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Wellington Soares

Writer and journalist based in New York City.

Specialized in covered Education, Politics and Public Policy.

Columbia Journalism School Class of 2024

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Brazil and U.S. union leaders discuss just transition at Climate Week in New York

Brazil-US union leaders discussed just transition challenges at NY Climate Week. Workers face impacts from both climate change and energy solutions. Rural communities suffer from wind turbines while promised jobs never materialized. Unions advocate for collective bargaining to ensure workers' rights during decarbonization efforts.

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Webdocs "My place has stories”

As a screenwriter and producer for "Meu Lugar Tem História," I crafted compelling narratives for Francisco and Ana Karolina's episodes, showcasing how reading and writing transformed their communities. I conducted pre-interviews, managed production logistics, and developed scripts that captured authentic stories aligned with the Portuguese Language Olympics' educational mission.

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