EU scientists call for action as greenhouse gas levels hit high in 2021
Global levels of CO2 and methane, the main greenhouse gases, continued to climb and both hit record highs in 2021, as warming fuelled extreme weather
Metaverse to crypto: Five tech trends to watch out for in 2022
From increased surveillance to the emergence of virtual worlds, we delve into what could make headlines in the tech world in 2022
Climate-fuelled disasters bring 'grave' costs across the globe in 2021
The financial and human costs of climate change are expected to keep soaring unless governments step up efforts to rein in global warming, the report warns
As Beirutis face housing violations, award-winning NGO steps in
An award-winning nonprofit is monitoring housing rights violations across Lebanon, from evictions to abandoned properties
From killer heatwaves to floods, climate change worsened weather extremes in 2021
Scientists say that more extreme climate events are to come as the Earth's atmosphere continues to warm through the next decade and beyond
As eco-anxieties mount, Africa's young people urge action on climate
Africa has the world's youngest population, and youth activists from Sudan to South Africa have been vocal in pushing for bolder policy action
'Extreme' vaccine discrimination risks leaving Africa behind - report
One in 15 Africans has been fully vaccinated, against nearly 70% in the G7 group of richer nations, according to data from the Mo Ibrahim Foundation
One in eight children found at risk of becoming child soldiers
Charity calls for measures to ensure access to education to protect children from forced recruitment by armed groups
With Omicron, has COVID-19 vaccine inequity put the world at risk?
Health experts say Omicron's appearance underscores the need to share vaccines more fairly
Hamilton plans to wear Progress Pride helmet in Saudi Arabia
Lewis Hamilton has said he will wear his rainbow-coloured Progress Pride helmet at next month's Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix