Ssssh: As cities surge, some seek a new aim - peace and quiet
Cities around the world are purposefully slowing down and quietening urban life, with an eye on improving health and well-being
FACTBOX-One in 185 a slave: snapshot of today's trade in humans
Human trafficking is one of the world's fastest growing criminal enterprises
EXPERT VIEWS-Five years on, is the UK's landmark anti-slavery law fit for purpose?
We asked experts in the sector for their views on the successes and failings of the Modern Slavery Act
INTERVIEW-Suspect or slave? Children caught in drug trade pose test for UK police
Thousands of children in Britain are estimated to be used by gangs to carry drugs from cities to rural areas, and are increasingly being coerced at a younger age
Mothers of Colombia's disappeared seek justice at war tribunal
Some 200,000 people were killed, 7.7 million displaced and 60,000 listed as missing during Colombia's five-decade war
At new Finnish resort, your carbon footprint can lower the tab
A resort set to open in 2022 will offer guests up to 50% off the price of a stay for watching their water intake, electricity use and food choices
INTERVIEW-UK clampdown on climate protests sets 'disturbing precedent' - UN rights expert
UN rapporteur warns other governments could use London's example as an excuse to suppress environmental dissent, amid calls for the climate protest restrictions to be lifted
Mars shows man the final frontier of circular economy
Scientists say the Red Planet could show mankind how to reuse resources and preserve life on Earth
Climate-change protesters disrupt London rush hour
The Extinction Rebellion group actions prompted angry scenes and arrests as commuters confronted protesters blocking their journey to work
'Can do better' - UK upbraided over support for child slavery survivors
Experts in child trafficking agreed the system needed an overhaul, saying more must be done to slash red tape and speed trafficked children back into some sort of normal