Big Protests Are Back at COP After a Years-Long Absence

After years of UN climate summits being held in authoritarian countries, protesters are once again taking to the streets (and water) in democratic Brazil. Today’s newsletter shows you what that looks like on the ground, as a march expected to draw thousands kicks off in Belém.

Plus, we have a weekend read about data centers and a weekend listen about Exxon’s pitch for a new carbon accounting scheme. Grab a cup of shade-grown Brazilian coffee and read on!