Indonesia says won't approve new palm oil permits after moratorium lapses
A lack of clarity on the extension of the moratorium has alarmed environmentalists who say that Indonesia is at risk of losing further tracts of forest to plantations
Solutions Journalism: What reporters can do to beat ‘negative news fatigue’
Kavita Chandran, a Consultant and Journalism Trainer at TRF, discusses how a solutions-based approach to journalism - which focuses on responses to social issues and is now part of several training programmes that we provide to journalists around the world - offers an array of benefits to both readers and reporters.
California governor signs $15 bln package to tackle climate change
The largest climate package in the state's history - to fund efforts focused on drought, extreme heat, water and wildfire preparedness - comes after a devastating fire season
Mexican state of Sonora approves same-sex marriage
The push for marriage equality and LGBT rights in Mexico has gathered pace since Mexico City became the first region to legalize same-sex marriage in 2009, with Sonora voting on Thursday to legalize same sex marriage
Abortion providers ask U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in challenge to Texas law
Abortion providers in Texas have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in their challenge to a state law imposing a near-total ban on abortion
EXPLAINER: U.N. summit seeks to shape a food system fit for the future
The summit will launch actions intended to lead to healthier, greener ways to produce and consume food worldwide
'Death sentence': low-lying nations implore faster action on climate at U.N.
Failure by developed economies to effectively curb their greenhouse gas emissions contributes to rising sea levels and imperils island and low-lying nations
EU countries struggle to agree approach to COP26 climate talks
In an early sign of clashes to come at COP26, where nearly 200 nations will negotiate the issue, EU states are divided over whether emissions targets should cover 5 or 10 years
OPINION: Here’s the difference between bisexual and pansexual
Bisexuality felt right for me because it is inclusive of all genders.
OPINION: The Food Systems Summit must shore up land rights for small farmers for global food security
Land rights must be central to the Summit’s solutions if we truly want a sustainable global food system that leaves no one behind.