Lottie Watters

euronews • 11th October 2026

Solar panels promise farmers a lifeline. But who gets the profits?

As the sun moves westward across the sky in Murcia, Spain, solar panels capture its rays while sheltering diverse crops, from bell peppers to wine grapes and dragon fruit.Known for its agriculture and abundant sunshine, this southeastern region is exploring whether, rather than competing for land, farming and solar energy can coexist peacefully.
“Agrivoltaics is the integration of food production with renewable energy production,” explains Silvia Tomasi, Senior Researcher at Eurac Research. This...

BBC • 23rd August 2025

'I had no idea it would snowball this far': Why a Brazilian favela facing eviction decided to go green

In Brazil's crowded favelas, green space is hard to come by, but this São Paulo community is showing how more sustainable favelas can give back to their residents.

"You have to remove the seeds before they flower." Maria de Lourdes Andrade Silva is showing me how she picks the buds off a flowering basil plant as she tends to a vibrant community garden in a favela in São Paulo, Brazil – South America's largest city. "If you leave it to flower, it'll use up all its energy and it will die," she says....

BBC Documentary Unit • 18th February 2023

The Boys from Brazil: Rise of the Bolsonaros | BBC2

The remarkable rise of one of the world’s most controversial leaders, Jair Bolsonaro, from obscurity to the presidency of Brazil.

Geographical Magazine • 20th January 2024

Greening Brazil's 'Big Worm' | Geographical Magazine Feature

A central highway in Brazil’s largest city is
about to get a green makeover. But are the
plans all they’re cracked up to be and who,
really, will benefit?

15th August 2025

Visual Explainer: The NCD funding challenge

Although noncommunicable diseases, or NCDs, are the world’s leading cause of death, they are largely preventable. However, current funding falls far short of what’s needed to tackle them.

Devex • 28th May 2025

A clear vision for Ethiopia | Visual Producer & Video Editor

An innovative initiative to expand vision care in rural Ethiopia aims to transform the lives of millions of people who currently lack access to affordable eye exams and glasses.

National Geographic • 6th July 2023

Pride From Above | National Geographic

With exclusive access to some of the world’s biggest celebrations of LGBTQ+ culture, we deliver a new perspective on Pride - from the air. We’ll reveal the historic activism, fearless creativity and logistical ingenuity required to pull off these technicoloured festivals of hope.

Devex • 12th November 2018

Advice for women leaders from women leaders

From mentorship to how to read a room, find out what Devex learned at the Women Leaders in Global Health conference.

Netflix • 8th March 2023

Connected | Netflix

Science journalist Latif Nasser investigates the surprising and intricate ways in which we are connected to each other, the world and the universe.

Devex • 8th March 2018

More female surge staff can reduce sexual assault in disaster response

When disaster hits, surge staff are the first on the ground to assess and implement the immediate response required. Currently, the majority of surge staff are male. Devex spoke with professionals in the field to understand the impacts of having more female surge staff, from ensuring women's voices are better heard to helping curb sexual abuse in the sector.

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Sky • 18th February 2023

Rob & Romesh Vs. | SKY

Rob & Romesh Vs is back for a third series as Rob Beckett and Romesh dip their toe into the unknown once again.