WHO to issue findings on Congo sexual abuse investigation by end August
The Thomson Reuters Foundation reported last October that more than 50 women had accused aid workers from leading charities of sexual abuses during the Ebola outbreak
ANALYSIS-Big oil may get more climate lawsuits after Shell ruling -lawyers, activists
The Dutch court ruling, which ordered the Anglo-Dutch company to slash its global greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, may impact climate rulings in the EU and further afield
New coral reef restoration technology aims to reverse climate change damage
The technology mimics the design and shape of natural reefs to provide opportunities for colonization by corals and other marine life
Scientists warn of bad year for fires in Brazil's Amazon and wetlands
This year's drought in the Pantanal is more severe and widespread than what the region saw in 2020, the data show
U.S. EPA to revise Trump water rule in boost to states' climate fight
The Trump rule made it impossible for a state to block a water permit for a project for any reason other than direct pollution into state waters
Cyclone leaves coastal villages in eastern India, Bangladesh cut off by tidal surges
Cyclone Yaas ripped through eastern India, whipping up tidal surges in West Bengal state and Bangladesh, flooding villages and sparking fears of COVID-19 spread
Australian court says mine approvals must consider climate harm
The ruling comes in response to a class action suit by eight teenagers, who argued the expansion of a coal mine would contribute to climate change
Exxon loses board seats to activist hedge fund in landmark climate vote
Exxon has lagged other oil majors in its response to climate change concerns, forecasting many more years of oil and gas demand growth and investing to boost its output
Colombian protesters to march on capitals to demand economic aid, social change
Protesters demand progress on "emergency petitions", like strengthening women's rights, a moratorium on mortgage payments, and better working conditions
Cyclone leaves more than 150,000 people homeless in eastern India
More than a million people were moved out of the storm's path, while television broadcasts images of rough seas, strong winds and rains