OPINION: Don’t overlook value of home construction in creating jobs, aiding recovery plans
New report shows that investment in homebuilding creates jobs and tackles affordable housing shortages, particularly in poorer countries
European politicians call for Facebook investigation after whistleblower revelation
Following allegations by whistleblower Frances Haugen that Facebook prioritised profits above the public good, two members of the European parliament have called for an investigation
Pope, other religious leaders, issue pre-COP26 appeal on climate change
The appeal urges all governments to adopt plans to help limit global warming to 1.5C and to achieve net-zero carbon emissions as soon as possible
Fossil fuel demand shakes off pandemic in blow to climate fight
Global coal and gas demand are set to increase this year, dealing a setback to hopes the pandemic would spur a faster transition to clean energy
Pandora Papers: Document dump allegedly links world leaders to secret wealth
Massive data dump reveals the secret riches of world leaders and power players, says investigative journalism network
Energy lawsuits pact seen threatening Paris climate deal
Concerns are growing that a treaty originally intended to protect EU energy firms when the Soviet Union collapsed could undermine the Paris Agreement on climate change.
No place like home: Afghan evacuees caught in U.S. housing crisis
Tight markets, large families and a sudden crush of cases are making it tough for resettlement groups to find homes for new Afghan arrivals
Poland seeks to bolster border with new tech amid migrant influx
Poland is looking at Greece which is trialling the use of cameras, drones, motion sensors and radar on its border with Turkey
Reality check needed on finance to keep people safe in a warming world
International funding for vulnerable countries to adapt to climate change is falling short of needs by tens of billions of dollars each year, as harmful impacts strengthen fast