Norway, Germany and Britain said on Thursday they would spend up to $366 million over the next five years to help Colombia reduce deforestation in its vast Amazon rainforest. The three nations have backed Colombia's efforts to preserve forest areas covering almost 60 million hectares since 2015, with about $180 million invested so far. THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION
Read MoreA team of researchers used a type of artificial intelligence to predict attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in patients by having it analyze magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. According to a new paper published in the journal Radiology: Artificial Intelligence, their technique could also be used to spot other neurological conditions. FUTURISM
Read MoreJust before James McMaster became the chief executive of health food company Huel, he met a distraught job applicant. Her last employers had treated her as though she didn't exist. This inspired him to start a new strategy for his, and he encourages them to "bring yourselves to work". He says that allowing employees to show their personalities in their jobs helps drive up sales and leads to a happier workforce. BBC NEWS
Read MoreIt’s just another way that earlier environmental success could serve as a model for how we fight climate change. FAST COMPANY
Read MoreAbhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo are immigrants themselves — and they both think the evidence shows we need more people like them. VOX
Read MoreThose ubiquitous flimsy shopping sacks are vanishing from country after country, leaving less plastic in our seas, our trees and our own digestive systems. REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL
Read MoreOne in three people in Africa lacks access to a clean, reliable water source, and the figure is rising, according to the World Health Organization. PLACE
Read MoreDrax, which generates 5% of the UK's power, has said it plans to capture more carbon than it produces by 2030. BBC NEWS
Read MoreThough her nonprofit Model Alliance, Sara Ziff is tackling the dark side of the fashion industry, from child labor and low wages to sexual harassment and trafficking. FAST COMPANY
Read MoreIn the haze of the California wildfires, a Native American tribe’s independent electricity grid saved the day. Is a new model for energy in America rising from the ashes? REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL
Read MoreThe space, atop one of Thailand's oldest universities, mimics rice terraces and can help curb some of the impacts of climate change, say landscapers. PLACE
Read MoreThe city of Stockton in California has introduced a scheme which gives $500 (ÂŁ380) a month to residents earning less than the average income. The Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration (SEED) programme is already proving popular with local residents, but could the model work nationally? BBC NEWS
Read MoreIt's called "ecocide" and even the pope is talking about it. HUFFPOST
Read MoreOn board Darryl Green's small fishing boat, just off the island of Praslin in the Seychelles, the water is so clear we can see the seabed. Brightly coloured fish swim around the hull. BBC NEWS
Read More“We were absolutely astounded to find that as a result of trying to do what’s best for people the population emergency admissions had gone down.” QUARTZ
Read MoreSorting fake news from facts is a challenge with climate change - but a new cartoon ally is stepping up. THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION
Read MoreAdam, who has Down’s syndrome, lives independently in a tech-filled home he shares with housemates. The house is part of a project which uses smart devices, sensors and bespoke applications to enable people with learning disabilities to live without in-home carers. BBC NEWS
Read MoreThe city’s senior policy adviser for climate, sustainability, and resilience explains how it’s using its resources to find natural ways to remove carbon from the atmosphere and embed it in city owned land. FAST COMPANY
Read MoreOnly 9% of plastics get recycled, and significant reductions will require systemic change – but there are easy tips for individuals to cut back. THE GUARDIAN
Read MoreThe AgroPad can analyse soil in seconds, meaning it could improve crop yields and reduce the use of fertilisers. THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION
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