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August 11, 2022 at 12:17 PM

Openly: The Anglican Church, trans sport and online hate speech

Weekly Newsletter | openlynews.com The Anglican Communion's first global meeting in years is overshadowed by row over same-sex marriage. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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August 11, 2022 at 11:05 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Mexico's scam lending apps, Afghan interpreters in the UK and Africans lose out with AI

Espresso | news.trust.org Afghan judo champion fights to survive in Pakistan “I'm sure I would have been killed if I hadn't changed my appearance” Scam loan apps extorting Mexicans thrive in Google Play Store Fake money loan apps use doctored, x-ra…

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August 10, 2022 at 11:02 AM

Espresso ☕️ - 75 years of Partition, Afghan refugees around the world and the UK's 'leaky' homes

Espresso | news.trust.org Energy price crisis exposes Britain's 'leaky' homes Buildings are essential to the UK's net-zero goals, but the country is lagging behind on insulation and other green upgrades Afghan Pulitzer-winner buried award before es…

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August 9, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Afghan refugees one year on, Kenya's young climate volunteers and Italy vaccinates against monkeypox

Espresso | news.trust.org Afghan rights advocate removes veil, finds freedom in Canada “I was crying with happiness, knowing that we had finally arrived in a safe place that was going to be our home now." Kenyan youth help climate-hit communities p…

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August 9, 2022 at 9:32 AM

Stepping up political will on climate change - Climate change news from Frontlines

Climate Weekly Newsletter | Thomson Reuters Foundation Climate change news from the ground, in a warming world Was this forwarded to you? Sign up here Laurie Goering Climate editor How do you shift into high gear on climate action? Political lead…

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August 5, 2022 at 11:49 AM

Welcome back to an in-person Trust Conference

No images? Click here Back together for Trust Conference We are delighted to be welcoming you back to an in-person Trust Conference 2022, taking place in the heart of London, on 26 & 27 October.From the need to build more inclusive and sustainable e…

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August 5, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Kenya's youngest MP candidate, Colombia's new president and Russia sentences Brittney Griner

Espresso | news.trust.org Can Kenya's youngest MP candidate take the climate fight to power? As Kenya's election nears, 22-year-old Anita Soina pledges to push climate action with the urgency she says is missing at the top Can President Petro crack…

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August 4, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Espresso ☕️ - India's solar powered banks, US heat risks and how to keep Britons warm this winter

Espresso | news.trust.org Solar power opens the door to banking for rural Indians In remote areas suffering frequent power cuts, solar panel systems help keep banks running as they curb climate-warming emissions U.S. wildfire and heat risks to get …

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August 3, 2022 at 11:03 AM

Espresso ☕️ - The UK's race for PM, the Beirut blast two years on and Africa's online hate speech

Espresso | news.trust.org Race for PM's job raises questions about UK climate leadership Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak both back net zero, but say little more about climate as they bid to succeed Boris Johnson as prime minister As online hate speech hi…

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August 2, 2022 at 1:25 PM

Frontlines - Aug 2, 2022

Climate Weekly Newsletter | Thomson Reuters Foundation Questioning NFTs, India's solar worker glut and Zimbabwe (happily) in hot water - Climate change news from Frontlines ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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August 1, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Part 3 of the Inflation Diaries, Brazil's Amazon NFT and England rugby's ban on transgender players

Espresso | news.trust.org The Cost-of-Living Crisis: The Human Impact The cost-of-living crisis has become a global issue: food prices and energy bills are skyrocketing around the world. But what is the human impact? Brazilian prosecutors probe com…

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July 29, 2022 at 11:12 AM

Espresso ☕️ - India's digital ID, Britain's only gender identity clinic for children and Australia's Pride jersey boycott

Espresso | news.trust.org Indian children without Aadhaar digital ID shut out of school Millions of children risk being excluded from school and free food programmes due to a lack of the Indian government's biometric ID cards. Britain's only childr…

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July 29, 2022 at 11:11 AM

How can the law be used to protect journalists at risk?

