U.N. sees massive drop in COVID vaccinations in Afghanistan after Taliban takeover
Vaccinations against COVID-19 have dropped by 80% since the Taliban took over the country on Aug 15, says UNICEF
Afghan women's hard-won land rights seen at risk under Taliban
The militant group imposed a strict Islamic law that largely denied women’s property rights during its last rule, and campaigners fear fragile gains could now be lost
Digital detox: Can taking a break from tech improve your well-being?
As the pandemic fuels tech fatigue, researchers cast doubt on the benefits of a 'digital detox'
China's provinces still planning over 100 GW of new coal projects - Greenpeace
Despite a decline in approvals, local planning agencies still greenlit 24 new coal-fired power plants in the first six months of 2021, the green group said
U.S. climate envoy Kerry expected to travel to China in September - sources
The visit would aim to push forward efforts to carve out climate change as an area of closer collaboration amid deepening tensions, ahead of the COP26 climate summit
Biden 'climate corps' plan excites young Americans seeking green jobs
The proposal, if it gains federal funding, could help make communities safer and cleaner, while conserving public land and providing decent employment
U.S. companies including Airbnb, Walmart pitch in on Afghanistan aid
Airbnb says it will provide temporary housing to 20,000 Afghan refugees worldwide
U.S. companies including Airbnb, Walmart pitch in on Afghanistan aid
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OPINION: Climate change threatens Americans' rights to life, liberty and property
That is why libertarians, conservatives and climate leaders must unite behind lawsuits to protect those rights
As Taliban return, Afghanistan's female orchestra fears the future
I conducted Afghanistan's first all-female orchestra, Zohra. With the Taliban's takeover, I fear we may never play our instruments again.