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Our correspondents and contributors report on human rights and environmental justice issues from across the world, telling globally relevant stories from a local perspective.

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August 15, 2023
Italy's Po Delta's race against a changing climate
topic: Natural disaster
by: Vittoria Torsello
As the river's waters wane, threats to the local economy and ecosystem escalate. And so do calls to action.
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August 12, 2023
As India floods, experts look beneath the surface
topic: Natural disaster
by: Sanjana Choudhary
Scientists have studied the root cause of India's worsening floods. What they found came as a surprise for many.
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August 10, 2023
'Sex for Fish': the gender crisis blighting Malawi's fisheries
topic: Women’s rights
by: Leonard Masauli
Women in the country pay the highest price for depleting fish stocks.
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August 08, 2023
The Indigenous Peoples weaving their way to higher education
topic: Indigenous people
by: Ellen Nemitz
"We usually think we bring the solution to the communities, but over time we have realised that the solution is there."
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August 06, 2023
The Indian invention revolutionising cattle farming
topic: Sustainable Agriculture
by: Hanan Zaffar, Jyoti Thakur
A solar-powered fodder station is trying to alleviate a cattle feed shortage that led milk pries in India to skyrocket. But how effective is this method?
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August 03, 2023
Solidarity in Glitter: Why queer Russian expats protest abroad
topic: LGBT Rights
by: Eleftheria Kousta
"Every small action helps, even if it’s just a chat in the kitchen."
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August 01, 2023
Miyawaki method: a game-changer for urban reforestation?
topic: Deforestation
by: Chermaine Lee
How one Japanese ecologist's method is changing the face of cities.
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July 31, 2023
Is rhino horn-trimming causing more damage than good?
topic: Conservation
by: Cyril Zenda
The anti-poaching measure has 'hidden' and 'cryptic' consequences that cause alarm among researchers.
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July 28, 2023
What's behind Taiwan's belated #MeToo wave?
topic: Women’s rights
by: Sarah Li
In the past two months, Taiwan has witnessed a surge of over 100 sexual abuse accusations, with new ones surfacing almost daily.
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July 25, 2023
Behind closed doors: LGBTQ+ people struggle in Cameroon's shadows
topic: LGBT Rights
by: Njodzeka Danhatu
Following in Uganda's footsteps, Cameroon appears to be escalating its crackdown on queer people.
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July 24, 2023
Air pollution's unseen victims
topic: Air Pollution
by: Aman Singh
"It feels as if I take loads of dirt and pollutants home with me."
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July 21, 2023
What are Sponge Cities and how can they save us from floods?
topic: Climate action
by: Chermaine Lee
Hong Kong and China's success with the "Sponge City" concept is inspiring climate mitigation efforts globally.
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July 20, 2023
The African nation going against the tide on sodomy laws
topic: LGBT Rights
by: Khonani Ontebetse
"Tolerance is not the goal. We are working toward full inclusion."
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July 19, 2023
Rohingya refugees find hope in language preservation
topic: Refugees and Asylum
by: Asma Hafiz
"I can send messages in my native language. I know we have far more problems to overcome, but this has given us more representation and legitimisation."
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July 17, 2023
Restoring the Congo Basin: Indigenous women leading the charge
topic: Indigenous people
by: Yukfu Sylvie Bantar
Indigenous women are shaping the future of 'Africa's lungs.' Here's how.
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July 15, 2023
Can India solve its child bride crisis?
topic: Child rights
by: Ayesha Khan
India has the world's highest rate of child brides. But experts believe there is a way to eradicate this.
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July 13, 2023
UK fails to curb deforestation bankrolling. What's next?
topic: Deforestation
by: Kate Bermingham
The UK ranks third in funding deforestation projects, and indigenous communities are the first to pay the price.
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July 10, 2023
Mounting waste crisis puts Kashmir's ecosystem in danger
topic: Pollution
by: Sameer Mushtaq, Suhail Bhat
Kashmir’s breathtaking landscape is threatened by massive amounts of trash, endangering its delicate environment and highlighting the urgent need for action
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July 06, 2023
Nigerians experiment with wildfire prevention methods
topic: Sustainable Agriculture
by: Ekpali Saint
Wildfires threaten Nigeria's rainforest and endangered species. Discover how SMACON is preventing wildfires and protecting biodiversity.
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July 03, 2023
How India’s women adapt to a hotter world
topic: Climate Change
by: Naila Khan
Amid scorching heat waves, women-led initiatives rise, building resilience and tackling extreme weather impacts in vulnerable Indian communities.
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