The Dirty War for Oil in Colombia
For decades, oil-rich Arauca has been the site of intense conflict involving illegal armed groups, the Colombian military, and multinational ...
El Aromo Solar Project Sets Precedent for Renewable Energy in Ecuador
The solar development in Manabí province marks a shift in land use from carbon-intensive to low-carbon energy production ...
A Disastrous Methane Gas Scheme Threatens Puerto Rico’s Energy Future
A push for temporary LNG-fueled electricity risks increasing Puerto Rico's gas dependency while funneling federal funds to a fossil fuel ...
The Green Erasure of Indigenous Life
A wind energy boom on Colombia's Caribbean coast threatens to continue the dispossession of Indigenous communitieswith a green veneer ...
Puerto Rico’s Seismic Shocks
Recent earthquakes and aftershocks in Puerto Rico generate overwhelming evidence of the urgent need for community-directed renewable energy ...
Step by Powerful Step, Citizens Lead Puerto Rico into Its Solar Future
Citizen-led solar initiatives in Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria remedied immediate local challenges and forged increased resilience ...
Macri’s Failed Fracking Dreams (Part 2)
Fracking was a signature aspect of Argentine President Mauricio Macri's campaign. The policy, however, has failed during his first term ...
Democracy in Crisis in Guatemala
Violence and political maneuvering have marred the lead up to Guatemala's elections as some candidates attempt to delegitimize the electoral ...
