Too hot, too humid: why the sustained heatwave in India and Pakistan is so dangerous
India and Pakistan are no strangers to heat. This time of year is the worst, as heat peaks before the monsoon brings cooler conditions...
Food politics in West Bengal: What’s the beef with beef?
In India, food is much more than a source of energy and sustenance. One’s culture, regional identity, faith, and sometimes even livelihood are tied...
Prescribed Burns and Forest Thinning Averted Millions of Tons of Emissions and Billions in Damages
Work to reduce excess flammable vegetation in forests warded off the release of 2.7 million tons of carbon dioxide, averted nearly 60 premature deaths...
When privacy disappears: What life looks like inside displacement shelters in Gaza
In the early morning hours, when schools are supposed to prepare to welcome students, the yards are filled with men sleeping on the ground....
Hong Kong NGOs call for policy interventions to help vulnerable groups withstand heat hazards
This story is part of Global Voices’ May 2026 Spotlight, “Global crisis, local solutions.” This series will offer stories of resistance and successful climate...