OPINION: We need a new social contract that nurtures people, planet and peace
Faced with the horrors of conflict and the global pandemic, peace, social justice and climate-friendly jobs are at the heart of demands for International Workers' Day
OPINION: Climate action should not be a casualty of war in Ukraine
Climate finance is competing with much-needed relief for Ukrainian refugees. This short-sighted approach could trigger a hunger and climate catastrophe
Bitcoin craze: Eight places that want you to spend your virtual currency
From tax payments to everyday purchases, digital cash is becoming increasingly adopted around the world
Online army deploys to save Ukraine's art and heritage
As Russia's invasion threatens Ukraine’s cultural patrimony, an online army is creating backups of websites, archives and research related to everything from musical instruments to folk art
How investigators fact-check Ukraine war footage
As many keep up to date on the war in Ukraine via videos posted on social media, digital investigators are taking painstaking steps to verify the authenticity of the footage
Ukraine's betting on crypto to help fund the war. Is it working?
Over $100 million in cryptocurrencies has been donated to help Ukraine's war efforts, but with volatile value and lack of regulation, what impact does the currency really have?
OPINION: Rich nations must turn on the climate finance tap for a green, resilient future
Climate-resilient investment equals growth, new jobs, clean air and a competitive advantage - and far more is needed to help the vulnerable obtain these benefits
Philippine 'Avengers' battle disinformation before election
From lawyers to priests, Philippine fact-checking coalitions are fighting fake news on platforms like YouTube, Facebook and TikTok ahead of the May 9 election
Are crypto donations having an impact in Ukraine?
$110 million in cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ether, Polkadot, and Solana have been donated to Ukraine's war efforts as of the beginning of April. Even though it’s a fraction of the total money flowing into the country, crypto donations have gotten a lot of attention — praised for their ability to cross borders quickly and without friction. But there are risks with donating crypto too. The currency’s value is extremely volatile, and the lack of regulation has also invited thousands of scammers, and has raised fears that Russians could use it to avoid sanctions. So how much of an impact is crypto really making in Ukraine?
Green farming gets a boost as Kenyans confront climate and war shocks
Efforts by farmers to prepare for climate change impacts may also help deal with other crises, from COVID-19 to the Ukraine-Russia war