U.S. cities swap dead trees for new in circular economy for forests
U.S. cities lose about 36 million trees per year. Now, some are looking to sell them as timber to fund new planting
S.Africa needs $250 bln over three decades for clean energy transition
Besides building up renewables, funding is also required for gas plants, energy flexibility, new transmission lines and ensuring coal workers whose jobs are threatened will be reskilled, says report
OPINION: Blockchain can drive financial inclusion and climate resilience
Crypto and blockchain solutions can be tailored to meet the specific needs of the world's underbanked, and enable an inclusive and equitable global financial system.
As heat cuts power in India's 'coal capital', locals seek fair energy share
In one of India's largest coal-producing states, locals say the lack of power is unfair on their state, whose coal reserves light up big cities and power the nation's industries
Australia urged to quickly ditch coal to meet new climate goals
Environmentalists say Australia's new Labor government must support fossil fuel workers as it seeks greater reductions in carbon emissions by 2030
Indian droughts and cyclones fuel trafficking fears for climate migrants
People fleeing extreme weather events such as drought are more vulnerable to forced labour than those migrating after floods and cyclones, report finds
Spain to buy monkeypox vaccine as cases reach 55
Most of the infections detected globally so far in the outbreak have not been severe. Many, but not all, have been reported in men who have sex with men.
Africa's mobile money taxes risk driving poor out of digital economy
Cash-strapped African nations are rolling out an e-levy on mobile money transactions to boost revenues, but the policy could hurt the poorest as the cost of living rises and reverse impressive gains made in boosting economic inclusion.
OPINION: For a liveable planet, time for action at Davos
Leaders attending Davos must juggle shocks and stresses, while increasing resilience and securing a liveable planet for future generations
OPINION: G7 must seize opportunity to shift public finance from conflict-fuelling gas into clean energy
Despite increased military aggression in the last decade, Putin's Russia was the third-largest recipient of G7 fossil fuel finance - this has to end