FACTBOX: How Biden's infrastructure law could benefit these 5 U.S. highways
Following Biden's commitment to provide at least $1 billion in financing aimed at reconnecting divided communities, these five highway areas are prime targets for activists
Biden's infrastructure plan aims to heal racial inequalities. Will it work?
The trillion-dollar U.S. infrastructure law steers new money toward initiatives to reconnect minority communities divided by past infrastructure projects - but advocates are skeptical that they'll see major changes anytime soon
Facebook and climate change: can falsehoods be reined in?
Researchers say climate change misinformation is polluting social media. But what measures have been taken against it and are they working? Here are some answers
EXPLAINER-As climate change wreaks havoc globally, IPCC report flags ways to adapt
As climate impacts worsen, people are not powerless to protect themselves, a new science report is set to say
OPINION: Will COP27 still be conducting fire drills as the world burns?
Climate impacts are hitting people now, and help to adapt and pay for losses can’t wait
Trans U.S. seniors fear bleak future in residential care
Care systems in the United States and other nations are woefully unprepared to meet the needs of older transgender people, LGBTQ+ rights campaigners say
Low-cost public ride-hailing makes inroads in rural U.S.
On-demand ‘microtransit’ services are expanding from cities to more rural parts of the United States, offering an affordable means of transport for vulnerable residents
'Catastrophic' wildfire risk is growing. Here's how to cut it
As climate change increases the risk of 'catastrophic' wildfires, countries need proactive policies to stem their ferocity, scientists say
Move over 'tech bros': Women entrepreneurs join Africa's fintech boom
Female 'techpreneurs' are taking their place in Africa's male-dominated fintech boom, but gender bias makes it harder for them to access finance and grow their businesses
OPINION: Designing a safer online world for children is possible
What can the US learn from the UK in terms of children’s online safety?