explainer
COP27: Why climate-change 'loss and damage' will be a hot topic
explainer
Why Black women bear brunt of strict U.S. abortion laws
American dream or pipe dream? Poverty forces Mexicans to migrate
UK tax cuts seen as cold comfort for poorest Britons
Cost of crypto: Report says US bitcoin as dirty as 6 million cars
analysis
Will Indonesia's new forest pact with Norway drive more funding?
Women sacrifice their health to shield families from spiking costs
American dream or pipe dream? Poverty forces Mexicans to migrate
UK tax cuts seen as cold comfort for poorest Britons
Mahsa Amini: facial recognition to hunt down hijab rebels in Iran
Afghan women under Taliban rule

Opinion

Matthew Clark Nature and Culture International

How to protect tropical forests? Let indigenous people lead

To turn around deforestation, patient indigenous-led conservation is key
Richard Beardsworth & Dhanush Dinesh

Truss's cost-of-living solution adds fuel to the climate crisis

Britain’s new Prime Minister needs to keep in mind that boosting fossil fuel use now sets the country up for worse crises soon
Evelyne Paradis ILGA-Europe

EuroPride was not a political victory - we walked into a trap

The first EuroPride in the Balkans finally took place in Serbia after weeks of protest, but it was not a victory for human rights and democracy
Osprey Orielle Lake Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) International

Women land defenders need new rights to be implemented

The Escazú Agreement sets out to curb escalating violence and give indigenous activists a voice in decision-making - if respected, it will also boost environmental protection

Climate

We focus on the human and development impacts of climate change. more
In Depth
Fears of 'subprime' carbon assets stall crypto rainforest mission
Cost of crypto: Report says US bitcoin as dirty as 6 million cars
analysis
Will Indonesia's new forest pact with Norway drive more funding?
COP27: Why climate-change 'loss and damage' will be a hot topic
How to protect tropical forests? Let indigenous people lead
What does the green transition mean for energy jobs?

Technology

We explore how data and technology are impacting people’s rights and societies. more
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Crypto: changing lives on the margins
Activists say China's new Silk Road equips autocrats with spy tech
Mahsa Amini: facial recognition to hunt down hijab rebels in Iran
Solar bitcoin mine plan divides villagers in El Salvador
Indonesia parliament passes long-awaited data protection bill
User, beware: Privacy-washing online is real

Economies

We report on how to ensure people globally have economic security and a decent standard of living. more
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Ukraine crisis
UK tax cuts seen as cold comfort for poorest Britons
American dream or pipe dream? Poverty forces Mexicans to migrate
Iraq's political stalemate pushes climate action to backseat
Truss's cost-of-living solution adds fuel to the climate crisis
As California sizzles, Amazon drivers feel the heat over metrics

LGBT+

We delve deeper into the issues faced by LGBT+ communities around the world. more
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Ukraine crisis
Violence mars Belgrade Pride, but LGBTQ+ marchers hope for change
Mashrou' Leila: LGBTQ+ fans mourn Lebanese band's split
Commonwealth gay sex bans scrapped under Queen Elizabeth's reign
World leaders pledge billions to fight AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria
In divisive election, Brazil's trans candidates face threats

Coronavirus

We show how coronavirus is impacting the lives of vulnerable people globally. more
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Coronavirus vaccine inequality
Race for monkeypox vaccines exposes global health inequality
U.S. cities home in on tech have-nots - from immigrants to seniors
COVID-19 and Ukraine war threaten clean energy gains for poorest
Silent wave of financial stress threatens emerging-market crisis
US online grocery delivery boom helps open up access to fresh food

Cities

We examine how cities are reshaping the way people live. more
In Depth
Cities reboot: Urban life in the age of COVID-19
Will Pakistan floods spur better climate disaster planning?
U.S. cities push the homeless to live in tent camps
Sewage beer: What can we learn from Singapore's water recycling?
Heatwaves: What can hot countries teach us about keeping cool?
Hit by heatwaves, cities test fresh ways to cool residents

Women

We focus on stories that help to empower women and bring lasting change to gender inequality. more
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Abortion curbs around the world
explainer
Why Black women bear brunt of strict U.S. abortion laws
Women sacrifice their health to shield families from spiking costs
Roe v Wade: Which US states are banning abortion?
Nigerian ride-hailing app aims to put women at ease
Women land defenders need new rights to be implemented

Land

We shine a light on how land and property rights can empower communities worldwide. more
In Depth
Land to lose: coronavirus compounds debt crisis in Cambodia
analysis
Will Indonesia's new forest pact with Norway drive more funding?
Where's the beef? Brazil balances barbecues and forest protection
Death and deforestation: Cocaine trade adds to Amazon's woes
Zanzibar: drones, digital mapping speed up land ownership
Mining firms doubt India's plan to dig deep for coal

Slavery

We shine a light on human trafficking, forced labour and modern-day slavery. more
In Depth
Inside Amazon's shadow workforce in Mexico
Modern slavery on the rise as crises fuel poverty - U.N. report
UK digital residence checks lock out refugees, slavery victims
Uprooted again, Nigerians who fled Boko Haram face new dangers
We must learn from Mo Farah if Britain is to end trafficking
Social protection must be extended to millions of informal workers

Videos

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Antiwork & The Great Resignation: Why workers are quitting
Earth Focus: Fighting for Air
Earth Focus: For the Love of the Land
Earth Focus: You Are Where You Live
Are crypto donations having an impact in Ukraine?
How investigators fact-check Ukraine war footage

Editor's Picks

As U.S. bakes, mapping shows Black, Latino areas feel more heat
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How could positive 'tipping points' accelerate climate action?
'Start my life from zero': Poor Pakistanis face heavy cost of floods
Pakistan floods deal fresh blow to struggling small businesses

In Depth

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As climate 'tipping points' near, scientists plan for the unthinkable
INSIGHT-Low-carbon bitcoin? Crypto miners' green power talk angers Texas locals
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As 1.5C warming limit nears, interest in sun-dimming tech heats up
Portugal fights wildfires with new tactics as heatwaves raise risk

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