As living costs surge, climate change takes a backseat in electionsAs COVID-19 has worsened economic and social inequalities, jobs and livelihoods have dominated election campaigns - even in climate-vulnerable countries |
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Chemical industry fights U.S. government move to ban asbestosBusiness says a ban would cause job losses and drinking water shortages, but health advocates say it would protect workers and communities at home and abroad |
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Bitcoin craze: Eight places that want you to spend your virtual currencyFrom tax payments to everyday purchases, digital cash is becoming increasingly adopted around the world |
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FACTBOX-Global tropical forest loss falls in 2021 but outlook bleakBrazil saw the largest forest losses due to commercial clearing, followed by Democratic Republic of Congo, while palm oil giants Indonesia and Malaysia made headway in stemming deforestation |
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Wet weather dampens rainforest loss in 2021 but world far off ending itFewer fires led to lower levels of tropical forest loss last year but governments will need to act much faster to meet a promise to end deforestation by 2030 |
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Pakistan women fight gender norms to build online health businessFrom sexist investor questions to missing late-night meetings, these Pakistani businesswomen are fighting an uphill battle to break into the health tech industry |
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Here's how to reverse Africa's land degradationFrom South Africa to Kenya, Africa is fast losing healthy land - but solutions are emerging |
OPINION: If Elon Musk buys Twitter, should users leave?Elon Musk's Twitter takeover raises concerns for human rights. Should activists be boycotting the social media channel, or standing firm? |
OPINION: Time to wipe the slate clean: New UK government measures address historical convictions under homophobic lawsÂThe passing of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 means that disregards and pardons are available to any person who was convicted of sexual activity between persons of the same sex, subject to certain conditions |
OPINION: Climate action should not be a casualty of war in UkraineClimate finance is competing with much-needed relief for Ukrainian refugees. This short-sighted approach could trigger a hunger and climate catastrophe |
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