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Adults swell ranks of students in record global climate march
On the ground at the Global Climate Strikes
Colombian cities gather green speed with electric buses
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Youth action on climate change
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Flight to the future:One land's quest to defuse climate 'timebomb'
Inspired by Swedish teen, worldwide protest demands climate action Reuters
California, 22 other states take Trump to court over climate rules Reuters
UN urged by own staff to look at its climate footprint Reuters
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FACTBOX: Germany's climate protection package Reuters
Germany agrees "art of the possible" climate action plan Reuters
'This is our future' say students, as climate protests sweep globe Reuters
Arctic expedition to investigate 'epicentre of climate change' Reuters
Amazon 'forest guardians' stalk illegal loggers Reuters
Palm industry body to act against any members contributing to smog Reuters
The three young women racing to defuse a climate-change bomb Reuters
Australian students kick off global climate strike Reuters
Climate strikers poised to kick off global wave of marches Laurie Goering
Storm halts flights to Houston, city braces for torrential Imelda Reuters
France persuades Germany to consider EU carbon border tax Reuters
Children suffering anxiety over climate change: psychologists Sonia Elks
Burger King scraps plastic toys in children's meals Reuters
Germany faces test of green credentials with new climate plan Reuters
Costa Rica indigenous farmers change along with the climate Sebastian Rodriguez
Filipina chef relying on chocoholics to help beat typhoon threats Michael Taylor
U.N. climate summit to test world’s resolve to halt warming Reuters
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Fire and hail push insurers to rethink climate change risks Reuters
National governments told to back cities to win climate fight Megan Rowling
Trump and California go to war over clean cars Reuters
Bangladesh families shoulder costs of coping with climate change Naimul Karim
Britain launches major auction for offshore wind leases Reuters
Greta Thunberg to U.S. Congress on climate change: 'Wake up' Reuters
Human rights threats in warming world could speed climate action Laurie Goering
World leaders to take stock of 'faltering' global goals Ellen Wulfhorst
Greta Thunberg: From teen activist to leader of global movement Reuters
As Amazon burns, investors call on firms to protect rainforests Reuters
Bermuda braces for approach of major hurricane Humberto Reuters
From recycled leather to natural dyes, fashion tries to limit envi Reuters
Storm Lorena threatens to dump heavy rain on Mexican resorts Reuters
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Africa is caught in the crossfire of climate change and conflict

Limiting climate change through a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is the only way to avert the most disastrous consequences, and to limit forced displacement
Anne Hidalgo, Bill de Blasio, ...

Why we support the global climate strikes

As mayors, we have a unique opportunity to bestow a bright and hopeful legacy to the next generation. This is the future we want
Will Sarni

Why have we not solved the world's water problem?

As stories about water crises continue to make global headlines, the question of what to do lingers and the clock ticks
Rachel Kyte, Jeppe Kofod & ...

How to cool down as the world warms up fast

For over 1 billion people, their ability to survive and thrive is undermined without access to sustainable cooling

In Depth

'This is our home': Kenya islanders demand say in foreign-backed projects
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Damage to land feeds migration and conflict - UN official
'Water women' quench thirst of central India's parched villages
As students map the weather, an Indian village bests its water woes

Videos & Pictures

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Somaliland: One land's quest to defuse a climate 'timebomb'
City of Dry Lakes | Bangalore in 360
When disasters and conflicts collide: Colombia
Land of Little Rain
Remote Greek isle switches off power cuts, lights up green energy
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