Construction of a massive oil pipeline in east Africa is underway. For the governments of the countries it will run through, it promises new economic opportunities. But for many others, it could spell trouble. Like the fight over North America’s Keystone Pipeline, this one has become an important battleground for environmental groups around the world. The FT’s Leslie Hook explains the approach activists are taking to fight it.  Clips from UBC Television Uganda - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  For further reading: The oil giants drilling among the giraffes in Uganda Marsh revealed in oil pipeline project shunned by leading banks and insurers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  On Twitter, follow Leslie Hook (@lesliehook) and Michela Tindera (@mtindera07)  Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Buying carbon credits is a way for companies to show they’re serious about fighting climate change. But keeping track of these credits is tricky. Now, advocates of the blockchain - the technology that underpins cryptocurrency - say that its digital ledger could be a possible solution to bring transparency to the market. On today’s episode, the FT’s Camilla Hodgson explores whether this technology could help fight climate change or whether some supporters are just in it for their own benefit. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For further reading: Crypto and climate change: can web3 help get us to net zero? FT News Briefing Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.