No images? Click here Panel spotlight - Legal trends hampering media freedom  As threats to independent journalism continue to accelerate, the law is being weaponised in many countries around the globe to compromise journalists’ safety and censor their …

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July 28, 2022 at 10:33 AM

Espresso ☕️ - India skills training falls flat and global HIV/AIDS progress at risk

Espresso | news.trust.org India's solar skills training falls flat, as jobs in short supply The flagship Suryamitra skills programme aims to develop a workforce to install, maintain and operate renewable power projects, but technicians are struggling to find work aft…

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July 27, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Portugal's digital 'Slomads', Australian rugby's Pride jersey and government internet shutdowns

Espresso | news.trust.org Digital nomads seek sun, sea and sustainability as remote work booms 'Slomads' are considering climate change as they mix work with travel in an eco-conscious manner to reduce their carbon footprint Rugby league: Pride jer…

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July 26, 2022 at 1:39 PM

Credible carbon markets, zero-waste islands and looking after labour - Climate change news from Frontlines

Climate Weekly Newsletter | Thomson Reuters Foundation Climate change news from the ground, in a warming world Was this forwarded to you? Sign up here Megan Rowling Climate correspondent Far too many of the planet's precious forests have gone up …

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July 26, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Pakistan's digital IDs, India's coal mines and Europe's monkeypox outbreak

Espresso | news.trust.org Pakistan's digital ID card keeps millions locked out From migrants to trans people, many adults still don’t have the NADRA agency's CNIC card, excluding them from jobs and vital public services Mining firms blow cold on In…

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July 25, 2022 at 11:17 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Part 2 of the Inflation Diaries, Greece's island renewables and unions engage around the world

Espresso | news.trust.org The Cost-of-Living Crisis: The Human Impact The cost-of-living crisis has become a global issue: food prices and energy bills are skyrocketing around the world. But what is the human impact? Strikes and inflation: A new da…

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July 22, 2022 at 9:00 AM

Are you feeling the heat this week?

No images? Click here 26 & 27 October 2022   Are you feeling the heat this week?It has become increasingly obvious that the world’s climate is changing dramatically as we experience more extreme weather, such as heavy rain and heatwaves.Ea…

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July 21, 2022 at 11:02 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Climate change and global instability, Heatwave fee for Asia's gig workers, The future UK PM's stance on LGBTQ+ rights

Espresso | news.trust.org Will climate change make global instability even worse? Climate hazards such as heatwaves and droughts could exacerbate security risks worldwide, says new report by Verisk Maplecroft Heatwave fee for Asia's gig workers doe…

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July 20, 2022 at 12:30 PM

Espresso ☕️ - 'Adopting' trees boosts Kenyan forests, U.S. house moves to protect marriage equality, Meta and hate speech in India

Espresso | news.trust.org How 'adopting' trees helps boost forests and incomes in Kenya The carbon-curbing scheme goes beyond traditional planting projects by getting sponsors to pay to keep trees alive until they mature U.S. House passes bill prot…

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July 19, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Lebanon's demoralised teachers, Africa's crypto funding solutions and what hot countries can teach us about keeping cool

Espresso | news.trust.org Well-paid jobs lure Lebanon's demoralised teachers to the Gulf Lebanon's economic crisis is driving teachers to jobs in places like the UAE, deepening a brain drain that threatens the nation's recovery Africans turn to cry…

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July 19, 2022 at 10:02 AM

The unbearable hotness of being, ways to ward off wildfires, and the risks of sun-dimming tech - Climate change news from Frontlines

Climate Weekly Newsletter | Thomson Reuters Foundation Climate change news from the ground, in a warming world Was this forwarded to you? Sign up here Megan Rowling Climate correspondent Whether you're sweating at work or struggling to sleep, hea…

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July 18, 2022 at 11:09 AM

Espresso ☕️ - The cost of living crisis around the world, Europe's heatwave and South Africa's digital divide

Espresso | news.trust.org The Cost of Living Crisis: The Human Impact The cost of living crisis has become a global issue: food prices and energy bills are skyrocketing around the world. But what is the human impact? South Africa power cuts widen d…

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July 15, 2022 at 2:17 PM

One month left to get your early bird ticket for Trust Conference!

