AI chatbots' personalised answers risk inflaming conspiracy and misinformation, as investigation shows climate disinformation ...

Artificial intelligence chatbots can spread climate conspiracy theories, climate denial and disinformation to users, a new ...

The European Parliament’s decision to weaken two flagship sustainability laws is a reckless assault on protections for forests, frontline communities and future generations, Global Witness said today ...

Our findings suggest that a climate of fear in both Uganda and Tanzania is stopping civil society and communities from challenging the pipeline. TotalEnergies' representatives, contractors and ...

I could tell you that, around the world, three people are killed every week while trying to protect their land, their environment, from extractive forces. I could tell you that this has been going on ...

The EU and US-backed Lobito Corridor railway for critical mineral transport risks driving evictions in a mining region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and leaving vulnerable people open to ...

The world’s largest gold refiner, Switzerland-based Valcambi, has sourced over 20 tonnes of gold from UAE-based refiner and gold trader Kaloti, which likely purchased Sudanese conflict gold in 2012 ...

The UN's COP29 climate summit is taking place in November in Azerbaijan, a country that not only gets most of its government revenue from fossil fuels but that is set to increase its gas production ...

Until now the jade sector’s worth has been almost impossible to determine. But on the basis of new research and analysis, Global Witness estimates the value of jade production to have been as much as ...

2020 was once again the most dangerous year on record for people defending their land and our planet As the climate crisis intensifies, violence against those protecting their land and our planet also ...

China has long dominated the world's supply of heavy rare earths, minerals needed to build electric vehicles and wind turbines. Demand for these products is skyrocketing as we rush to meet climate ...

For years, land and environmental defenders have been the first line of defence against climate breakdown. Yet despite clearer evidence than ever of the crucial role they play, far too many businesses ...