🚨 NEW REPORT

Trade data, satellite imagery and community testimony reveal the alarming expansion of heavy rare earth mining in Myanmar, and the devastating cost for communities and the environment

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A reminder for TotalEnergies' AGM:

Your latest pipeline in East Africa is set to displace or impact over 100,000 people and those who protest face intimidation and criminalisation

But they will not be silenced. We stand with those fighting to #STOPEACOP
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'For every terrible human, there are thousands more of us fighting to bring them down.' says our co-founder Patrick Alley ahead of his new book.

Part true crime, part a tale of resistance, Terrible Humans is available to buy now!

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Mariam was accused of spreading misinformation about TotalEnergies’ new crude oil pipeline, #EACOP

Activists say a 'climate of fear' has been created by intimidation and retaliation to stop them from challenging the devastating pipeline

Read more ⬇️
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This election must be a referendum on the UK as either a climate leader or climate wrecker

Whatever the outcome, the next UK Government must slam the door on the influence of oil & gas or it’ll be ⬆️ high bills, ⬆️ conflict & ⬆️ climate chaos

Today we shared the findings of our investigation into the impact of rare earth #mining in Myanmar at the OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains

Our Ben Ayre called for these mining operations to be halted until they can be managed responsibly

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Our new investigation shows that the world’s dependence on heavy rare earths from Myanmar’s conflict-affected Kachin state has rapidly increased and is having a devastating impact on communities and the environment.

Biodiversity loss is a huge problem for the climate.

But the solution is simple:

We need to put the power back into the hands of the protectors of biodiversity by centring environmental defenders and Indigenous communities in decision-making processes

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Heavy rare earths – used in magnets in electric vehicles and wind turbines - are in high demand as part of the global energy transition.

But our latest report uncovers the devastating social and environmental impact of mining these minerals in Myanmar.

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Our latest investigation reveals that the #US 's dependency on fossil fuels has led the Biden administration to prioritise the flow of Russian oil over the interests of an ally under attack.

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This #BiodiversityDay we're highlighting the role of defenders in protecting biodiversity

To create the laws needed to stop biodiversity loss, we must centre environmental defenders and Indigenous communities who best know how to protect it

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BREAKING: 3 NGOs & 8 climate change victims filed a criminal case against TotalEnergies for their contribution to climate change

Our analysis suggests that TotalEnergies' emissions until 2050 could contribute 1.9 million heat deaths by 2100

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NEW: Fearing the impact on oil prices, the #US told #Ukraine that oil plants are NOT legitimate targets

But today we reveal a number of the plants Ukraine attacked supplied Putin's military

Protecting global oil markets is the #1 priority for US policy

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This is Joss - one of many people detained for challenging the devastating new oil pipeline #EACOP

But even after six months in brutal prison conditions, he won't stop defending his community from polluters

Read stories from the frontlines⬇️
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Brandalism takes over billboards promoting Shell's sponsorship of British Cycling

Far from supporting British cyclists, our analysis suggests that heat caused by Shell’s emissions until 2050 could be responsible for 2 million heat deaths by 2100

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Want to hold corporations to account for their role in the climate crisis?

We're looking for a Data Investigator to support our campaigns with innovative and engaging data analysis and storytelling.

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Our thoughts are with our Brazilian partners and colleagues, and everyone affected by the catastrophic floods in the south of the country.

This disaster is a visceral reminder that the climate crisis is being felt by people right now and why we need to keep fighting for climate

Between Democracy and Dictatorship: New findings from our partner in Guatemala, UDEFEGUA, reveal a surge in attacks on human rights defenders in 2023, an election year that saw fierce struggle over the country's democratic institutions

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🌎 New analysis by Business & Human Rights shows the acute danger faced by those standing up to harmful business practices

Last year, 630 people faced attacks—ranging from intimidation to killings—with the majority targeted for defending environmental and land rights

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What is #EACOP and why are people being detained for protesting it?

This oil pipeline in East Africa is set to displace thousands, but in the face of intimidation and criminalisation, activists remain undeterred

Read their stories in our investigation⬇️
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