JANUARY 6. 2026

Why forcing people to go green can backfire

A new study reveals a conundrum for climate policy and those who make it: People hate when you tell them what to do.

Trafficking and support

Subscribers // by Cécile Marin

Hungary: time up for Viktor Orbán?

Subscribers // by Ambre Bruneteau & Corentin Léotard

Ukraine: reign of the oligarchs

Subscribers // by Sébastien Gobert

The banning of Palestine Action

Subscribers // by Rayan Freschi & Mathieu Rigouste

Blame it on Thucydides

Subscribers // by Philip S Golub

Trump's gameplan for Latin America

Subscribers // by Christophe Ventura

Plagued by Flooding, an African City Reengineers Its Wetlands

As climate change and urbanization intensify flooding in Rwanda, the hilly capital of Kigali has embraced nature-based solutions. The city is restoring and reshaping 18,000 acres of degraded wetlands, planting native species to filter and slow runoff and enhancing biodiversity.

Trump says he’ll unleash Venezuela’s oil. But who wants it?

As oil prices fall and demand nears a peak, exploiting Venezuela’s heavy crude reserves won’t be as easy as Trump thinks.

JANUARY 5. 2026

The biggest climate migration problem may be that there’s not enough of it

In his new book, Julian Hattem explores how migration can be a climate solution — not just for those who move, but their home communities as well.

Kshamenk has died

'Kshamenk did not die too soon. He lived far too long in a situation he had no means of escaping. '

JANUARY 4. 2026

Despite Trump-era reversals, 2025 still saw environmental wins. Here are 7 worth noting.

Environmental advocates notched key wins at local and state levels this year — despite the Trump administration’s rollbacks.

JANUARY 3. 2026

Louisiana town fights for relief after a billion-dollar oil disaster

Federal and state officials have sued the company behind the blast, but Roseland, Louisiana, residents say the case won’t bring relief to their town.

JANUARY 2. 2026

Wildfire smoke is a national crisis, and it’s worse than you think

Greenhouse gas and particulate emissions from fires around the world may be 70 percent higher than once believed.