Flat-packed cities: wooden skyscrapers sprout over concrete concernsFor more than a century, countries have raced to build the world's tallest buildings with concrete and steel. Now, a quiet contest in constructing tall wooden buildings, from Amsterdam to Tokyo, underlines growing environmental concerns over concrete. |
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Offsets no match for flying less, jetsetting Prince Harry toldOffsetting - which aims to cancel out an action's climate damage by paying to prevent or reduce emissions elsewhere - can mitigate the effect of emissions, but is no easy solution |
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Solar-irrigated farms face an unexpected threat in Zimbabwe: hungry elephantsAs worsening climate change-related drought makes food run short, lush irrigated fields are becoming an attraction |
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Can air pollution trigger depression and schizophrenia?Increasing concern over air pollution has seen cities including Paris, Bogota, and Jakarta experiment with car-free days |
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Homeless children in England living in shipping containers, hostels - Commissioner's reportHomelessness has been increasing in England for nearly a decade amid rising private rents, a freeze on welfare benefits and a shortage of social housing |
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Climate change will cripple economies regardless of wealth, economists sayThe United States could see a 10% loss in gross domestic product (GDP) without significant policy change, economists say in a new report |
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Homophobia seen rising in European countries without gay marriage21 European countries do not allow same-sex marriage or civil partnerships |
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China's parliament rules out allowing same-sex marriageChina's LGBT+ community has been the target of censors in recent months |
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Water pollution an 'invisible threat' to global goals, economists warnWorld Bank report warns of the ripple effects of water pollution on the health, economies, education and agriculture of rich and poor countries alike |
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INTERVIEW - In a first for Africa, Kenya census to count intersex peopleThe census will help end stigma and recognise the rights of intersex people who face challenges in accessing healthcare and education, said Kenya's Senator for Persons with Disabilities |
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U.S. airport in San Francisco bans small plastic water bottles in bid for zero wasteTravelers will no longer be able to purchase bottles of water smaller than 1 liter from airport shops, vending machines or restaurants |
OPINION: Grasslands and savannas : the overlooked solution to climate crisisMomentum is building for action to tackle the climate crisis – but we must ensure action is applied in all the needed places |
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