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Congo ousts mining leader in a cloud of corruption claims
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Congo ousts mining leader in a cloud of corruption claims

The country’s president removed Albert Yuma Mulimbi as chairman of the state mining firm. Cobalt in Congo is a crucial resource in the global clean energy revolution.
Hunt for the ‘blood diamond of batteries’ impedes green energy push

Hunt for the ‘blood diamond of batteries’ impedes green energy push

Dangerous mining conditions plague Congo, home to the world’s largest supply of cobalt, a key ingredient in electric cars. A leadership battle threatens reforms.
How the U.S. lost ground to China in the contest for clean energy

How the U.S. lost ground to China in the contest for clean energy

Americans failed to safeguard decades of diplomatic and financial investments in Congo, where the world’s largest supply of cobalt is controlled by Chinese companies backed by Beijing.
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9 art historical sites threatened by climate change
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9 art historical sites threatened by climate change

As human activities and climate change remake landscapes around the world, places we know from famous artworks are becoming unrecognizable.
While B.C. and Alberta squabble over bitumen, this First Nation just made a massive move to protect the coast
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While B.C. and Alberta squabble over bitumen, this First Nation just made a massive move to protect the coast

The Heiltsuk Nation in coastal British Columbia has announced a new partnership with Horizon Maritime in a joint effort to prevent and respond to marine incidents and preserve the west coast for future generations.
A behind-the-scenes look at Scott Pruitt's dysfunctional EPA

A behind-the-scenes look at Scott Pruitt's dysfunctional EPA

Career employees at the agency say political appointees are shutting them out of decision-making. They worry that the public will suffer.
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