them behind?
✍️ Bhasker Tripathi reports
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As India recycles critical minerals for clean energy, millions of informal workers remain the backbone. Can we build a greener future without leaving them behind?
✍️ Bhasker Tripathi reports
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