Biden's infrastructure plan aims to heal racial inequalities. Will it work?
The trillion-dollar U.S. infrastructure law steers new money toward initiatives to reconnect minority communities divided by past infrastructure projects - but advocates are skeptical that they'll see major changes anytime soon
EXPLAINER-As climate change wreaks havoc globally, IPCC report flags ways to adapt
As climate impacts worsen, people are not powerless to protect themselves, a new science report is set to say
Trans U.S. seniors fear bleak future in residential care
Care systems in the United States and other nations are woefully unprepared to meet the needs of older transgender people, LGBTQ+ rights campaigners say
Low-cost public ride-hailing makes inroads in rural U.S.
On-demand ‘microtransit’ services are expanding from cities to more rural parts of the United States, offering an affordable means of transport for vulnerable residents
'Catastrophic' wildfire risk is growing. Here's how to cut it
As climate change increases the risk of 'catastrophic' wildfires, countries need proactive policies to stem their ferocity, scientists say
Move over 'tech bros': Women entrepreneurs join Africa's fintech boom
Female 'techpreneurs' are taking their place in Africa's male-dominated fintech boom, but gender bias makes it harder for them to access finance and grow their businesses
OPINION: Designing a safer online world for children is possible
What can the US learn from the UK in terms of children’s online safety?
FACTBOX: Colombia decriminalizes abortion amid Latin American shift
Monday’s landmark court ruling makes Colombia the region's third country in two years to decriminalize abortion, after Argentina and Mexico
OPINION: It’s time to turn climate change adaptation ambition into action
And local people need a say in what to do – and the money to make it happen.
OPINION: Five hopes for a more equitable, resilient and sustainable 2022
The world’s cities are taking the initiative on a range of environmental and social problems, from climate change adaptation to access to affordable food