ANALYSIS-Want to invest responsibly? A new breed of stock exchange aims to help
If regulators give their approval, Scotland's first new stock exchange in nearly 50 years will launch this year to list securities with measurable environmental or social outcomes
Indian state sets aside college places for slavery survivors
India already has job and education quotas for its lowest social classes, but this is the first time trafficking survivors will benefit from affirmative action
United Nations chief calls for more support for cyclone-hit Mozambique
Two cyclones spurred by climate change killed hundreds and wrought widespread destruction earlier this year in Mozambique
More breastfeeding could save the world $1 billion every day
Breastfeeding can help prevent diarrhea and pneumonia, two major causes of infant death, and protect mothers against ovarian and breast cancer
Chennai needs more water? Try saving it at home, official urges
As the parched city struggles to find water, simple measures like turning off taps and using less water per flush could help
Britain urged to reform 'failing' energy policy to meet net zero goal
The Confederation of British Industry, which represents 190,000 businesses, urged the government to accept the recommendation that it make energy efficiency a national infrastructure priority
As glacial lake bursts, preparation saves lives in Pakistan
As climate change melts glaciers, threatening floods as glacial lakes burst, efforts to reduce disaster risks are also advancing
Dude, it's rude! UK student designs chair to stop 'manspreading'
The designer aimed to raise awareness of 'manspreading', where men sit with their knees splayed wide apart, encroaching on their neighbour's space
UK acceptance of gay relationships dips for first time in 30 years
It is the first time tolerance of gay relationships recorded by the survey has decreased since 1987, when only about one in 10 people said they accepted same-sex relationships
From Prince Charles to Harrods, refugees target global markets with luxury crafts
More than 1,500 refugees from 15 countries have been recruited to create a stylish collection of MADE51 products, from cashmere throws with crochet insets to hand-knotted sheep's wool rugs