Fossil fuel pollution causes one in five premature deaths globally - study
Parts of China, India, Europe and northeastern U.S. are among the hardest-hit areas, suffering a disproportionately high share of 8.7 million annual deaths attributed to fossil fuels, says new study
Hackers try to contaminate Florida town's water supply through computer breach
FBI helps investigate cyberattack on water facility near Tampa in which hackers tried to increase levels of lye in the supply
Scientists warn over misuse of climate models in financial markets
Researchers call for new forms of climate projection to support financial sector, backed by 'climate translators' to help regulators, investors and companies make better use of the science
'People die at home': Tigray medical services struggle after turmoil of war
The Tigray conflict disrupted basic services, including diabetes treatment and maternal care, leading to 'too many preventable deaths', the ICRC says
Artists shine a light on child labor in New York streets
The striking billboard art campaign aims to raise awareness of child trafficking and underage labor
German SPD targets climate-neutral economy in election campaign
Germany has pledged to be greenhouse gas-neutral by 2050, but the Social Democratic Party is putting it at the top of its agenda to make it more likely to meet the target
FACTBOX-Ten facts about FGM, an ancient practice that mutilates girls' bodies
Two million more girls worldwide are expected to undergo female genital mutilation over the next decade as the pandemic hits global efforts to end the practice
Ecuador's plantation workers pin hopes on historic slavery ruling
Hopes raised among Ecuadorian plantation workers to receive compensation after judge ruled they had been victims of modern-day slavery in historic ruling
Climate change seen posing health risks for 12 million people in UK
Heat-related deaths could double by the 2050s unless action is taken, researchers warn
UK plans paid maternity leave for ministers to promote women in politics
Rights campaigners say the move is long overdue and call for extension to all lawmakers