Peru's 'Wonder Woman' battles illegal gold mining in the AmazonPeru has seen a huge explosion in illegal gold mining, deforestation, mercury pollution and human trafficking over the last decade. Now the battle is on to save the Amazon and its communities before it’s too late. |
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Twin 'crises' of climate and COVID hammering millions, Red Cross saysAs the pandemic coincides with weather disasters, people are more vulnerable to both threats - and it's harder for aid agencies to help them |
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Far from home, refugees build digital heritage with virtual realityVirtual reality is enabling Syrian refugees and survivors of India's Partition to revisit and preserve memories of their homes |
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Afghanistan's first female U.N. envoy warns over women's rightsAdela Raz said the Taliban’s stance on women’s rights should concern the world as the government holds power-sharing talks with the Islamist group |
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'Be prepared': With water scarcer, Egypt pushes farmers to use much lessWith Nile water insufficient and now in question, the government is mandating a switch to water-saving drip and sprinkler irrigation |
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Nigerian pop star Yemi Alade wants to help women in new UN roleThe singer gained global fame after becoming the first female Afro-pop artist to get more than 100 million views on YouTube |
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China pledge and Biden win could move climate goals into view, scientists sayIf a Biden-promised U.S. net-zero pledge comes on top of new EU and China commitments, "there's real hope" climate goals can be met, experts say |
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'Historic' labour law raises fear Indian workers will pay priceIndia's parliament passes three laws to connect more workers with welfare amid concerns that compromises on their legal rights |
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Tree-planting rush overlooks climate benefits from natural forest recoveryMany countries have pledged to plant new trees - but it could be better for the climate to allow deforested areas to grow back naturally |
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Hate crime laws should protect women, UK legal regulator saysAfter years of campaigning by women’s rights activists, Britain’s Law Commission is moving to make misogyny a hate crime |
OPINION: Tracking down organ traffickers and their victimsWorldwide, the number of illegal transplants is believed to be somewhere in the region of 10,000 per year |
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