Struck by Amazon fires, Brazilians say they want greater environmental protection
A survey finds Brazilians are increasingly worried about climate change and environmental issues
Climate change seen posing health risks for 12 million people in UK
Heat-related deaths could double by the 2050s unless action is taken, researchers warn
U.S. climate envoy Kerry calls new Chinese counterpart 'leader' and 'believer'
Xie Zhenhua led China's delegation in global climate negotiations from 2007 to 2018, during which time he worked closely with Kerry
U.S. releasing hundreds of Central American families from increasingly busy custody
With shelters across the Mexican border at risk of becoming overcrowded, migrants are being released into the U.S. to await immigration hearings
UK plans paid maternity leave for ministers to promote women in politics
Rights campaigners say the move is long overdue and call for extension to all lawmakers
Biden to call for protecting LGBTQ rights globally in memo
Biden campaigned on a pledge to pass LGBTQ rights legislation known as the Equality Act in the first 100 days of his administration and to make LGBTQ rights a top priority
Ex-Ohio police officer arrested, indicted in fatal shooting of unarmed Black man
Adam Coy, a white former police officer fatally shot Andre Maurice Hill while responding to a noise complaint. Hill was unarmed
U.S. struggling to combat forced labor, ex anti-trafficking tsar warns
United States urged to shift focus from sex to labor trafficking under Biden administration
Human-made warming is melting Peru glacier, says study to be used in lawsuit
Researchers conclude emissions from human activities are raising flood risk from a receding Andean glacier - a finding set to support a Peruvian farmer suing German utility RWE
Google phone cameras will read heart, breathing rates with AI help
Apple's Watch, Google's Fitbit and other wearables have greatly expanded the reach of artificial intelligence in wellness services to a much larger population