Pushback against AI policing in Europe heats up over racism fears
Critics warn police use of automated risk assessments exacerbates racism and prejudice, as EU lawmakers push for strict regulation of predictive policing
Why Twitter and Instagram are inviting people to share their pronouns
Pinterest, Instagram, LinkedIn and other social networks are rolling out pronoun options for gender minorities. Is there any gain or is it just good publicity?
Big fossil fuel producers' plans far exceed climate targets, U.N. says
Despite efforts to strengthen climate targets, most major oil and gas producers plan to increase production until 2030 or beyond, a new UN report says
Mexico agrees to expand climate goals by 2022, foreign minister says
Mexico, the second-largest greenhouse gas emitter in Latin America, has faced criticism over its current policies
Investor group to pressure utilities on net zero emissions deadline
Utilities account for about 40% of emissions worldwide, more than any other sector
French beekeepers expect worst harvest in decades due to climate change
Beekeepers across Europe have been hit by bad weather and climate change will have a lasting impact on honey production
EXCLUSIVE-WHO-led programme aims to buy antiviral COVID-19 pills for $10 -document
The plans highlights WHO efforts to shore up supplies at a low price after losing the vaccine race to wealthy nations, who left the world's poorest countries with few shots
UK sets out net zero strategy as it gears up to host COP26
The strategy is a set of long-term promises to shift the world's fifth largest economy towards green technologies, including moving to clean electricity and low-carbon heating in homes
MTV says Budapest EMAs to show solidarity with LGBTQ+ community
MTV host EMAs in Hungary this year in solidarity with LGBTQ+ community after introduction of new law banning "display and promotion of homosexuality"
OPINION: Why tackling the green skills shortage is vital
To add heat pumps, we first need the people trained to install them