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  Thomson Reuters Foundation · [email protected]
July 22, 2021 at 11:32 AM

Espresso - India's new DNA law, Keeping 1.5oC alive, Tokyo Olympics

Espresso | news.trust.org India's DNA data law seen to harm minorities, hurt privacy The bill is aimed at improving the criminal justice system, but rights groups say it can be used to profile minorities ANALYSIS - Push to 'keep 1.5 alive' heats up…
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July 21, 2021 at 1:55 PM

South African granny patrols tackle crime and California eyes a managed retreat from rising ocean

Land and Property Weekly Newsletter | Thomson Reuters Foundation   Was this forwarded to you? Sign up here Rina Chandran Asia correspondent Dear reader, Crime has risen in several parts of the world in the past year because of political turmoil a…
  Thomson Reuters Foundation · [email protected]
July 21, 2021 at 11:05 AM

Espresso - China floods, Climate finance, Crypto crackdown

Espresso | news.trust.org U.S. climate spending could help rural communities embrace green shift Researchers say investing federal money in projects to tackle climate change in rural areas will help create jobs, economic value and a 'just transition' outside cities …
  Laurie Goering · [email protected]
July 20, 2021 at 1:29 PM

Floods, fires, 'aliens': Stronger climate impacts raise new fears - Climate change news from Frontlines

Climate Weekly Newsletter | Thomson Reuters Foundation Climate change news from the ground, in a warming world Was this forwarded to you? Sign up here Laurie Goering Climate editor U.S. Forest Service firefighter Brian Campbell loves his job - bu…
  Emma Batha · [email protected]
July 20, 2021 at 11:44 AM

Espresso - Labour exploitation in Brazil, global mask measures, spyware scandal

Espresso | news.trust.org Welcome to Brazil? Venezuelan workers exploited under aid program Operation Welcome's resettlement program in Brazil found exposing Venezuelan migrants to exploitation and slave labor Pegasus spyware: 'Time to regulate cyb…
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July 19, 2021 at 3:42 PM

Welcome to our July newsletter

No images? Click here   JULY UPDATE   Welcome to the Thomson Reuters Foundation’s new and improved monthly newsletter! We decided to update it to provide a better reader experience for our subscribers. Each month, this is where we share hig…
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July 19, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Espresso - Spyware scandal, Olympics history, extreme weather continues

Espresso | news.trust.org Germany floods: Can we tell if extreme weather is linked to climate change? As Germany and neighbouring countries face deadly floods, how much do we know about climate change's role in extreme weather? Israeli firm's spywa…
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July 16, 2021 at 12:21 PM

Espresso - Hydro heat, Europe floods, Africa's major vaccine shortage

Espresso | news.trust.org Hydropower push leaves Pakistani Kashmir's capital hot and bothered Diversion of Muzaffarabad's Neelum river for clean power has raised summer temperatures - and a second river may be diverted too Thai low-cost housing pla…
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July 15, 2021 at 12:20 PM

Espresso - Digital divide, Delhi demolition, Oregon wildfires

Espresso | news.trust.org Digital divide could deny poorest Americans new child tax benefits Tax advocates say a new web portal made to help vulnerable households apply for the extra cash is difficult to use and inaccessible to people without internet …
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July 14, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Amsterdam rethinks tourism and Indians get on their bicycles

Land and Property Weekly Newsletter | Thomson Reuters Foundation   Was this forwarded to you? Sign up here Rina Chandran Asia correspondent Dear reader, The coronavirus is enabling cities to imagine a different future. In Amsterdam, officials are…
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July 14, 2021 at 12:12 PM

Espresso - Crime fighting grandmas, Emmys makes history, Underpaid firefighters

Espresso | news.trust.org Sharp-eyed grandmothers combat looting and crime in South Africa Grandmothers are joining community patrols - from their patios - to help reduce crime on Johannesburg's dangerous streets 'This is just another low-paying jo…
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July 13, 2021 at 11:41 AM

Espresso - Racism in soccer, Amazon rainforest tech, Swimming while Black

Espresso | news.trust.org Racism in football: How will Facebook, Twitter stop online abuse? England's Black footballers have faced a wave of racist abuse on social media in the wake of the team's Euro 2020 defeat. What are tech giants doing to quell the hate? …
  Laurie Goering · [email protected]
July 13, 2021 at 11:21 AM

