PAHO says in advanced talks to buy more COVID-19 vaccines
PAHO has reached an agreement with Chinese vaccine maker Sinovac, and is expecting to sign new accords soon to buy vaccines with emergency use
South Africa tells Western envoys it needs funds to shift from coal
South Africa's struggling state power utility, which produces most of its power by burning coal, wants billions of dollars to replace its polluting coal plants with cleaner alternatives
U.S. infrastructure deal threatens to undercut key environmental law
Congressional Democrats are touting a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package - but green groups fear one aspect could fast-track fossil fuel projects with minimal oversight
'You are making the future today', Pope tells youth climate activists
Since becoming pope in 2013, he has repeatedly urged governments to take drastic measures to combat global warming and reduce the use of fossil fuels
Can South Africa become a model for developing nations ditching coal?
As coal-dependent South Africa maps a path to greener energy, a ‘just transition’ that benefits local communities is seen as vital for success
Besieged by seaweed, Caribbean scrambles to make use of the stuff
Entrepreneurs across the region are searching for ways to monetize the muck, experimenting with seaweed-based products including animal feed, fuel, construction material - even signature cocktails
China's Belt and Road plans losing momentum as opposition, debt mount -study
According to a new study, 35% of Belt and Road projects were struggling with corruption, labour violations, environmental pollution and public protests
Thai airport workers seek compensation for lost lunch breaks
The complaint is the latest dispute involving Thai airport staff during the COVID-19 pandemic and comes amid a crackdown on labour unions in recent years
Household robots to speakers: Here are the privacy questions to keep in mind
Consumers buying gifts like smart speakers and wearable health monitors should keep in mind how, and when, the devices collect data, says digital rights expert Alexis Hancock
Judge temporarily blocks key aspect of new Arizona abortion law
Judge Douglas Rayes blocked a ban on terminating a pregnancy due to a genetic disorder being detected, noting that the decision to terminate is a complex one determined by various factors