As COVID-19 vaccines launch, digital certificates seen deepening inequalities

Digital vaccine certificates risk excluding millions of people, limiting their access to travel, leisure activities and even work, experts warn

Few major economies investing in nature-friendly COVID-19 recovery, index finds

Only 7 of 25 major economies have stimulus packages that have a net-positive benefit for the climate and nature, researchers say


'We had to get our land back': Tunisian date farm proves revolutionary bright spot

A wave of land occupations took place during Tunisia’s revolution 10 years ago. A date plantation is one of the few enduring success stories


Alibaba facial recognition tech specifically picks out Uighur minority -report

Firm's moderation system offers options to indentify China's Uighur minority and flag their content for for review or removal


U.S. court overturns Ohio ban on transgender changes to birth certificates

U.S. court rules Ohio ban that prevented trans people from changing sex designation on birth certificates is unconstitutional


Why Ebola survivors like me can help fight COVID-19

Health worker Sherry Bangura survived Ebola in Sierra Leone in 2014. Now he's on the frontlines fighting COVID-19 - and wants other survivors to do the same


Planet-warming emissions from buildings put climate goals at risk

As energy demand grows, with much of it still met from fossil fuels, emissions from building operations hit an all-time high in 2019


Fresh wave of crop-ravaging locust swarms threaten E. African herders, farmers

Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia brace for locusts after rains boost breeding grounds


India's 'invisible' women hope for recognition at farmers protests

About 75% of rural women work in agriculture, but they rarely own the land they till


Landmark ruling links death of UK schoolgirl to pollution

Toxic air from traffic emissions was a significant factor that led to the death of Ella Kissi-Debrah, coroner rules


Britain adapts housing algorithm after backlash

Britain's Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick says new housing plan will focus on cities following concerns over potential overbuild in rural areas


Opinion

OPINION: Europe can only lead on sustainable finance if it follows the science

Lack of clarity on which economic activities truly benefit the climate is hampering efforts to allocate capital and allowing the greenwashing of investment products


OPINION: The promise and reality of the Declaration on the Rights of Peasants

How can the U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Peasants address the exclusion of – and discrimination against – rural communities worldwide?



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