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Ecuadorians have voted for a ban but could be disappointed given the power of vested interests, writes Frank Brouwer

People were overwhelmingly in favour of stopping oil drilling in Yasuní national park. Can this success be replicated elsewhere in the world?

Referendum alongside presidential election will decide whether to halt extraction in Amazon national park

Critics of the policy expressed concern that decision will weaken investor confidence in solar and wind energy in the region

Eight South American presidents including Brazil’s Lula say rich countries need to pledge more resources to help protect rainforest

From mining to cattle ranching and soya farming, some of the world’s largest companies exploit the region, though many also claim to be giving something back

Canada warns of ‘significant’ economic damage in the event of a shutdown of Line 5, which travels through Michigan

The blaze in Matanzas province raises fears that the damaged facility will worsen the island’s energy shortage

Multibillion-dollar deal promising to lift country out of poverty may be false dawn with dire impact on climate, warn campaigners

A report from the International Energy Agency makes clear that viable alternatives are limited

Billionaires, princes and prime ministers are among those keen to learn from the Central American country, which has long put nature at the heart of its policies

Many people suffered following power cuts in the aftermath of two hurricanes, but advocates say solar power will withstand future disasters

Ahead of the Cop 26 climate summit, Nina Lakhani reports from Puerto Rico on the row over how to rebuild the island’s energy system in the aftermath of two devastating hurricanes

Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer says Line 5 of pipeline is a ‘ticking time bomb’ and has ordered it shut down

Country’s vice-president’s remarks after investigation highlighted concerns about ExxonMobil deal