Lithium’s value has soared in recent years due primarily to the demand for increasingly-large rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Mass lithium deposits have been identified in Mexico with one mine in the north believed to harbor the largest reserves of any in the world. Find out more.
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EV’s and solar power are both gaining steam for energy conscious consumers. But how about combining the two? Take a look at how solar-powered vehicles are looking to make inroads into the U.S. transportation system.
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Tune in to CGTN’s Afghanistan report on the brain drain of Afghan specialists CGTN’s Toby Muse has been in Afghanistan reporting on the first six months of the new Taliban government. In a forthcoming report he will examine the impact of the brain drain of […]
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Literacy is a vital form of basic education that’s still lacking in many developing countries. Mexico is one such example, and as Alasdair Baverstock reports, the country’s authorities see tackling the issue as an important way to get the country moving.
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As global warming changes the climate around the world, farmers are seeing the effects first-hand. It’s especially true in Mexico, where producers of one of the country’s most important fruits are facing challenges.
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Three premature babies have been rescued from Kyiv, Ukraine this week. Civilians, including children are in grave danger as shelling and airstrikes by Russia continue. This week a Russian military airstrike on a maternity hospital in Mariupol left three dead and several injured according […]
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Home to about one-fifth of the total homeless population in the United States, California is taking controversial measures to establish mental health courts in every county, that would provide mental health treatments for homeless people with severe mental illnesses, in some cases even against […]
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As the effects of climate change are felt around the world, local authorities are seeking strategies to protect their communities. In Mexico, where hurricanes are a constant threat, there’s a new emphasis on natural solutions.
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In Colombia, citizens go out to vote on Sunday for their representatives. These will be decisive elections that will set the tone for presidential vote on May 29th.
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As the conflict in Ukraine worsens, the impact on the people of Ukraine intensifies as well. The country’s medical needs are growing by the day. For relief organizations, getting medical equipment and supplies into Ukraine has become a top priority.
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Brazil imports nearly 85 percent of the fertilizers it uses, much of it from Russia. The conflict in Ukraine is having a direct impact on agriculture in Brazil.
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In New York City, plans to turn a Chinatown hotel into a homeless shelter are facing a potential legal threat. It comes after an increase in hate crimes targeting Asian Americans in the city, with a number of high-profile crimes committed by homeless men. Some […]
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A United Nations gathering in Kenya on March 3 set the world on track to forge for the first time a legally binding global agreement to curb plastic pollution by the end of 2024. The proposal was made by Rwanda and Peru.
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Colombian President Ivan Duque met with U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday at the White House. They discussed a range of issues including Venezuela, migration, the COVID-19 pandemic and economic recovery in the region. The meeting also comes at a time of heightened concern over […]
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Many people around the world are booking Airbnb, in an effort to help Ukrainians. Will it work?
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Waiting for news from friends and family who are in Ukraine is a common agony among residents of Prudentópolis, Paraná. The city is home to the largest Ukrainian community in Brazil. Find out more.
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Friday marks two years since the WHO declared a COVID pandemic. There have been more than six million deaths around the world. Now, even as cases decline, health officials say the crisis is far from over.
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Voting laws are a major issue in the U.S. with confidence in the electoral system at an all-time low. Midterm elections are around the corner, and this year is make or break for Democrats and Republicans. Find out more.
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Chinese companies are planning large investments in Brazil’s electric car sector. Our correspondent Paulo Cabral spoke to two automakers with big plans for the country.
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The United States lifted a ban on imports of Mexican avocados last month, ending a week-long suspension that halted America’s primary supply of the produce. Worst fears over an imminent shortage of the fruit and soaring prices may have been averted. But U.S. experts and […]
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U.S. drug makers and distributors recently agreed to historic settlements related to their role in the opioid epidemic. Billions of dollars are soon expected to flow to states to help them deal with a crisis that has been exacerbated by the pandemic. Overdose deaths […]
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Over the last two weeks, more than two million people have fled the country with millions more displaced within Ukraine. Although the vast majority are sheltering in neighboring countries, some have managed to reach the U.S.
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President Joe Biden’s ban on Russian oil has fallen flat among some of America’s energy producers who say the ban won’t bite if it isn’t coupled with an aggressive push by the White House to boost domestic production.
