Stories about Environment
At what cost are we bridging Africa’s digital divide?
Beneath the promises of enhanced connectivity in Africa lies a complex narrative—a 21st-century iteration of colonial dynamics cloaked in the rhetoric of "connecting the unconnected"...
Waves of change: Can ocean renewables solve rising electricity costs in Jamaica?
Apart from lowering electricity costs, ocean-based renewables like offshore wind farms and ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) could offer a stable homegrown solution for consumers while contributing to environmental sustainability.
Stories from a flooded planet: The impacts of floods from the perspectives of eight authors
Eight Global Voices authors from around the world spoke on how their lives have been affected by flooding, showing that the differences in our experiences might be mainly their latitude and longitude.
South Africa’s air pollution crisis: Contributing factors and solutions
The South African High Court ruled that the poor air quality violates citizens' constitutional right to an environment that is safe for their health and well-being.
The rise of compressed natural gas as an alternative fuel in Nigeria
Nigeria, one of Africa's largest producers of natural gas, has proven gas reserves of 206.53 trillion cubic feet as of 2021. However, the infrastructure for compressed natural gas remains limited.
Year in review: Climate justice remained a pressing issue for the Caribbean in 2024
Nearly 40 percent of Caribbean-based Global Voices stories this year were about the environment: a look back at some of the climate-focused posts that defined the past year across the archipelago.
Exploring the depths of Nepali poetry: A conversation with poet Bhupeen
In an email interview, poet Bhupeen Khadka shared insights into his literary path, poetry's social impact, and Nepali poetry's evolving role in global literature.
How to stop battery-operated rickshaws from causing new problems on Dhaka's roads
The rapid rise of makeshift battery-powered rickshaws and government bans has sparked controversy, highlighting challenges in regulation and raising concerns about employment issues in Bangladesh.
West Asia and North Africa in 2024: Turmoil, transformation, and trauma
As the world turns its gaze to 2025, the genocidal war on Gaza continues. Lessons of this year must not be forgotten nor should the people of Sudan, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen and elsewhere.
In Jamaica's Rio Cobre oil spill case, activists and civil society say there are outstanding issues
'The public deserves full transparency and accountability [and the] assurance that environmental laws will be enforced openly, vigorously and with due regard for environmental standards, principles and best practices.'
A new mall for the village: How carbon credit dollars affect Indigenous people in Guyana
Guyana's first batch of carbon credits was completed in 2022, combining public forests and Indigenous peoples’ forests in the same package to the tune of 18.4 million hectares of forest.
The revolving door of Africa's displacement crises
The global community urgently needs to increase funding for humanitarian relief and also invest in proven programs, such as climate-smart agriculture, that can prevent displacement.
‘Free yourselves from fear’: Cambodian youth activists fight for environmental justice
"The more they arrest our members, the more defenders are coming up. We will be always here fighting for environmental justice."
‘The Sky Above Zenica’: A symbol of the fight against pollution in Bosnia and Herzegovina
By highlighting the issue of unchecked pollution from foreign investments in the industrial town of Zenica in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the film encourages financial institutions to demand better environmental practices.
From shadows to sunlight: Why access to information matters in Jamaica
As environmental defenders in the region face a range of challenges, there is an urgent need to highlight this information dilemma. This is where the Escazú Agreement comes in.
Embracing the feral in Kingston, Jamaica's concrete jungle
Buoyed by various partnerships, Camille Chedda’s vision for an equitable and beautiful multi-species community space blossomed, but true to Kingston’s “concrete jungle” reality, the road to fruition was hard.
The COP29 is over, and so is the spotlight on Azerbaijan
What's next for the country's civil society now that COP29 is over and the spotlight has shifted?
Drought in Somalia is forcing thousands of climate refugees to Kenya's Dadaab Refugee Camp
Between 2022 and 2023, Dadaab experienced an influx of refugees due to droughts and conflict, which caused the camp’s population to swell from 234,000 in July 2022 to 320,000 in March 2023.
A secondary school in rural Trinidad hopes that community-based acts can help combat the climate crisis
Student Kacey Brown said the initiative encouraged them “to make the change [...] so that one day we can achieve a disaster-free future” – but that future also hinges on broader issues.
China's impact on the Rogun Dam Project in Tajikistan
Tajikistan's Rogun Dam Project is one of the most ambitious hydroelectric projects in the world. Do the ballooning costs, environmental concerns, and human rights abuses outweigh the potential benefits?
Ecuador grapples with 14-hour blackouts, climate change, and alleged corruption
Ecuador's energy crisis has deepened to 14 hours a day without electricity, while Daniel Noboa's government blames the drought and past governments.