Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca: Which COVID-19 vaccine could reach developing countries first?

As Britain becomes the first country to roll out the COVID-19 vaccine, we asked experts to explain which vaccine could be the first to reach low-income countries

In 'V-Day' milestone for West, Britain starts mass COVID-19 vaccination

Britain is the first nation to begin vaccinating its population with the Pfizer-BioNTech shot


EXPLAINER - I just got a COVID-19 vaccine. Now what?

Here is what people getting the COVID-19 vaccine should expect


Pakistan looks to new tech to curb crop burning and cut smog

Subsidised farm machinery that eliminates the need to burn fields could improve Lahore's choking air pollution, government hopes


Tropical food farmers must grow more on less land, as climate policy shifts

As policies to curb climate change strengthen, palm oil, soybean and beef producers can't count on forest land expansion, researchers say


Spain's recovering rural rentals a sign of hope for Airbnb

With people keen to avoid crowded city centres, data suggests guests will now pay more to stay in rural or coastal areas


Twice trafficked? COVID-19 fuels fears for survivors in Bangladesh

Charities that work with Bangladeshi migrants say many have lost earnings due to coronavirus, and fear this leaves them exposed to re-trafficking


Airbnb nonprofit to focus on finding housing for disaster, pandemic workers

New Airbnb nonprofit will help to arrange free or cheap housing for aid workers, COVID-19 frontline workers and victims of natural disasters


U.S. green groups say honeymoon is over, turn up heat on Biden

Biden faces criticism over potential cabinet picks linked to the fossil fuel industry, and pressure to move fast on his environmental agenda


WIDER IMAGE - How much plastic are you eating?

In a month, we ingest the weight of a 4x2 Lego brick in plastic, and in a year, the amount of plastic in a fireman's helmet


Scientists warn of 'critical oversight' in EU green finance rules

Scientists say rules laying out what can be marketed as a sustainable investment are too lax


Opinion

OPINION: Why coronavirus vaccine tourism would be a disaster for equality

A private market for COVID-19 vaccines where wealthy foreign visitors can pay for jabs would be a huge setback for developing nations. The 1% will have to wait


OPINION: Striving to ensure global cotton supply chains are slavery-free

Responsible sourcing requires all parties to cooperate on sustainable and ethical practices



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