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Critical race theory, or CRT, has become a dividing line in America’s classrooms. It has raised a fierce battle over how some of the most sensitive topics in American history are taught, like racism and slavery. In Texas, one school has now found itself […]
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The U.S. state of Georgia was hotly contested in the last presidential election, and it’s still under scrutiny ahead of this year’s congressional midterms. The district attorney in the state’s largest county is looking into whether former President Trump acted illegally in efforts to […]
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Artists called for peace in Ukraine at São Paulo’s Municipal Theatre to mark Brazil Modern Art week. Find out more.
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Texas held the nation’s first midterm primary on March 1st. It was also the first state election under a restrictive new voting law. What kind of effect did the new law have?
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Well-known NGO “Favela Mundo” has created a project and focused on helping vulnerable women in Brazil. The latest official figures show that women earn 77.7% of what men receive. And they are overwhelmingly more likely to be victims of severe domestic abuse.
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An estimated 39,000 deaths were reported on roadways across the United States in 2020, the highest since 2007, even though pandemic precautions dramatically reduced driving. Fatalities are disproportionately higher in underserved cities and neighborhoods with majority Black and Latino residents. CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan has spoken to community activists who’re […]
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With critical congressional midterm elections set for later this year in the U.S., half of all states have introduced or are considering bills that restrict voting access. That includes the state of Georgia which was hotly contested in the last Presidential election, and where […]
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China is holding its annual Two Sessions, when the central government passes legislation that sets the nation’s agenda for the coming year.
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See how one rural California town is using electric vehicles to meet the needs of the community. #California #electricvehicles
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The Covid-19 pandemic had a negative impact in children’s illiteracy rates in Brazil.
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There is a huge shift on the issue of abortion rights in Latin America.
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The manufacturer of the prescription drug OxyContin has reached a settlement in connection with its role in the U.S. opioid epidemic
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A man is under arrest and charged with hate crimes – after attacking seven Asian women in New York on Sunday.
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Hospitals across the United States are seeing widespread staff shortages especially among nurses.
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China is holding its annual Two Sessions when the central government passes legislation that sets the nation’s agenda for the coming year. CGTN’s Gerald Tan has the Gist on what these meetings entail.
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified before lawmakers about financial conditions.
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U.S. President Joe Biden used his first State of the Union speech in front of US lawmakers to call Russian President Vladimir Putin a dictator and vowed to stand with Ukraine.
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Cubans are struggling against an economic slump marked by growing inflation. With shortages and the devaluation of the Cuban peso, food shopping has become increasingly costly for people in the country.
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Across the U.S. masks are coming off as COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted. The Omicron variant driven surge is fading fast and new cases and hospitalizations are decreasing. President Biden celebrated the easing of restrictions in his State of the Union speech even as […]
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It’s a unique way for companies to reduce carbon footprints — buying a carbon credit to offset their own emissions. One method is for companies to pay landowners to plant trees. But there’s another method quickly catching on – paying landowners to stop cutting trees.
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A number of Russian banks are now banned from the vital international payment system SWIFT. As Russia’s military operations in Ukraine continue, a tougher sanction being discussed is cutting Russia off completely. Gerald Tan takes a look at the significance of that.
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The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously last month to ban new oil and gas wells across the city and phase out existing ones. It’s a landmark decision and comes after a decades-long legal battle by environmental groups, highlighting the negative health impacts of oil and gas wells near residential […]
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U.S. President Joe Biden will deliver his first State of the Union speech this Tuesday amid arguably the most dangerous geopolitical climate for decades. Russia’s attack on Ukraine has sent shockwaves across the globe, raising questions about what it means for stability and the international […]
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The Western world has imposed a wide range of sanctions in order to try to deter and punish Russia in the wake of its military operation in Ukraine. Sanctions are widely used by governments – a non-military strategy to try to affect behavior of other nations. But […]
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While the world watches the conflict in Ukraine, other countries around the world are preparing to deal with the fallout, including a surge in refugees. Mexico, a country that has long been a destination for those fleeing war zones, is likely to be among their […]
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Startups in Latin America are increasingly learning to run their businesses more efficiently by eliminating red tape and simplifying finances. The sector is booming. Last year, Argentina saw six of its companies become unicorns – the term given to startup private companies that reach above […]
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The top samba schools in Rio de Janiero won’t be taking part in the usual Carnival parade.
It’s been postponed from March to late April due to the pandemic. Meanwhile, a scaled down version took place over the weekend.
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