In carbon markets we trust? New global guidance aims to stop greenwashing
Efforts are underway to boost the quality of carbon credits by setting a higher threshold and make it easier for corporations to know what they are buying and claiming
Why climate change could spark conflict
Climate hazards such as heatwaves and droughts could exacerbate security risks worldwide, says new report by Verisk Maplecroft
OPINION: The AI in our healthcare needs a reckoning
The use of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare has brought many benefits, but is also marred by failures because of bias and a lack of accountability
Heatwave bonus for Asia's food delivery drivers does little to keep them safe
Food delivery and motorcycle taxi firms are levying heatwave and rain surcharges as extreme weather events rise, but gig workers need more protection, say experts
How 'adopting' trees helps boost forests and incomes in Kenya
The carbon-curbing scheme goes beyond traditional planting projects by getting sponsors to pay to keep trees alive until they mature
OPINION: Meta and hate speech in India
Meta’s refusal to release its India assessment in full contributes to the perception that its human rights impact assessments are designed to deflect criticism and divert efforts to hold platforms accountable
Facing abortion barriers, trans men warn of the risks
As the Roe v. Wade ruling spotlights global abortion inequalities, trans men face particular challenges when seeking a termination
Demoralised and broke, Lebanon’s teachers flee to the Gulf
Lebanon's economic crisis is driving teachers to jobs in places like the UAE, deepening a brain drain that threatens the nation's recovery
Africa: Can crypto transform charity?
African activists are turning to cryptocurrency and NFTs to plug funding gaps in education, energy, healthcare, housing and jobs
Heatwave relief: What can hot countries teach us about keeping cool?
From sunshades to white roofs, and cooling payments to checks on the vulnerable, here's how hot countries deal with heat risks