In Brazil, charcoal industry fuels illegal deforestation and slavery

Charcoal, which is used by steel mills and for the traditional Brazilian barbecue, has links to both labor rights abuses and environmental violations.

Metaverse to crypto: Five tech trends to watch out for in 2022

From increased surveillance to the emergence of virtual worlds, we delve into what could make headlines in the tech world in 2022

First LGBT+ cryptocurrency bets on 'changing the world'

The world's first LGBT+ cryptocurrency sets out to promote equality by harnessing the community’s economic clout

Thai farmers fear loss of land to mega industrial zone

The Eastern Economic Corridor is key to Thailand's growth, but residents fear it will hurt the environment and their livelihood

Solar power projects see the light on former Appalachian coal land

Six new solar plants on former Virginia coal mines are among the first such projects in the United States - and could help fossil-fuel communities shift to a greener economy

Electric cars take two-thirds of Norway car market, led by Tesla

Sales of electric cars rose by nearly 50% last year, with almost two out of three new cars now battery powered

Canada to resettle LGBT+ refugees, female Afghan judges

Canada will resettle an unspecified number of Afghans from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities next year following the Taliban taking control of the country.

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