Margot Chevalier
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Investigative Journalist & Environmental Advocate. Margot is a British journalist, graduate of the London School of Journalism, with a focus on major climate and ecological issues. Hailing from Manchester and an avid mountaineer, she began her career with independent outlets in Dublin, covering citizen mobilizations and nature-conservation projects. Since 2018, she has worked closely with Planet Keeper, producing in-depth field reports and investigations on the real-world impacts of climate change.
Over the years, Margot has built a robust network of experts—including scientists, NGOs, and local communities—to document deforestation, plastic pollution, and pioneering ecosystem-restoration efforts. Known for her direct, engaged style, she combines journalistic rigor with genuine empathy to amplify the voices of threatened regions. Today, Margot divides her time between London and remote field expeditions, driven by curiosity and high standards to illuminate the most pressing environmental challenges.
Eco-Innovations & Startups
Restoring Mangroves in Guinea-Bissau: Genuine Climate Solution or Greenwashed Aid?
Guinea-Bissau, a West African nation with mangroves covering nearly 10% of its territory, relies heavily on these ecosystems for biodiversity, fisheries, and coastal resilience...
Environmental Protection
Unveiling the Plan de Restauración Funcional de la Selva Paranaense: Progress, Critiques, and Paths Forward
Introduction
The Selva Paranaense, spanning Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil, has lost vast swathes to agriculture and logging, with Paraguay alone seeing over 80% deforestation in...
Environmental Protection
Brazil’s Energy Transition: Renewable Trends Shaping 2025 and Beyond
Introduction
Brazil's energy landscape in 2025 exemplifies a successful yet evolving transition toward sustainability. Drawing from exhaustive data, the country's electricity generation is dominated by...
Health & Environment
Navigating Microplastic Pollution: Regulations and Global Treaty Negotiations in 2025
In 2025, the fight against microplastic pollution intensified as the final round of UN treaty negotiations (INC-5.2) in Geneva adjourned without consensus, leaving a...
Digital & E-waste Pollution
AI’s Insatiable Thirst: How Data Centers Are Draining Water Resources and Undermining Tech Sustainability Claims
Introduction
The explosive growth of AI has transformed data centers into voracious consumers of resources, with water emerging as a critical flashpoint. Globally, data centers...
Food & Ecological Impact
Are Some Cancers Due to Pesticides in Food? Unpacking the Risks and Realities
Introduction
The question of whether pesticides in food contribute to cancer has gained urgency in 2025, fueled by a wave of studies highlighting correlations between...
Food & Ecological Impact
Lucien Séguy: Pioneering Direct Seeding Under Permanent Plant Cover in Conservation Agriculture – Recent Developments 2023-2025
Introduction
Lucien Séguy (1944-2020) emerged as a transformative figure in conservation agriculture, blending scientific insight with farmer-led innovation. Born in rural France, his career spanned...
Food & Ecological Impact
Transitioning Small Farmers to Soil Conservation Agriculture: Challenges, Benefits, and Insights from Claude Bourguignon
Introduction
Conservation agriculture, defined by minimal soil disturbance, permanent soil cover, and crop rotations, represents a paradigm shift toward sustainable farming that prioritizes soil as...
