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Mining for minerals in the Congo could help save the rainforest, former minister says

IN FOCUS: Lee White – a former minister for the environment in Gabon – tells Nick Ferris why he believes investment from responsible mining companies gives the world’s second largest rainforest a better chance of survival than traditional foreign aid

The Independent UK · Sep 14

The rainforest the world forgot: the Congo basin is the second largest on Earth, so why is it being neglected?

It is one of the world’s most vital carbon sinks, but this tropical rainforest is losing out when it comes to climate policy and funding

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2025

Man jailed after sending more than 100 ‘menacing’ messages to Labour MP

Lee White sent a series of abusive emails to Dr Rosena Allin-Khan before later threatening to kill the prime minister

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2025

'Power to the people': traditional owners' energy plea

Indigenous people are presenting their case for inclusion in clean energy projects, like traditional owners from the flood-ravaged community of Wujal Wujal.

AAP · Feb 18, 2024

One in five Australians lack ‘basic’ electricity protections against issues such as disconnections during heatwaves

Remote and Indigenous communities disproportionately energy insecure, with inequities to become more apparent due to climate change, study co-author says

The Guardian - AU · Feb 4, 2024

A $500 million deal to restore Gabon's coast reignites climate finance debate

Gabon is refinancing $500 million of its debt through a deal aimed at directing more funds to ocean management

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

Bongo, Macron host Gabon summit to protect and promote tropical forests

A two-day event tasked with promoting the critical environmental role played by the world's rainforests has gotten underway in the Gabonese capital Libreville. The One Forest Summit is shining a light on the Congo Basin forests in particular – which are under-researched and underfunded despite being a major frontier against…

Radio France Internationale · Mar 1, 2023

A move to e-bikes to avoid parking costs has this Canberra family converted

Canberrans not quite ready to give up the car are looking to alternatives to reduce their reliance.

The Canberra Times · Feb 10, 2023

West accused of double standards over oil and gas exploration in DRC

Calls by countries such as UK and US to halt auction for drilling permits in the world’s second-largest rainforest branded ‘galling’

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2022

Nothing will change on climate until death toll rises in west, says Gabonese minister

Before Cop27, Lee White also says broken promises on funding leave sense of betrayal

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2022