My work puts art before politics, says LGBTQ+ playwright Ravenhill
LGBTQ+ theatre should prioritise art over politics, says acclaimed British playwright Mark Ravenhill
Charging for wasted water helps more Kenyan farmers get a fair share
A project to install irrigation meters has encouraged upstream farmers to use only what they need, leaving more for those downstream
U.S. abortion rights: Supreme Court 'set to overturn' Roe v. Wade
The U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling recognizing a woman's right to end a pregnancy, according to Politico
Drought-hit Zimbabweans cut poverty and poaching by breeding bigger goats
The project to breed bigger goats and raise incomes aims to help communities feed their families without wiping out local wildlife, as extreme weather hurts crops
'Surprise' urban Malaysia floods drive pleas for climate action
Widespread flooding across Malaysia starting late last year shocked urban residents, with green groups urging a new approach as climate change impacts become more severe
Legalising Bangladesh 'easy bike' taxis could drive safer, greener industry
A court decision overturning an earlier ban on three-wheelers paves the way for them to be made legal, which would support better design and potentially greener ways to power them, benefitting drivers, transport experts say
Elon Musk's Twitter deal stirs fears of abuse in Asia, Middle East
Elon Musk's plans to buy Twitter for $44 billion has raised questions around his views on free speech and how this might lead to unchecked hate speech and incitement to violence online
As living costs surge, climate change takes a backseat in elections
As COVID-19 has worsened economic and social inequalities, jobs and livelihoods have dominated election campaigns - even in climate-vulnerable countries
Drones to data: Africans turn to healthtech
From South Africa to Uganda, innovators are racing to lighten the pressure on under-resourced health systems using technology
Chemical industry fights U.S. government move to ban asbestos
Business says a ban would cause job losses and drinking water shortages, but health advocates say it would protect workers and communities at home and abroad