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Poland’s disaster-hit Oder river will not recover soon

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POLAND

An ecological disaster on the Oder, Poland’s second-longest river, on its western border with Germany, revealed the state’s weaknesses in water quality control and environmental…

Russian eco-disaster may dilute calls for softer rules

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RUSSIA

The major argument is whether the Norilsk accident was due to shoddy maintenance or climate change; the conclusions reached will shape future regulatory policy.

New Brazil mining code may bring further uncertainty

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BRAZIL

The new mining code.

US industrial metals see bullish but high-risk outlook

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UNITED STATES

The industrial metals outlook.

Brazil's Amazon drought poses environmental challenges

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BRAZIL

Since late September rains have failed in the Amazon region, causing the most severe drought in over a century. Factors including El Nino, climate change and ongoing fires are…

Climate change to hit Central America unevenly

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CENTRAL AMERICA

Climate change and Central America.

Erdogan will continue dubious Istanbul canal

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TURKEY

The controversial plan for a ship canal bypassing the Bosphorus.

Unreformed judiciary is obstacle to Indonesia’s growth

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INDONESIA

Problems with Indonesia's judiciary.

Thai oil and gas sector faces new political risks

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THAILAND

Outlook for the Thai oil and gas sector.

Jordan’s coming climate crisis will hit youth hard

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JORDAN

Young people, who will be most affected in their lifetimes, are disadvantaged by a lack of relevant education and information provision. They are also more preoccupied by…