No images? Click here 26 & 27 October 2022   One month until early bird ticket rate ends!There is less than one month left to get your tickets to Trust Conference at the special early bird rate. Join us on 26 and 27 October 2022 as we tack…

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July 15, 2022 at 11:30 AM

July highlights from the Foundation

No images? Click here   July update   Welcome to the Thomson Reuters Foundation’s July update. In this newsletter, you’ll find highlights from across our work, as well as the latest opportunities for you to get involved. If you don’t regular…

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July 15, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Uber drivers worldwide protest, Facebook's first human rights report and US public banks play fair

Espresso | news.trust.org Boom in U.S. public banks aiming to stay local and play fair     U.S. interest in public banks surges amid affordability, racial justice concerns Uber Files: Drivers to protest low pay, unsafe work after leak Uber drivers …

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July 14, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Kenya's women politicians, Malaysia's jungle investments and Poland's abortion activists

Espresso | news.trust.org Ahead of Kenya elections, women politicians face more online abuse Women MPs like Esther Passaris face threats, slurs and body-shaming on social media ahead of Aug. 9 vote Jungle in heart of Malaysia's capital hunts corpor…

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July 13, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Africa's metaverse, Musk's Twitter war and the EU's Digital Service Act

Espresso | news.trust.org Elon Musk and Twitter are at war over bots - here's why they matter Musk has terminated his $44 billion Twitter buyout deal, citing doubts over bot info. But what are bots, and are they all bad? Startups eye metaverse, NFT…

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July 12, 2022 at 1:16 PM

Frontlines - July 12, 2022

Climate Weekly Newsletter | Thomson Reuters Foundation The costs of climate inaction - and can you pay an elephant to protect forests? - Climate change news from Frontlines ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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July 12, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Bangladesh's boat-dwellers, worldwide privacy fears over Roe v. Wade and can you pay an elephant to fight climate change?

Espresso | news.trust.org After Roe v. Wade, healthcare data privacy fears grow worldwide From India to Chile, concern is growing over the sale and tracking of reproductive health data, and the risks for abortion seekers Without land, Bangladesh's …

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July 11, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Belgium's floods one year-on, US cities prioritize digital equity and India's content takedown laws

Espresso | news.trust.org U.S. cities home in on tech have-nots - from immigrants to seniors From Chicago to San Antonio, the COVID pandemic has spurred city efforts to prioritize digital equity across the United States Floods haunt Belgian town as…

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July 8, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Ecuador's indigenous women face violence in the Amazon, Europe's greenwashing classification system and how rising food prices are causing global unrest

Espresso | news.trust.org Indigenous women battle growing Amazon violence with victim center The community space's founders say it's the first to treat trauma facing women and indigenous Amazon people as connected issues Opinion: OPINION: Europe…

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July 7, 2022 at 11:01 AM

Espresso ☕️ - India's backlash from Twitter, Bangladesh's climate adaption plans and Uganda's illegal river sand miners

Espresso | news.trust.org Ravaged by floods, Bangladesh pitches plan to adapt to climate effects Reeling from dire floods in June, Bangladesh is set to approve a long-term plan to protect itself from the worst climate effects Twitter battles India …

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July 6, 2022 at 11:01 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Brazil migrant worker conditions, Turkish police detain Pride marchers, Sandstorms cripple Middle East

Espresso | news.trust.org Brazil jobs program puts migrants at risk of abuse, official warns Venezuelan migrants worked in slavery-like conditions on a Sao Paulo orange farm after finding the jobs through Operation Welcome Rising heat drives crippl…

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July 5, 2022 at 12:00 PM

Espresso ☕️ - Trees, tech and people help Mozambican park reverse nature losses

Espresso | news.trust.org Trees, tech and people help Mozambican park reverse nature losses Around the world, such ambitious efforts - at least successful ones - remain a rarity, particularly as international funding for nature protection falls short. …

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July 5, 2022 at 11:57 AM

Frontlines - July 5, 2022

Climate Weekly Newsletter | Thomson Reuters Foundation Tweeting Mumbai's floods, a Mozambican revival and putting a pricetag on nature - Climate change news from Frontlines ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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July 1, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Lebanon sparks anger among LGBTQ+ community, youth climate activists take on corporations and why firms should end abortion surveillance

