U.N. secretary general asks countries to ease barriers to green energy
Antonio Guterres' plea comes as the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released its annual report, which found that four key climate change indicators – greenhouse gas concentrations, sea-level rise, ocean heat and acidification – set new records in 2021.
OPINION: Time is running out to avert yet further catastrophic famine in Yemen
Without substantive changes in approach, there is an immediate risk that wheat supplies into Yemen will not meet the minimum levels needed to prevent hundreds of thousands more people being pushed into famine.
Bhutan looks to taxis to jump-start stalled electric vehicle push
After one false start and pandemic-related delays, the Himalayan kingdom's project to put more battery-powered cars on the road is picking up speed
OPINION: LGBTQ+ groups need our support around the 2022 FIFA World Cup
On the International Day Against Homophobia, LGBTQ+ charity GiveOut calls for support for queer communities in the Middle East and North Africa ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup
OPINION: The AI Act: EU’s chance to regulate harmful border technologies
The AI Act will be the first regional mechanism of its kind in the world, but it needs a serious update to meaningfully address the profileration of harmful technologies tested and deployed at Europe’s borders.
Chile's LGBTQ+ street artists see work defaced with homophobic slurs
In downtown Santiago, vandals have scrawled anti-LGBTQ+ insults on a new mural commemorating murdered gay man Daniel Zamudio, highlighting persistent homophobia
DeSantis says Florida could take control of Disney's special district
DeSantis has been locked in a feud with the entertainment company since its leaders came out in opposition of a new state law that limits the teaching and discussion of LGBTQ issues in schools.
Blackpool forward Jake Daniels announces he is gay
The 17-year-old becomes the first openly gay active male British professional soccer player, and said he hoped to become a role model for others.
Climate-friendly cuppa? Carbon footprint labels aim to steer green buying
Companies are starting to label their products, from food and drink to cosmetics, to show how their products impact the climate – but will consumers understand what it means?
Alabama transgender youth can use medicine during transition, judge rules
The measure makes it a crime punishable by up to 10 years in prison to provide or administer puberty blockers and hormone therapy to transgender and nonbinary youth under 19.