Energy 2024-09-20
Russian company's lack of experience raises questions in Bolivia's lithium project
The primary activity of the Russian company Rosatom is uranium, not lithium, and critics argue that the company's involvement will lead to unchecked exploitation.
Energy 2024-09-19
Chinese hydropower fails as drought ravages Ecuador
The eight-hour nationwide blackouts are the latest indicator of Ecuador's electricity crisis, driven by drought and corruption related to malfunctioning Chinese hydroelectric plants.
Energy 2024-04-11
Brazil's energy future: Will China's investments bolster fossil fuels or renewables?
Brazil's landmark electricity transmission contract with China, the biggest in its history, could inadvertently strengthen fossil fuel dependence.
Energy 2023-09-01
Ecuador banned Amazon oil, but Brazil's Lula wants to drill
Lula's government is considering a proposal from state-run oil company Petrobras to explore an offshore oil block near the mouth of the Amazon River, a sensitive area that is home to a diverse range of wildlife and plants.