Ugandan sex crimes law targets LGBT+, HIV-positive people, say critics
Bill has drawn praise for protecting victims and outlawing sexual harassment, but it also criminalises gay sex and sex work and stipulates harsher sentences for HIV-positive defendants
OPINION: Will renewable power take too much land? Probably not
Solar panels and wind turbines can take more space than fossil fuel power – but they can double up with other uses and bring big benefits
Watch out for hackers, Britain's spy agency tells smart cities
British cyber security agency calls on local authorities to beef up defences to prevent 'Italian Job'-style attacks
Carbon emissions drop across Europe in 2020 - Eurostat
Eurostat observes a reduction in oil and oil products consumption in almost all EU member states, while natural gas consumption falls in 15 countries
EU split on vaccine waiver idea, unlikely to take clear stance
EU Leaders will discuss the U.S. patent waiver idea at a two-day summit that starts on Friday, but are unlikely to formulate a strong united position apart from a general readiness to discuss the topic
Can Canada's oil-rich Alberta capture a low-carbon future?
Projects are underway to capture and store CO2 emissions from the Canadian province's oil sands industry, which some hope could keep it viable in a decarbonizing world
German climate ruling huge opportunity for Europe, von der Leyen says
Von der Leyen has made climate change the central plank of her Commission's policy agenda, centring around a target to slash the EU's net greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050
OPINION: It’s time for answers for Africa’s ‘climate refugees’
Experts are joining forces to figure out law and policy answers to deal with rising climate-driven migration in Africa
OPINION: As a US doctor battling COVID, my father in India was worried. Now, it's my turn to be tormented
Barely three months ago, the world was applauding India for conquering COVID-19, but complacency crept in - a phenomenon that can happen in any country