Heatwave risks get personal - Climate change news from Frontlines

Climate Weekly Newsletter | Thomson Reuters Foundation Climate change news from the ground, in a warming world Was this forwarded to you? Sign up here Laurie Goering Climate editor In my reporting career, I've carried out interviews in 50 degree …
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July 12, 2021 at 12:28 PM

Espresso - 3-D printed schools, factory disasters in South Asia, climate funding for the poor

Espresso | news.trust.org Can 3D-printed schools tackle Africa's classroom shortage? Faster, cheaper and greener than regular construction, 3D printing could help African countries close their education gaps - once companies figure out how to make the printers more m…
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July 9, 2021 at 10:27 AM

Espresso - carbon markets, Pride march attack, hunger surge looms

Espresso | news.trust.org Critics and backers urge tough rules to revive ailing carbon markets Carbon offsets are needed to meet a growing surge of net-zero emissions goals - but they must be transparent and have clear rules, backers and critics say …
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July 8, 2021 at 10:00 PM

Georgia Pride attacked; Spain fear after gay man's death

Weekly Newsletter | openlynews.com LGBT+ activists in Georgia call off Pride march after violent protests ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Thomson Reuters Foundation · [email protected]
July 8, 2021 at 11:01 AM

Espresso – the facts on extreme heat, chemsex spike in Lebanon, digital COVID-19 scanners

Espresso | news.trust.org What to know as climate change drives extreme heat As heatwaves smash records and claim lives - including in unexpected places like Canada and the U.S. Pacific Northwest - climate scientists explain what's happening and why …
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July 7, 2021 at 10:24 AM

Espresso - Parasitic killer, Indian cities get cycling, TikTok boycott

Espresso | news.trust.org UK aid cuts spark fears over parasitic killer that stalks the poor Efforts to halt visceral leishmaniasis - the deadliest parasitic disease after malaria - are threatened by cuts to UK aid funding, health workers say Get o…
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July 6, 2021 at 11:21 AM

Espresso - Heatwave have and have-nots, housing threatens farmland, Georgia Pride violence

Espresso | news.trust.org Iraq's power cuts show privilege of staying cool in a heatwave As temperatures rise in Iraq, well-off residents can afford generators that crank into action when the national grid falters but others struggle to cope Sizzli…
  Laurie Goering · [email protected]
July 6, 2021 at 8:53 AM

Conservatives for climate action, carbon storage worries and hot times in Iraq - Climate change news from Frontlines

Climate Weekly Newsletter | Thomson Reuters Foundation Climate change news from the ground, in a warming world Was this forwarded to you? Sign up here Laurie Goering Climate editor How do you persuade U.S. political conservatives to back climate …
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July 5, 2021 at 9:44 AM

Espresso - 'Racist' facial recognition, biofuel deforestation, trans prisoners

Espresso | news.trust.org 'Racist' facial recognition sparks ethical concerns in Russia An AI tool that categorises people according to their perceived race can be used by police to search for suspects, but even some firms developing the tech warn of its potential fo…
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July 2, 2021 at 10:58 AM

Espresso - Climate lawsuits skyrocket, Stateless Vietnamese, Delhi's Master Plan

Espresso | news.trust.org Climate-related lawsuits skyrocket since 2015 with big wins for activists Most cases have been brought against governments but new arguments involving high emitters in the private sector are likely to increase moving forward …
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July 1, 2021 at 10:13 PM

Rwanda to hold first Pride & more LGBT+ stories

Weekly Newsletter | openlynews.com LGBT+ activists spent years trying to find a Rwanda Pride venue ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Thomson Reuters Foundation · [email protected]
July 1, 2021 at 10:52 AM

Espresso - U.S. climate ads by conservatives, for conservatives, shift views

Espresso | news.trust.org U.S. climate ads by conservatives, for conservatives, shift views How do you shift public opinion on climate change among a relatively stubborn subset of the U.S. population? Georgia gets ready for LGBT+ Pride after far-ri…
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June 30, 2021 at 10:51 AM

Espresso - Digital farming, Rising heat, Rwandan Pride

Espresso | news.trust.org Kenyan farmers tap apps to ride out COVID-19 and climate storm Digital services are helping small-scale farmers weather financial losses and adapt to climate shifts - but experts say the tech migration is leaving many behind …
  Laurie Goering · [email protected]
June 29, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Unprecedented heat, 'managed retreat', and Bangladesh's cancelled coal - Climate change news from Frontlines

