The F-word is back as most young UK women identify as feminists
Among women aged 18 to 24, 67% associate themselves with the term feminist
With incoming Argentine president, abortion rights could expand
President-elect Alberto Fernandez has announced plans to propose a law decriminalising abortion once he takes office on Dec. 10, saying reproductive rights are a public health issue
Over 60% of environmentally contaminated U.S. sites vulnerable to climate change -report
The sites are located in areas that are prone to flooding, storm surge, sea level rise, and wildfires, which could damage them and potentially release contaminants
Local water scarcity spilling over into global crisis, researchers warn
From Jordan to Uzbekistan, water shortages are proving hard to solve, researchers say
Fast-food chain Chick-fil-A changes donations after facing LGBT+ protests
LGBT+ campaigners have accused the company of funding some groups that oppose same-sex marriage
Trans children have 'strong sense of identity' from early age, study finds
All young children tend to favour the toys and clothing typically associated with their gender, researchers concluded
Brazil Amazon deforestation soars to 11-year high under Bolsonaro
Deforestation is at its worst level of since 2008, heaping further pressure on the environmental policy of Bolsonaro who favors developing the Amazon region economically
Investors step up pressure on global energy watchdog over climate change
Pension funds, insurers and large companies sign joint letter to IEA head, urging him to do more to support implementation of the Paris Agreement on climate change
In war-ravaged Kabul, women throng parks for peace and picnics
In recent years, more than half a dozen of Kabul's gardens and parks have been restored or are being upgraded, with a focus on making them safer and more accessible to women
Climate activists block Geneva airport's private-jet terminal
Geneva is a hub for the private jets of the rich and powerful who either live nearby or travel to the lakeside city for its private banks, auction houses, hospitals and UN offices