IEA warns of post-pandemic emissions rebound
As economic damage from the COVID-19 crisis wanes "the early data ... confirm our worry that global emissions in 2021 are set to rebound", says International Energy Agency head
Employers need to do more to tackle entrenched racism, diversity experts say
Achieving racial equity in the workplace was a vital factor in any progress towards addressing systemic racism, diversity experts say
Somali PM reserves 30% of parliament seats for women in upcoming poll
Women’s groups welcome move, but say implementing it in time for Feb. 8 vote will be challenging
Wielding machetes and calipers, sweat-soaked scientists count carbon in Amazon
Hacking their way into the rainforest, researchers to learn more about how much carbon different plants and areas can store
UK pledges $4 bln to nature and biodiversity protection
The money will come from an existing commitment of 11.6 billion pounds for international climate finance in the coming five years
Greece's first gay minister hopes appointment helps erode homophobia
Nicholas Yatromanolakis is the new deputy minister for contemporary culture in the conservative government
Carlsberg India probes find 'potential improper payments', child labour - documents
An investigation at Carlsberg India found “potential improper payments” to government officials and child labour
Most Europeans plan to curb flying, eat less meat for climate, EU poll says
Once restrictions lift, most Europeans say they plan to eat less meat and fly less frequently to combat climate change
Schwarzenegger likens U.S. Capitol siege to Nazi violence
Arnold Schwarzenegger likened the siege at the Capitol Building to the Nazi Kristallnacht when Jewish-owned businesses and institutions were targeted
COVID-19 vaccine roll-out won't achieve herd immunity this year - health experts
Wealthier nations have been at the front of the vaccine queue, prompting the WHO to warn there is a 'clear problem' that poorer countries are not yet receiving supplies