Western debt killed Sri Lanka. Others will fall too.
Tag: Third World and Developing Countries
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Congo to Auction Off Oil and Gas Blocks In a Step Back for Climate Change
Peatlands and rainforests in the Congo Basin protect the planet by storing carbon. Now, in a giant leap backward for the climate, they’re being auctioned off for drilling.
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How Demand for Twigs Is Bringing Down a Rainforest
In the Congo River Basin, people who collect bundles of wood to make charcoal are playing a surprisingly large role in the deforestation of a region that rivals the Amazon in importance.
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The World Is Going Hungry. Rich Countries Could Help Stop That.
The Group of 7 missed a chance to act, but it’s not too late.