Climate risks to health set to worsen inequity, harm children
From poor families in flood-prone homes to women required to cover up in extreme heat, climate change will hit the health of vulnerable groups the hardest, warns Kristie Ebi
Japan to mull bolder emissions target, carbon pricing scheme next year - vice minister
The environment and industry ministers will work on a plan next year to create a carbon pricing scheme as part of efforts to make Japan carbon-neutral by 2050
Indian farmers start hunger strike to pressure Modi on reforms
Indian farmers protesting against agricultural reforms they say threaten their livelihoods began a one-day hunger strike after weeks of demonstrations
Rains give West African herders brief respite amid growing heat
This year's downpours have created the thickest vegetation in years, offering relief for Senegal's farmers and its 3 million-strong herding community after six years of drought
SoftBank-backed face-scan firm rebrands US unit to add distance after blacklisting -sources
Now Wright Robotics, the firm's temperature scanners offer features like facial recognition, remote monitoring and the ability to scan large numbers of people in public places
U.N. says Honduras' hurricane losses total $1.9 bln, far below government estimate
While the new estimate is $8 billion lower than an earlier government figure, a U.N. report says the impacts of two big storms in Honduras have been devastating
Lights! Models! Garbage! Taiwan designer turns waste into fashion
As fast fashion falls out of vogue, Taiwanese designer, Wang Li-ling upcycles old into new in her clothing designs
Price of marriage pushes land out of reach in Sri Lanka
The custom of paying dowry with property is forcing up land prices and putting many families in debt, say civil activists
Powerful cyclone leaves trail of destruction in parts of Fiji
Aerial assessment shows small island of Kia has been completely destroyed and north of Vanua Levu island has suffered 70% damage
Biden unveils diverse team tasked with ambitious climate agenda
Michael Regan would become the first Black man to run the Environmental Protection Agency if confirmed by the Senate, and Deb Haaland, as interior secretary, would be the first Native American Cabinet member