Women plant 'water farms' to fight drying soil in northeast Brazil
Women farmers are growing the umbu tree, which stores water in its roots, to help reforest the country's semi-arid northeast
Pope chats with homeless getting free COVID-19 vaccines from Vatican
Francis, who has been vaccinated, has said getting a shot is the ethical choice unless there are serious medical reasons not to
Report pinpoints billions in available U.S. funds to revive coal country
Billions in U.S. federal funds are available for the communities who will be hit by a transition from coal to green energy
SPECIAL REPORT-Can the Saudis' oil money help him save the planet?
Spanish biologist Carlos Duarte ranks 12th on the Reuters hotlist for his work advising leaders of the world's foremost petro-state on how to tackle climate change
Giant U.S. landlords pursue evictions despite CDC ban
By May, an estimated 7 million renters across the country will owe $40 billion in back rent, utilities and fees, Moody's Analytics estimates
OPINION - Rana Plaza: Bangladesh's garment workers need new legal protection
Eight years after the deadly factory collapse, fashion brands must show their commitment to Bangladesh's garment workers by signing a new, legally binding worker-safety agreement
Japan to tackle red tape to boost renewable energy
To meet the new target of cutting emissions by 46% by 2030 on fiscal 2013 levels, Japan seeking to boost renewable energy
Oscar line-up is packed with firsts
Viola Davis became the most nominated Black actress in Oscar history with four nominations
Industry, green groups push Australia for action after it fails to adopt new emission targets
Industry and green groups urge government of the highest per capita carbon emitter among the world's richest nations to set stronger climate targets
Activists dump fake coal outside Lloyd's of London in fossil fuel protest
Climate activists protest outside Lloyd's of London insurance market insuring fossil fuel mining on Friday