Super-rich thrive as COVID-19 pushes millions into poverty

A new billionaire has been created every 26 hours during the pandemic, deepening the world's wealth divides

U.S. to demolish more blighted homes with pandemic aid

Federal COVID-19 aid offers ‘once-in-a-lifetime resource’ to revitalise post-industrial cities like Flint

After sun-dimming setback, geoengineers seek a diplomatic fix

A snub for a high-altitude Harvard University project to dim sunshine last year has spurred down-to-Earth diplomacy in 2022 to solve solar geoengineering research disputes

Invest in nature and reap cash benefits, World Economic Forum urges cities

Cities should invest more in expanding green spaces and nurturing natural systems - not just to keep residents healthy and tackle climate-change risks but to boost their economies

Hormones help trans teens, U.S. study finds, as state bans loom

As more people come out as transgender, debate has grown about the age at which transition treatment should begin

As heat spikes, U.S. workers seen facing 'health or pay' dilemma

Extreme heat could cost Americans who work outdoors billions in lost annual earnings by mid-century, researchers say

We're still a way from equality, says Germany's first LGBTQ+ commissioner

Despite progress on sexual equality, Germany's new Commissioner for the Acceptance of Sexual and Gender Diversity says the country has not gone far enough

OPINION: It’s time to step away from risky techno-fixes to climate threats

Solar geoengineering is not necessary, desirable, ethical or political governable, and governments must restrict the development of these technologies before it is too late

OPINION: To protect vital ecosystems, turn to those living in them

As the U.N. biodiversity conference approaches, efforts to ensure effective nature protection must include indigenous peoples and local communities

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