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Jariel Arvin

Jariel Arvin

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    Latest articles by Jariel Arvin

    The Paris climate pact is 5 years old. 5 youth activists share their hopes for what’s next.
    Climate

    “The only thing that is missing is the actual will to do something, to change for the better.”

    By Jariel Arvin
    Explainers
    France’s mass protests against a controversial police security bill, explainedFrance’s mass protests against a controversial police security bill, explained
    Explainers

    Demonstrations over restrictions on filming law enforcement made the government reconsider.

    By Jariel Arvin
    Climate
    The EU’s biggest oil producer has taken a huge step: It’s ending oil production by 2050The EU’s biggest oil producer has taken a huge step: It’s ending oil production by 2050
    Climate

    Denmark’s significant move makes EU climate change targets actionable.

    By Jariel Arvin
    Politics
    The UN now says medical weed is a less dangerous drugThe UN now says medical weed is a less dangerous drug
    Politics

    But it’s still a long way from international legalization.

    By Jariel Arvin
    World Politics
    Why tens of thousands of farmers are blocking roads into India’s capital cityWhy tens of thousands of farmers are blocking roads into India’s capital city
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    World Politics

    India says its new laws will modernize agriculture. Farmers say it will cause their ruin.

    By Jariel Arvin
    Climate
    Natural disasters are increasing. The world’s poorest are left to fend for themselves.Natural disasters are increasing. The world’s poorest are left to fend for themselves.
    Climate

    Help is available, but it’s not getting to those who need it most.

    By Jariel Arvin
    World Politics
    A young Ugandan climate activist’s challenge to Joe BidenA young Ugandan climate activist’s challenge to Joe Biden
    World Politics

    “We are going to hold him accountable if he doesn’t fulfill [his] promises.”

    By Jariel Arvin
    Climate
    How Joe Biden could make Brazil his first “climate outlaw”How Joe Biden could make Brazil his first “climate outlaw”
    Climate

    Biden plans to label countries as “climate outlaws” for failing to address climate change. Brazil might be at the top of his list.

    By Jariel Arvin
    Climate
    The world’s strongmen are silent so far on Joe Biden’s election winThe world’s strongmen are silent so far on Joe Biden’s election win
    Climate

    Russia’s Vladimir Putin, China’s Xi Jinping, and other autocrats are holding off on congratulating Biden.

    By Jariel Arvin
    Climate
    Europe’s leaders on climate change are the first to congratulate President-elect Joe BidenEurope’s leaders on climate change are the first to congratulate President-elect Joe Biden
    Climate

    So far, most foreign leaders have declined to weigh in.

    By Jariel Arvin