Unrelenting U.S. Southwest heatwave continues as power grids hold up
The National Weather Service issued excessive heat warnings for five states - California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and part of Colorado
OPINION: Now that Juneteenth is a US holiday, the next step is reparations
Only reparations can repair the stain of slavery and its remnants. This should be the next focus at the federal level, particularly by a Biden administration and a Democratic-led Congress.
Global carbon price floor would limit global warming - IMF staff
Needed reductions in emissions are unlikely to happen unless the global carbon price hits about $75 per ton by 2030, up from just $3 now, says IMF head
AI bias: How do algorithms perpetuate discrimination?
From recruiting software that favours men to facial recognition systems that struggle to identify Black faces, artificial intelligence (AI) technology often reflects entrenched bias, campaigners say
From solar jobs to electric cars, Los Angeles seeks green future for all
As California’s largest city pushes for net-zero emissions, its government, community groups and businesses aim to achieve social and climate goals at the same time
Texas and California power grids pass heatwave test for now
High temperatures topped 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 Celsius) for much of this week in parts of several Western states
Croatian island eyes green energy self-sufficiency in this decade
The island currently produces 10% of its overall target from solar power
BOJ to launch new scheme for fighting climate change, keeps policy steady
Under the scheme, the central bank will provide funds to financial institutions that increase loans and investment for activities aimed at combatting climate change
Orban's tighter laws stoke taboos, fear among Hungary's LGBT people
Prime Minister Viktor Orban's right-wing government has passed a string of laws that critics say undermine LGBT+ rights
Google searches for new measure of skin tones to curb bias in products
Critics say FST, which includes four categories for "white" skin and one apiece for "black" and "brown," disregards diversity among people of color