Climate Weekly Newsletter | Thomson Reuters Foundation Climate change news from the ground, in a warming world Was this forwarded to you? Sign up here Laurie Goering Climate editor The U.S. Pacific Northwest has blasted through heat records this …
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June 29, 2021 at 11:31 AM

Espresso - Bitcoin crackdown, Indian dowries, UK trafficking fears

Espresso | news.trust.org China's bitcoin crackdown sparks fears of dirtier cryptomining As climate activists celebrate China's latest restrictions on the energy-guzzling cryptocurrency industry, crypto experts warn the move could boost - not cut - emissions …
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June 28, 2021 at 10:44 AM

Espresso – child brides, debt-for-climate action plan, trans job quotas

Espresso | news.trust.org Syrian refugee girls face 'dangerous' child marriage trend, says charity Up to 10 million more girls around the world may become child brides over the next decade because of COVID-19's impact on schools and economies, the U.N. has warned …
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June 25, 2021 at 11:08 AM

Espresso - Digital database for farmers, river warriors, Hungarian law

Espresso | news.trust.org India's digital database for farmers stirs fears about privacy, exclusion AgriStack is aimed at reducing wastage and increasing efficiency, amid a push to digitise data in India, from land titles to medical records Philipp…
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June 24, 2021 at 12:14 PM

First trans Olympian; Hungary slammed for LGBT+ content ban

Weekly Newsletter | openlynews.com NZ weightlifter Laurel Hubbard will be the first trans Olympic athlete ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Thomson Reuters Foundation · [email protected]
June 24, 2021 at 11:08 AM

Espresso - Africa's first COVID vaccine, Nigerian evictions, Lebanon's fuel shortages

Espresso | news.trust.org Lebanon's migrant pump attendants feel the pain of fuel shortages As shortages force drivers to wait in line for small amounts of fuel, many of Lebanon's mainly migrant petrol station attendants have been threatened, attacked and even shot a…
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June 23, 2021 at 11:19 AM

Espresso - Soaring food prices, greenwashing and Kashmir's watermills

Espresso | news.trust.org Soaring food prices squeeze family budgets around the world As COVID-19 took away jobs, world food prices hit record highs. From India to Costa Rica, we ask how families are coping with soaring food costs Fossil fuel firms…
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June 22, 2021 at 11:41 AM

Espresso - Digital divide in vaccine race, transgender athletes, Great Barrier Reef 'in danger'

Espresso | news.trust.org South Africans battle to bridge digital divide in COVID-19 vaccination race Charities and churches are racing to ensure everyone, not just the rich or digitally connected, are immunised against COVID-19 in Africa's worst-hit country …
  Laurie Goering · [email protected]
June 22, 2021 at 9:00 AM

'Endangered lungs' in Amazonia, Yemen's beekeepers and a green, equitable Los Angeles? - Climate change news from Frontlines

Climate Weekly Newsletter | Thomson Reuters Foundation Climate change news from the ground, in a warming world Was this forwarded to you? Sign up here Laurie Goering Climate editor Can efforts to slash climate-changing emissions also fight social…
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June 21, 2021 at 10:54 AM

Espresso - Yemen's beekeepers, Saving Black cemeteries, U.S. vaccination tours

Espresso | news.trust.org The race to save African-American cemeteries from being 'erased' Missing deeds and weak laws means Black and Native American burial sites around the country have been neglected, forgotten or targeted by developers Rohingya…
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June 18, 2021 at 11:35 PM

Hungary bans LGBT+ content; EU mulls Hungary sanctions

Weekly Newsletter | openlynews.com "Homosexuality or gender change" content banned for under-18s by Hungary ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
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June 18, 2021 at 2:03 PM

Welcome to our June newsletter

  FRIDAY JUNE 18th, 2021 We are the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, the global news and information services company. We work to advance media freedom, foster more inclusive economies, and promote human rights.…
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June 18, 2021 at 11:27 AM

Espresso - As it looks to solar, Los Angeles targets an inclusive green shift

Espresso | news.trust.org As it looks to solar, Los Angeles targets an inclusive green shift As California’s largest city pushes for net-zero emissions, its government, community groups and businesses aim to achieve social and climate goals at the same time …
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June 16, 2021 at 11:21 AM

