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Jariel Arvin

Jariel Arvin

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    Latest articles by Jariel Arvin

    Climate
    The world’s biggest banks have pumped trillions into fossil fuel projects in the past 5 yearsThe world’s biggest banks have pumped trillions into fossil fuel projects in the past 5 years
    Climate

    The four biggest offenders were all American banks.

    By Jariel Arvin
    Explainers
    The Indigenous-led fight to stop the Line 3 oil pipeline expansion in Minnesota, explainedThe Indigenous-led fight to stop the Line 3 oil pipeline expansion in Minnesota, explained
    Explainers

    President Biden canceled Keystone XL. Now Indigenous groups want him to halt another pipeline project.

    By Jariel Arvin
    World Politics
    A massive ship is stuck in the Suez Canal, disrupting trade and inspiring hilarious memesA massive ship is stuck in the Suez Canal, disrupting trade and inspiring hilarious memes
    World Politics

    The 1,300-foot-long ship has been lodged sideways in the busy waterway for over 24 hours.

    By Jariel Arvin
    Climate
    How the US and China can jump-start cooperation on climate changeHow the US and China can jump-start cooperation on climate change
    Climate

    To be legitimate climate leaders on the world stage, the US and China must start by raising ambition at home.

    By Jariel Arvin
    Explainers
    More than 20 Republican-led states sue Biden for canceling the Keystone XL pipelineMore than 20 Republican-led states sue Biden for canceling the Keystone XL pipeline
    Explainers

    It’s the latest event in the more than 10-year struggle over Keystone XL’s expansion.

    By Jariel Arvin
    Worst sandstorm in a decade chokes Beijing
    Climate

    Sand and dust from the Gobi Desert are causing headaches for travelers on foot and by air.

    By Jariel Arvin
    Climate
    One weird trick to fix climate change: Close the offshore wealth loopholeOne weird trick to fix climate change: Close the offshore wealth loophole
    Climate

    How closing tax havens can fund climate policy.

    By Jariel Arvin
    Climate
    The latest consequence of climate change: The Arctic is now open for business year-roundThe latest consequence of climate change: The Arctic is now open for business year-round
    Climate

    Global competition in the Arctic is heating up as the year-round sea ice retreats.

    By Jariel Arvin
    Japan’s Olympic hopes rest on a successful Covid-19 vaccine drive
    Sports

    But with just months to go and only now getting started, Japan is racing against time.

    By Jariel Arvin
    India jails climate activist for supporting farmers’ protests
    Technology

    Greta Thunberg tweeted a “toolkit” for how to support India’s farmers. Now the Indian activist who helped create it has been arrested.

    By Jariel Arvin