Flood, fire and plague: climate change blamed for disasters
While politicians argue about the links between climate change and wilder weather, concern is growing about the impact on the health of a warmer world
OPINION: Coping with water scarcity requires holistic approaches
Feeding the world while sustaining our natural resources base will require much more coordination
Wildfire threat darkens California dream, residents say
As more powerful wildfires threaten more people, the Golden State may be losing its shine, some residents say
OPINION: Why we are calling on the EU to make tackling abuses in supply chains mandatory
Voluntary corporate social responsibility initiatives have failed to protect people from modern slavery. It’s time to change it.
Should people be paid for sharing their personal data online?
While getting paid for tagging photos on Instagram or uploading to YouTube might sound way off, the idea has been gaining some traction in the United States
EXCLUSIVE-Mexico mulls human trafficking overhaul that may protect sex workers
The draft includes plans to amend the law to differentiate trafficking from exploitation, as well as improving victim protection and training for public servants
Suicides fall with gay marriage in Sweden, Denmark as stigma fades
Gay marriage was legalised in Sweden in 2009 and Denmark in 2012, with both nations seen as global leaders for LGBT+ rights
UK urged to give women right to know what male colleagues earn
Lack of transparency over salaries means women struggle to know when they are being underpaid or to raise a legal challenge when the law is broken
Built to scale? Growing pains hit Cambodia's businesses for good
Businesses with a social purpose across Southeast Asia struggle to juggle more money and staff with their ideals of improving the lives of vulnerable communities
Climate change exposes future generations to life-long health harm
Children are particularly vulnerable to the health risks of a changing climate, as their bodies and immune systems are still developing, says co-author of global study