Microsoft announces plan to make the Xbox carbon neutralAn initial pilot program will cover 825,000 consoles.By K. Holt, 09.23.2019
UN says US fears over Huawei’s 5G are politically motivatedThe US fears China will use the company’s equipment for spying.By K. Holt, 04.05.2019
Governments reach deal to implement Paris climate change agreementThe question is whether or not it goes far enough.By J. Fingas, 12.15.2018
'Pokémon Go' creator Niantic to develop GPS-based tourism gamesNiantic is partnering with the United Nations for a responsible tourism project.By R. England, 11.20.2018
The US is not prepared to shape global internet policyLessons from the Senate hearing on the international internet landscape.By J. Conditt, 08.01.2018
Google works with the UN to monitor environmental changesThe tech giant will provide free, real-time environmental data.By S. Krishna, 07.16.2018
China is inviting international scientists to its future space stationIt's an open call for applicants from every UN member state.By D. Lumb, 05.29.2018
Treaty ending use of planet-warming HFCs takes effect in 2019The question is whether or not the US will ratify it.By J. Fingas, 11.19.2017
Microsoft and the UN to provide digital IDs for undocumented peopleBlockchain technology could give legal recognition to 1.1 billion people.By J. Fingas, 06.19.2017
Microsoft partners with the UN to track human rights abusesThe UN is looking into new ways to use big data.By D. Hardawar, 05.16.2017
E-waste levels are surging in AsiaThe volume of gadget garbage surged almost two thirds in just 5 years.By J. Fingas, 01.16.2017
'1979 Revolution' lands on AndroidGet a first-hand look at the tension and human cost of the Iranian Revolution.By J. Conditt, 12.14.2016
Canada-led effort would require more locally-made digital mediaGovernments could force services like Netflix to produce more homegrown videos.By J. Fingas, 12.13.2016
Video games are more important than ever IndieCade 2016 highlighted the power of video games to humanize critical social issues. By J. Conditt, 10.26.2016
The United Nations is turning VR into a tool for social changeA simple button turns your virtual visit into real-world good.By M. Lalwani, 09.30.2016
Sierra Nevada is taking the United Nations to space in 2021It's the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs' first actual mission.By M. Moon, 09.29.2016
UN rights council condemns the disruption of internet accessThe resolution is non-binding, but it sends a strong message.By J. Conditt, 07.01.2016
Final climate change deal keeps emissions in check, if it sticksThe final UN draft would lower greenhouse gases, but soft legal requirements could steal its thunder.By J. Fingas, 12.12.2015
Draft climate change deal lowers greenhouse gases by 2050195 countries have tentatively reached a climate agreement, but the finer points have yet to be hashed out.By J. Fingas, 12.05.2015