Diet for healthy people, healthy planet too costly for some

At $2.84 per head per day, the 'ideal diet' would be beyond reach for nearly 1.6 billion people, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, researchers say

Climate change-fueled US wildfires take toll on those who fight them

"You have 200 homes destroyed. Five years ago, that would have been crazy. Losing 200 now was a win. It was a victory that no one died," says one firefighter


ANALYSIS-As climate change hits crops, debate heats up over use of plant gene data

Governments spar over how to share out benefits fairly from new high-tech methods to develop climate-resilient crops


'Revenge porn' victim fights back with Mexican law to stem digital violence

The sharing of private sexual photos or videos without consent which is a growing problem globally as more people go online using smartphones


FACTBOX-Heat is on to bring cooling to 1 billion people without it

As global temperatures continue to creep upward as a result of climate change, a little over 1 billion people face threats because they lack cooling methods


INTERVIEW-Native American woman hopes to make history with first U.S. Congress seat

Kimberly Teehee, a Native American woman, is poised to make history as the first delegate to formally represent an indigenous community in the U.S. House of Representatives


Singapore tackles 'pop up' sex but little help seen for victims

The government has announced tougher sentences in a bid to stamp out a trend for temporary apartment brothels, most staffed by women lured from poorer parts of Asia


Out of school, in the dictionary: 'Climate strike' declared 'word of the year'

As climate protesters have taken to the streets around the world, a new term is gaining popularity


INTERVIEW -How to stay safe in South Africa? Play rugby says women's captain

"No one can attack you on a rugby field. No man can point a gun at you, hurt you, throw a fist at you," Babalwa Latsha said


California wildfires spark interest in DIY home protection

From high-tech "fire blankets" to simple measures like clearing dead vegetation, home-owners can try to keep their properties safer as wildfire risks rise


In Helsinki, low-carbon ratings aim to make choosing green easier

Looking for the most climate-friendly places to eat, shop or find entertainment in Finland's capital? It's now easy to check


Opinion

OPINION: As drought hits, Zimbabweans are going hungry

But efforts to boost food security, health and nutrition in Zimbabwe's cities could have a big payoff



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