As climate change threatens Kenyan tea, millions of workers seen at risk

Shifting temperatures and rainfall set to hit production of the world's most popular beverage in key growing regions, says Christian Aid report

German priests defy Vatican ban by blessing same-sex unions

Priests backing Germany’s "Liebe Gewinnt" or "Love Wins" initiative say the Catholic Church is out of touch with its LGBT+ followers

Climate shifts and rising demand leave Turkey battling growing water stress

Population growth, urbanisation, climate change and – critics say – poor water management all are straining Turkey's water supplies

Watch out for hackers, Britain's spy agency tells smart cities

British cyber security agency calls on local authorities to beef up defences to prevent 'Italian Job'-style attacks

Youth activists urge bigger say in decision making for climate-hit Africans

The young environmentalists are looking for a seat at the table when decisions are being made about their futures as climate impacts worsen across the continent

Bring back your empty oxygen tanks to help conquer COVID, Nepal urges Everest climbers

State is appealing to mountaineers to bring back their tanks as it struggles to find enough oxygen to treat patients

Pakistan's water bearers quench thirst in Ramadan, but fear for their trade

In water-stressed Pakistan, traditional water carriers see their trade dying out as tankers and mineral water companies muscle in

Ugandan sex crimes law targets LGBT+, HIV-positive people, say critics

Bill has drawn praise for protecting victims and outlawing sexual harassment, but it also criminalises gay sex and sex work and stipulates harsher sentences for HIV-positive defendants

EXPLAINER: Colombia's deadly protests, explained

Rising poverty and unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic have unleashed a wave of social discontent and mass demonstrations across the country  

Can Canada's oil-rich Alberta capture a low-carbon future?

Projects are underway to capture and store CO2 emissions from the Canadian province's oil sands industry, which some hope could keep it viable in a decarbonizing world

G7 should invest $10 trillion to stoke climate-friendly recovery - PM Johnson told

Public sector must lead the way in funding a green and just route out of the pandemic, says report author

OPINION: Will renewable power take too much land? Probably not

Solar panels and wind turbines can take more space than fossil fuel power – but they can double up with other uses and bring big benefits

OPINION: Trans women should be allowed to play women's rugby

Being excluded from rugby for being gay was one of my worst nightmares, so I am heartbroken to see it happen to transgender players

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