How social bots are influencing society and politics
From the 2020 U.S. Presidential election to the COVID-19 pandemic, social media bots have been found to sway public opinion on key global events. But how did we get here, and what rules are in place to protect democracy?
Women who escaped slavery turn anti-trafficking crusaders in India
Charity initiative aims to train survivors to serve as leaders in communities at high risk of slavery
Shell faces Dutch court as climate change activists demand end to emissions
The oil giant is accused of knowingly undermining international climate goals through its continued investment in fossil fuels
Women's movement sweeps Latin America to loosen abortion restrictions
Inspired by mass protests in Argentina, women across the region are demanding more rights to end pregnancies and tackling stigma
Biden plan to end U.S. fossil fuel subsidies faces big challenges
Plan for sweeping measures against climate change will require legislation - but divided lawmakers make refuse to play ball
U.S. air monitors routinely miss pollution - even refinery explosions
The official network of 3,900 monitoring devices nationwide has routinely missed major toxic releases and day-to-day pollution dangers
Malaysia to charge Top Glove over poor worker accommodation, government says
Investigations sparked by COVID-19 outbreaks in worker dorms found conditions were cramped and inadequate, officials said
Biden shortlist for White House key environmental post shows focus on environmental justice
Candidates for head of Council on Environmental Quality signal likely prioritization of environmental policies to ensure cleaner air and water for poor and minority communities
Communities in oil-rich Niger Delta pin hopes on Shell climate case
Green groups are taking the oil giant to court in a bid to force it to cut emissions, with locals in Nigeria seeking an end to gas flaring