Cameroon slashes taxes to tap its solar power potential
With its hydroelectric plants hobbled by drought, the country is courting investors to grow a more stable solar energy supply
U.S. cities swap dead trees for new in circular economy for forests
U.S. cities lose about 36 million trees per year. Now, some are looking to sell them as timber to fund new planting
As heat cuts power in India's 'coal capital', locals seek fair energy share
In one of India's largest coal-producing states, locals say the lack of power is unfair on their state, whose coal reserves light up big cities and power the nation's industries
Australia urged to quickly ditch coal to meet new climate goals
Environmentalists say Australia's new Labor government must support fossil fuel workers as it seeks greater reductions in carbon emissions by 2030
Indian droughts and cyclones fuel trafficking fears for climate migrants
People fleeing extreme weather events such as drought are more vulnerable to forced labour than those migrating after floods and cyclones, report finds
Africa's mobile money taxes risk driving poor out of digital economy
Cash-strapped African nations are rolling out an e-levy on mobile money transactions to boost revenues, but the policy could hurt the poorest as the cost of living rises and reverse impressive gains made in boosting economic inclusion.
As U.S. flooding worsens, South Carolina redraws risk maps
As climate change drives more intense storms and floods, some coastal districts are no longer relying solely on risk maps from U.S. disaster agency FEMA and are drawing up their own
As U.S. flooding worsens, South Carolina redraws risk maps
As climate change drives more intense storms and floods, some coastal districts are no longer relying solely on risk maps from U.S. disaster agency FEMA and are drawing up their own
App to help blind people navigate public transit to debut in Washington
Waymap aims to expand travel options for blind and visually impaired people with step-by-step audio directions that it says are accurate up to 3 feet (0.9 meter) throughout a trip.
U.S. abortion rights threat fuels jump in crypto donations
Cryptocurrency donations may offer donors more privacy, but nonprofits could face questions over persistent concerns about the environmental impact and transparency of digital currencies