Indigenous Ecuadorans fight back as metal mining eats into Amazon
Driven by demand for 'green metals' to fuel the global transition to clean energy, Ecuador's mining growth threatens its forests
Indigenous peoples warn of global delay on forest protection push
From the Amazon rainforest to Indonesia, indigenous groups see little progress on protecting forests since COP26 climate summit
OPINION: U.S. law to ban Xinjiang goods protects Uyghur people. But it can’t end there
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act marks a major milestone in the fight to end forced labor in Xinjiang. But we must do more to stop the abuse of my people.
Crypto thrives in crisis zones as investors flee crash
Despite the crypto crash, charities in crisis hit places from Gaza to Kabul say it is their best option to receive cash quickly
LGBTQ+ Nigerians celebrate Pride month in defiance of anti-gay law
Gay, trans and bisexual Nigerians are gathering to party and push back against anti-gay laws and societal norms
India must colour coal cash green for mining hubs to survive
Mining regions that lean on coal for revenue will be severely hit if work on a post-coal economy starts now, says new research, calling for more spending on renewable energy
OPINION: Abused, robbed, shunned, widows pay high price for spouse’s death
This International Widows Day, I am calling for greater financial help for millions of widows left struggling while grieving and an end to harmful, degrading traditions
Trans athletes participation in sport: what's the debate?
Trans women who have gone through male puberty will not be able to swim internationally, locking out record-breaking Lia Thomas
OPINION: Coming out twice is hard – but it might be the catharsis you need
The AIDS pandemic of the 1980s pushed some people back into the familiarity of the closet but coming out a second time can be transformational.
Hockey, triathlon join raft of sports reviewing transgender policy
Advocates for transgender inclusion argue that not enough studies have yet been done on the impact of transition on physical performance, and that elite athletes are often physical outliers in any case