Articles by Justin Catanoso

Justin Catanoso is a professor of the practice at Wake Forest University and director of its journalism program from 2011-2016. His environmental reporting is often supported by the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting in Washington, D.C., and the Center for Energy, Environment and Sustainability at Wake Forest.

The Paris climate talks ended in elation — now the real work begins, say Faith leaders

by Justin Catanoso 25 January 2016

n May 1927, a fearless aviator named Charles Lindbergh circled his fragile single-engine monoplane, waiting for tens of thousands of expectant Parisians to clear the runway at Le Bourget Field.…

COP21 agreement prominently addresses protection of earth’s forests

by Justin Catanoso 12 December 2015

PARIS: At last, forests! — The final draft of the binding Paris Agreement on climate change directly and boldly addresses the necessary role of the world’s forests, working in concert…

Catholic bishops ask for binding, transformative COP21 climate treaty

by Justin Catanoso 27 October 2015

igh-ranking Catholic leaders representing every continent on earth made an urgent appeal Monday to the global negotiators and political officials who will gather in Paris in December for the United…

Papal encyclical draws harsh critique from Peru’s private sector

by Justin Catanoso 24 September 2015

Elena Conterno is a former minister of production for the Peruvian government and she has served as president of the National Fisheries Society of Peru since 2013. It’s an important…

Pope’s encyclical draws support from Peru’s #1 environmental official

by Justin Catanoso 23 September 2015

Manuel Pulgar-Vidal is only the third person to hold the title of Minister of the Environment in Peru, though he’s the longest-serving cabinet member of President Ollante Humala. The ministry…

Pope and Peru’s top mining CEO agree and at odds on environment

by Justin Catanoso 22 September 2015

Roque Benavides, 60, is president and CEO of BuenaVentura Mining Company (NYS:BVN), Peru’s largest publicly traded mining concern for precious metals. The company was founded by his father in 1953.…

Peru’s Conundrum: a Pope’s environmental message divides his people

by Justin Catanoso 4 September 2015

A business executive sits at her desk, silently reading Pope Francis’ groundbreaking encyclical on climate change and environmental protection. In it, the Pope critiques the free market, decries the plundering…

Pope’s environmental encyclical arrives in Peru to mixed reviews

by Justin Catanoso 11 August 2015

Cocachacra is the site of one of Peru’s most violent and contentious environmental clashes. For six years, local farmers have battled an international mining company, backed by government license and…