Espresso | news.trust.org Youth street protesters turn sights on climate 'villains' Frustrated by slow action on climate threats, youth activists are trying more targeted confrontations with bankers and politicians Call to ban LGBTQ+ events in Leba…

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June 30, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Surging fuel prices hit gig workers, Ecuador's crabbers face threats and why tech can't save the planet

Espresso | news.trust.org Gig economy workers hit by high fuel prices and layoffs High fuel prices, income cuts, and a global economic slowdown have put gig workers in a precarious position Crabbers face danger and poverty to save Ecuador's mangrov…

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June 29, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Zimbabwe's drought-hit farmers, Brazil's biodiversity under threat and Thailand bans prison labour for fishnet manufacturing

Espresso | news.trust.org Zimbabwe's drought-hit farmers fear hunger after poor maize harvest Drought-ruined crops and a government mandate to sell harvests to the state raise fears of food insecurity Why climate groups want Europe to quit obscure …

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June 28, 2022 at 12:32 PM

Biodiversity pact fears, solar boats for Ecuador's forest people, and why it's so hard to save energy - Climate change news from Frontlines

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June 28, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Peru's indigenous threatened by drug traffickers, Bangladesh's trans community neglected in disaster response and Ukrainians in Kharkiv lose their homes

Espresso | news.trust.org Peru's indigenous communities fear rising violence from drug traffickers Drug traffickers and coca farmers have targeted more territory in Peru's central Amazon region since the coronavirus pandemic Bangladesh disaster res…

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June 27, 2022 at 11:02 AM

Espresso ☕️ - U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, Kenya's election disinformation and Ecuador's solar-powered 'fire canoe'

Espresso | news.trust.org U.S. Supreme Court ruling: demand for abortion pills set to soar As the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, more American women will try to secure supplies of abortion pills – in some cases as a precaution for future use, health experts say…

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June 24, 2022 at 1:51 PM

Trust Conference tickets now on sale

No images? Click here 26 & 27 OCTOBER 2022   Trust Conference 2022 tickets now on saleTickets are now on sale for the Thomson Reuters Foundation’s annual flagship event, Trust Conference, on 26 and 27 October 2022 in London. Thi…

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June 24, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Energy reforms close climate loopholes, Crypto thrives in crisis zones, LGBTQ+ Nigerians defy anti-gay law

Espresso | news.trust.org Energy Charter Treaty under fire over threat to global climate action Governments are due to agree reforms to a treaty that allows energy companies to sue states for lost profits and could be used to claim damages if they move to phase out f…

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June 22, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Lebanon's crumbling health service, Green hydrogen, Transgender sports participation

Espresso | news.trust.org Life in the shadow of Lebanon's crumbling health service As Lebanon's economic crisis sends doctors and nurses abroad in search of a better life, Thomson Reuters Foundation correspondent Tala Ramadan reflects on what that means for those lef…

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June 21, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Indigenous forest protection wins in Ecuador, COP15's new venue and telling good nature investment from bad - Climate change news from Frontlines

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June 21, 2022 at 12:10 PM

Espresso ☕️ - In Ecuador's Amazon, indigenous forest defense gains legal ground

Espresso | news.trust.org In Ecuador's Amazon, indigenous forest defense gains legal ground Amazon indigenous groups threatened by mining and oil drilling in their forests are taking advantage of court rulings giving them more power over their land …

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June 20, 2022 at 11:13 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Britain's Rwanda policy, Montreal takes on COP15 and U.S.'s black farmers get a fairer share

Espresso | news.trust.org Forests or business - who wins when companies pay to protect trees? A rise in companies sponsoring small Amazon conservation projects has some climate experts warning about a wave of greenwashing Britain's Rwanda policy: w…

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June 17, 2022 at 12:00 PM

Espresso ☕️ - Latin American staples price surge, U.S. online harassments task force launched, Data breaches mount in Africa

Espresso | news.trust.org Corn price hike forces Mexicans to cut back on tortillas A surge in the cost of corn-based Latin American staples such as tortillas, tamales and arepas risks fueling food insecurity and hunger from Guatemala to Argentina, experts say …

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