New York entrepreneur seeks to bring energy efficiency to more communities
Donnel Baird wants to bring green ways of building to communities of color in the United States
Eric Adams will likely be NYC's next mayor. Here's why it matters
The former police captain is tasked with narrowing racial inequalities and helping New York recover from the turmoil of COVID-19. And the policies he enacts could have ramifications well beyond the Big Apple
Developing nations, UN seek clear plan for promised climate finance
Climate-vulnerable countries, the U.N. chief and Britain say rich governments must set out how and when they will deliver on a $100 billion-a-year pledge to poorer nations
OPINION: Olympics 2021: Sha'Carri's case shows doping rules need to change
Sha'Carri Richardson was not be selected to the U.S. 4x100-metre relay team for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo after she accepted a one-month ban for testing positive for cannabis
Hungary's clash with EU over LGBT rights deepens
Prime Minister Orban vowed that he would not give in to EU pressure to repeal a new, controversial law on LGBT+ rights
Hungarians speak out on anti-LGBT+ law as EU pushes for its repeal
The European Parliament voted for the EU to use its legal and economic muscle
OPINION: The time is ripe for African countries to grow their urban agriculture
As COVID-19 strains urban food systems, cities can innovate to grow more locally and provide jobs for young people
ECB adds its clout to climate change battle
Moves to shift policy come as top central banks worldwide acknowledge need to take greater account of climate issues
COVAX aims to deliver 520 mln vaccine doses to Africa this year
Vaccine-sharing scheme plans to ramp up deliveries to Africa, which has some of the world's lowest vaccination rates and is battling a surge in infections
Renewables surged in 2020 but world not yet on track for climate goals, BP says
Wind and solar energy are expanding rapidly as demand for coal falls, says BP, but a 'decisive' shift in policy is needed to tackle climate change