FEATURE-Waiting for grid to arrive, Myanmar villages switch on solar
Access to electricity from clean sources such as solar and small-scale hydropower changes the centuries-old way of life in rural communities across Myanmar
Malawi urged to ban cheap super-strong liquor destroying young lives
Heavy drinking is destroying young lives, creating a "wasted generation" and possibly impacting the country's development
FEATURE-In New York, neighbors trading solar energy electrify community
TransActive Grid aims to allow homes and businesses with solar panels and "smart" meters to sell spare electricity to neighbors, rather than simply give it away as they do now
Cameroon steps up reforestation efforts – but forest loss continues
Forest restoration is welcome, but it's more critical to protect existing forests, which provide the greatest benefits in terms of limiting climate change and protecting biodiversity
Chile's "city of disasters" steps up climate change protection
"We are sitting everyone at the table"
Pollution from international trade killed 700,000 in one year - scientists
The findings are the first time premature deaths globally are linked with international trade
As farmers pump more groundwater for crops, food prices risk surge
Countries such as Pakistan, Iran and India, which use the most groundwater to grow food, are already suffering from water scarcity
From forced labour in fairs to child begging, U.S. study reveals new forms of slavery
The most common form of trafficking was sexual exploitation
Despite growth, one in 10 Asians live in extreme poverty
Some 400 million people in Asia live on less than $1.90 a day despite the region's impressive economic growth
FEATURE-Farmers seek independent inquiry into controversial Sierra Leone palm oil deal
"With Socfin everything has been shrouded in secrecy from day one"