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Lithium batteries, made in Argentina: Can they compete globally?

First domestic battery plant, set to open this year, sparks a debate on how Argentina can go beyond extraction and add value to its lithium industry

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COP28: Latin America splits on fossil fuels and farming

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Songs for plants: Meet the groups using art to protect Argentina’s forests

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Electric vehicles

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Petrobras looks to China for green partners – and more oil

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Activism

Uruguay in muddy waters as it looks to avoid another crisis

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Natural disasters

Lessons from Hurricane Otis: ‘Disasters are socially constructed’

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Elections

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‘It inspires people’: Experts call for larger role for ocean at climate talks

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Energy transition

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Is beef losing ground in South America?

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