U.S. housing legacy puts some Black neighborhoods at higher flood risk

Homes in U.S. neighborhoods with large Black or minority populations once marked as undesirable for loans are in greater danger of flooding caused by climate change, say economists

Most British teachers say they lack training on climate change - poll

Most teachers think climate change should be compulsory, but many say it is rarely mentioned in school

Oscar nominee 'Nomadland' spotlights Amazon's RV workforce

The film, which has earned six Oscar nods, spotlights an itinerant way of life that has seen an explosion of interest in the time of coronavirus

UK bill would give police too much power to curb protests, critics warn

Under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, police would be able to set noise limits and start and end times on demonstrations

Green transition in islands hamstrung by debt, says Antigua & Barbuda PM

As COVID-19 adds to economic woes and climate shocks worsen, small island nations find themselves further in debt, and struggling to finance plans for greener energy

Reclaiming the streets: 6 apps and initiatives keeping women safe

As the murder of Sarah Everard sparks calls to improve street safety in London, these global initiatives strive to make cities safer for women

UK lawmakers mull making misogyny a hate crime amid anger over murder

Lawmakers consider changing the law as Sarah Everard's murder sparks nationwide debate about violence against women

FEATURE-Virginia cannabis bill seeks to redress race bias in drug laws

The U.S. bill includes far-reaching provisions to address the negative effects of marijuana prohibition, particularly on minority communities

Fashion brands urged to fix 'broken industry' with pledge on workers' pay

More than 200 rights groups call for profitable brands to ensure workers’ well-being in post-COVID-19 recovery

U.S. Jesuit priests to raise reported $100 mln for descendants of slaves

The Jesuit priests' foundation, called 'Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation', is a partnership among descendants of both the enslaved and enslavers

Solar lights help Kenyan women escape sex-for-fish trap

Using the palm-sized lamps, women can go out fishing themselves at night, and no longer need to trade their bodies for fish to sell

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