Biden's infrastructure plan aims to heal racial inequalities. Will it work?

The trillion-dollar U.S. infrastructure law steers new money toward initiatives to reconnect minority communities divided by past infrastructure projects - but advocates are skeptical that they'll see major changes anytime soon

Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now

After Russian forces entered Ukraine in the early hours of this morning, here is everything you need to know about the invasion so far


EXPLAINER-As climate change wreaks havoc globally, IPCC report flags ways to adapt

As climate impacts worsen, people are not powerless to protect themselves, a new science report is set to say


Trans U.S. seniors fear bleak future in residential care

Care systems in the United States and other nations are woefully unprepared to meet the needs of older transgender people, LGBTQ+ rights campaigners say


EXPLAINER: Facebook and climate change: can falsehoods be reined in?

Researchers say climate change misinformation is polluting social media. But what measures have been taken against it and are they working? Here are some answers


FACTBOX: How Biden's infrastructure law could benefit these 5 U.S. highways

Following Biden's commitment to provide at least $1 billion in financing for highways, these five projects are set to regenerate divided communities


SE Asia's people back new nature goals, as nations bide time

More than 9 in 10 people polled in Indonesia, Malayasia and the Philippines say they want to see 30% of land and oceans protected


Opinion:

OPINION: Will COP27 still be conducting fire drills as the world burns?

Climate impacts are hitting people now, and help to adapt and pay for losses can’t wait


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