'We will become homeless': U.S. residents fear housing rule change could force them out of homes

Fears are mounting across the United States over a proposal by President Donald Trump's administration that would force tens of thousands of families to choose between splitting up or being homeless together

Climate campaigner Greta prepares to sail to the U.S. to avoid flying

Thunberg is making her trip on board a 60-ft yacht fitted with solar panels and underwater turbines that produce electricity onboard, with the aim of making the journey zero-carbon


UK university bans beef to combat 'climate emergency'

The college said it aimed to switch to clean energy and become carbon neutral - meaning it will produce no more carbon emissions than it can offset - by 2025


Australia, under fire for coal, pledges $339 mln for Pacific climate change

Declaring a climate emergency, Pacific Island leaders have called for stronger action by developed countries, including Australia


Corner of world's largest refugee camp recreated in British mall

The interactive installation allows shoppers to see what life is like for refugees who fled Myanmar during a brutal military crackdown in 2017


Scientists hail promise of first effective Ebola treatments in Congo trial

Ebola has been spreading in eastern Congo since August 2018 in an outbreak that has now become the second largest, killing at least 1,800 people


New Trump rule targets poor and could cut legal immigration in half, advocates say

The rule would reject applicants for temporary or permanent visas if they fail to meet high enough income standards or if they receive public assistance


U.S.-Taliban talks end without deal, both sides to consult

Without a Taliban commitment to power-sharing talks and a ceasefire, there are fears the insurgents will fight on when U.S. forces leave in a bid to overthrow the government


Britain's 'chicken shop gangs' using food to lure children into crime

Modern slavery cases involving British children doubled in 2018 as such drugs gangs increasingly exploited young people as dealers


Taylor Swift urges fans to back equal pay for U.S. women's soccer team

In March the team sued the U.S. Soccer Federation, arguing that their pay and working conditions amounted to gender discrimination


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OPINION:- It’s time to look underground for climate resilience in sub-Saharan Africa

New research reveals critical groundwater-related climate change impacts and resilience strategies



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