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

After decades of forest loss, artists and community projects in Córdoba are promoting conservation and awareness of native species and ecosystems

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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

What do Argentina’s elections mean for relations with China?

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Oceans

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

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Energy transition

Latin America can play ‘outsized’ role in shift from fossil fuels, report says

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Water

In Peru’s Amazon, a complex quest to democratise water

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Conservation

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Climate Talks

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Water shortage

Historic drought in the Amazon, explained

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Shipping

Peru’s megaport reshapes Pacific trade – and the town next door

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Belt and Road

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We asked six experts what to expect from China’s Belt and Road Initiative as it enters its second decade
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Conservation

Opinion: China can play a role in a post-oil Ecuador

The Ecuador-China relationship need not end with oil, if commitment – and cash – for conservation initiatives can be strengthened, writes Rebecca Ray
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Climate Talks

Greater ambition called for before pivotal COP28 climate talks

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Investment

EU looks for closer ties and clean energy in Latin America

The European Union has recently committed billions in investment in the region through its Global Gateway, seen by many as a response to China’s Belt and Road Initiative
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