This increased energy use will disproportionately affect low-income households, the scientists said, and will also increase greenhouse gas emissions even more, further exacerbating climate change.
About 100 young activists with the Sunrise Movement rallied on Tuesday, demanding the Democratic party to reverse its ban on holding a climate change debate among the 2020 presidential candidates.
Guatemala is one of the most dangerous countries for Indigenous people and campesinos fighting to protect land from agribusiness and extractive industries.
Brazil is now entering the peak deforestation season so environmentalists are closely watching to see whether the recent trend continues or accelerates.
The transition could keep the U.S. competitive with countries like China but also radically improve the country's own transportation sector while creating jobs and improving equity.
When it comes to the Trump Administration's purge of environmental regulation, it may look like the deluge has already started, but I'd advise taking shelter for what's on the way.
Covering the environment is challenging and can be dangerous in any country. But fostering environmental journalism in emerging democracies is one way to hold government officials and powerful businesses accountable.
