Tesla EV gigafactory drives Germany’s latest climate justice struggle
Activists have set up a camp in Grünheide to stop expansion of Tesla’s factory, amid concerns over water, the forest and the wider effects of EV supply chains
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‘Furious and disappointed’: African activists excluded from Stockholm+50 summit
Several African climate activists have been unable to obtain Swedish visas for the major environmental conference despite spending time and money applying
Repression of climate and environmental protest is intensifying across the world
Climate protests surged in 2018-2019 and have continued, sparking a crackdown by authorities using the law to criminalise and constrain activism
Malala heads youth call for action on poverty and climate in 2015
NEWS: As global coalition on poverty and climate launches, 15-year-old activists take their demands to the top
Activist murders raise doubts over Peru’s deforestation goals
NEWS: Killing of environmental activists puts Peru’s president under pressure ahead of next month’s UN climate conference
When young people infiltrate the UN climate machine
ANALYSIS: Not all youths protest. Some have become part of official government delegations. What can they achieve?
Youth: The hidden life force behind the UN climate talks?
COMMENT: Activist Chris Wright reflects on the camaraderie, coffee dependency and triumphs of youth at the UN negotiations
11 ways young people have revolutionized the climate debate
ANALYSIS: Little people mean big business when it comes to climate change, as these 11 victories show