How can artificial intelligence help fight climate change?

Algorithmic machine learning systems are being lauded as an 'integral' part of the new clean energy economy, but critics see them as an energy-intensive distraction

Biden to aim for 50% EVs by 2030 with industry support

Biden has repeatedly resisted calls from many Democrats to set a binding requirement for EV adoption


Ghana court drops case against 21 LGBT+ activists

Ghana has not prosecuted anyone for same-sex relations in years, but LGBT+ people face frequent abuse and discrimination


Hundreds evacuated by sea from island as Greek wildfires rage

So far, at least nine people have been taken to hospital with varying degrees of injury, including two volunteer firefighters


Britain to invest 5 million pounds in climate resilience research

Britain's independent climate advisers have warned earlier this year the country has so far failed to prepare for many of the likely impacts of a warmer planet


Turkey spent only fraction of forest protection budget before wildfires erupted

Eight people have been killed in the fires which have swept through Turkey's southwestern coastal regions, forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of people


Biden giving states more than $3 billion for climate resilience

White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters that the funding would allow states to 'safeguard our communities for the future'


FACTBOX-Countries making COVID-19 vaccines mandatory

A growing number of countries also stipulate that a shot, or a negative test, will be needed for dining out, among other activities



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