Humanity on 'spiral of self-destruction' as disasters rise, UN warns
Disasters have cost an average of about $170 billion each year in the last decade but developing nations and their poorest people suffering disproportionately
Ukraine's betting on crypto to help fund the war. Is it working?
Over $100 million in cryptocurrencies has been donated to help Ukraine's war efforts, but with volatile value and lack of regulation, what impact does the currency really have?
U.S. firefighters on climate frontlines sound alarm over staffing
From California to North Carolina, U.S. states face an ever-lengthening fire season, but firefighters fear unfilled vacancies will leave them short of hands to combat wildfires
Zimbabwe's women-only rangers fight poachers and poverty
The Akashinga unit, the country's first armed, all-women anti-poaching unit, says it aims to change the face of conservation
Earth Focus: You Are Where You Live
What makes us sick? Environment and income, say doctors at California’s AltaMed clinic. From anxiety to diabetes, these patients’ stories show that when it comes to health, "the poor pay the price" of their poverty
Invest in Black business to bridge the race gap, says U.S. nonprofit
Rodney Foxworth grew up in a working-class Baltimore family, and witnessed his parents economic struggles. Now, as chief executive of Common Future, he is on a mission to channel capital to POC-led enterprises
Four ways journalists can strengthen their coverage of development issues
From combating online abuse to ensuring a plurality of voices, our webinar series outlines four ways journalists can report on development issues in accurate, equitable and effective ways without underplaying their complexity.
Energy-hungry bitcoin moves into sights of U.S. environmental movement
Environmental groups and lawmakers are raising the alarm about the climate cost of bitcoin mining, while industry groups and proponents say it can be part of a climate solution
Somaliland fire leaves traders penniless and market destroyed
Thousands of business owners in this breakaway region of Somalia have been left penniless after a massive fire swept through the sprawling Waheen market, engulfing hundreds of stores, stalls and restaurants.
Firefighters hopeful as U.S. government moves to speed up health claims
As climate change boosts U.S. wildfire risks, the Biden administration aims to make it easier for federal firefighters to claim benefits for injuries and illnesses caused by their job