Espresso - Anti-LGBT+ law sanctions, South Korean sex crime, global nature pact

Weekly Newsletter | news.trust.org EXCLUSIVE-Hungary could be sanctioned over anti-LGBT+ law, warns EU equality chief EU prepared to take measures similar to those imposed on Polish regions that declared themselves "LGBT-free", says Helena Dalli …
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June 15, 2021 at 2:50 PM

Applications closing soon: Trust Conference Changemakers Programme

  CHANGEMAKERS: APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN The Changemakers Programme will be returning in 2021 for its eighth year. It brings together some of the most inspiring pioneers and innovators from across the globe, …
  Laurie Goering · [email protected]
June 15, 2021 at 12:28 PM

Coral insurance, a 'hollow' G7 and indigenous opposition to solar geoengineering - Climate change news from Frontlines

Climate Weekly Newsletter | Thomson Reuters Foundation Climate change news from the ground, in a warming world Was this forwarded to you? Sign up here Laurie Goering Climate editor As climate change threatens coral reefs around the world, Latin A…
  Thomson Reuters Foundation · [email protected]
June 15, 2021 at 10:14 AM

Espresso - G7 vaccine plan, 'Green Nobel' winners, shifting Asia's coal policy

Espresso | news.trust.org What should be done to end pandemic as G7 vaccine plan disappoints? The G7's plan to donate a billion COVID-19 vaccine doses to poorer countries within a year does not move fast enough to end the worst health crisis in a century, charities a…
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June 14, 2021 at 11:34 AM

Espresso - G7 climate commitments, big prizes for COVID jabs, women in tech jobs

Espresso | news.trust.org EXPERT VIEWS-G7 climate commitments judged too weak to bag COP26 success Green groups say a lack of fresh finance to help developing countries adopt renewable energy and adapt to a warmer planet threatens key climate talks in November …
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June 11, 2021 at 2:37 PM

World Day Against Child Labour | New website launched to support the fight

  REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya As we mark World Day Against Child Labour on June 12, the Partnership Against Child Exploitation (PACE) – an international consortium comprising the Thomson Reuters Foundation, War Chil…
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June 11, 2021 at 11:17 AM

Espresso - 'Meme stocks', plastics tax, climate cash

Espresso | news.trust.org What are 'meme stocks', and what do they mean for women investors? Easily accessible trading apps like Robinhood and Freetrade have drawn growing numbers of first-time women users during the pandemic. But could warnings about 'meme stocks' m…
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June 10, 2021 at 3:58 PM

UK protects 'gender critics'; Americans back gay marriage

Weekly Newsletter | openlynews.com Most Republicans back same-sex marriage for the first time ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Thomson Reuters Foundation · [email protected]
June 10, 2021 at 11:23 AM

Espresso - sacred forests, Chanel climate fund, child labour

Espresso | news.trust.org 'We have history': Saving Kenya's last sacred forests The Mijikenda people protect the forests along Kenya's coast, but pollution from quarrying could force the guardians to leave Fashion label Chanel invests $25 million i…
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June 9, 2021 at 11:32 AM

Indian loan apps, Nigeria's Twitter ban, child kidnapping in Mozambique

Espresso | news.trust.org Millions of Ugandans denied vital services over digital ID cards A quarter of Ugandan adults still don't have biometric identity cards - six years after they were introduced - leaving many struggling to access vital public services and entit…
  Thomson Reuters Foundation · [email protected]
June 8, 2021 at 11:21 AM

Espresso - G7 goals, Sarah Everard, India island tourism

Espresso | news.trust.org G7 leaders urged to show solidarity on climate change and COVID-19 at summit As developing countries grapple with more extreme weather and the pandemic, rich nations face growing calls to deliver on promises of climate finance and vaccine su…
  Laurie Goering · [email protected]
June 8, 2021 at 8:58 AM

A billion green hectares, the G7 under pressure, and India's solar schools - Climate change news from Frontlines

Climate Weekly Newsletter | Thomson Reuters Foundation Climate change news from the ground, in a warming world Was this forwarded to you? Sign up here Laurie Goering Climate editor As leaders of the G7 group of wealthy nations prepare to meet thi…