While the Amazon is often in the news, it is not the only rainforest in Brazil worth protecting. Restoring the country's Atlantic Forest could be just as important for reducing emissions and boosting rural economies, say Miguel Calmon, Mariana Oliveira and Rachel Biderman. Read more.

The United States used more energy in 2018 than ever before. While clean energy powered some of it, 80% came from fossil fuels. Devashree Saha examines this and other noteworthy trends. Read more.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for "bold action and much greater ambition" in fighting climate change. Latin American and Caribbean nations can heed the call by strengthening their climate plans by 2020 and setting net-zero emissions targets for 2050. Read more.