Carbon emissions from tropical forest loss underestimated, scientists say
"It's a bit like if you're injured at work you have lost earnings for years into the future," says co-author of new study
Here's a trick: Recycle that pumpkin and cut Halloween waste
Throw-away costumes and carved pumpkins can lead to large amounts of waste - but there are ways to make the holiday greener
Cages, pods and containers: 8 homes highlighting cities' housing strains
As the U.N. marks World Cities Day, here are eight dwelling types which highlight how cities are coping with housing crises
INTERVIEW -Thai chef aims to turn insect eating into fine dining
Nutritionists and scientists have been touting insects as sustainable and cheap source of protein to feed a growing world because they are high in protein, vitamins, fibre and minerals
In Indonesia, 'bride kidnapping' tradition fuels child marriage despite new ban
Elders say the kidnapping is part of an elaborate courtship ritual requiring consent from both parents, but is now widely abused to justify early marriages
HIV-positive rugby star Thomas' UK magazine cover hailed for tackling stigma
Thomas came out as gay in 2009 and in September this year announced that he had been living with HIV "for years"
Facial recognition technology struggles to see past gender binary
Facial recognition technology is failing to recognise transgender people new research has shown, raising concerns about discrimination by the software
Climate change could put development goals beyond reach, UN official warns
As the planet rapidly heats up, societies seeking to protect the well-being of their people may need to refocus on tougher issues, expert on climate losses says
Abused Bangladeshi housemaids struggle for justice at home
Many women do not receive their full salaries, are physically abused, deprived of food and sexually abused
INTERVIEW-It's a man's world, says street artist (reluctantly) dubbed female Banksy
British street artist Bambi said women in the public eye were being 'dehumanised', be it murdered British lawmaker Jo Cox or Meghan Markle, wife of Prince Harry