U.S. sets goal of net-zero aviation emissions by 2050
The White House said it was targeting 20% lower aviation emissions by 2030 amid growing pressure from environmental groups to lower Airlines' carbon footprint
Facebook plans to remove thousands of sensitive ad-targeting options
Facebook's plans to remove sensitive ad-targeting options marks a key shift for the company's approach to social and political advertising
U.S. Justice Dept launches environmental probe into Alabama wastewater disposal
US Justice Department to investigate Alabama wastewater disposal practises which have reportedly exposed Black residents to raw sewage and caused adverse health effects
Climate change risks 'runaway' humanitarian crisis, aid system collapse, UN warns
Aid agencies say the needs of those hit by droughts and floods are surging and could spiral out of control, calling for more money to help the vulnerable adapt to a warmer world
U.S. abortion curbs: Fearing business impact, companies speak out
A near-total ban on abortion in Texas, and new curbs on the procedure in other Republican-led states, have prompted dozens of companies to wade into the highly charged debate
Climate-linked health risks to rise, COP26 panelists warn
Doctors say the best way to prevent spiraling public health dangers is to meet the 2015 Paris Agreement goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels
Privacy-focused startups see boon in big tech's troubles
Advert-free web browser Neeva and encrypted email provider Proton are among a growing number of privacy-oriented startups that stand to gain as regulators target tech giants
World on track for 2.4C of global warming after latest pledges - analysts
Roughly 90% of global emissions are now covered by a net zero target, but the "vast majority" of countries' climate plans for the next decade are inconsistent with long-term net zero targets
More net than zero: Do carbon-cutting promises add up for the climate?
A surge in net-zero commitments relies too heavily on offsets - such as by planting trees - which suggests emissions may not fall far or fast enough, activists say
Turning heat to cooling, Kenyan inventor cuts food waste - and adds jobs and income
The technology has enabled small businesses in remote areas in Kenya to access affordable power, and has been adopted to solve a new problem: keeping COVID-19 vaccines fresh