Britain elects record number of female lawmakers in 2019 election
Women now represent just over a third of all members of parliament (MPs), taking 220 seats out of 650 in Britain's lower house compared to 208 in the previous election
Talk is just more hot air as emissions keep rising, climate activists tell politicians
CLIMATE-CHANGE/ACCORD (TV, PIX):Talk is just more hot air as emissions keep rising, climate activists tell politicians
World Bank says donors agree $23.5 bln in new funds for poorest countries
The funds will help countries deal with the challenges posed by climate change, gender inequality, and conflict and violence
Gabon bans gay sex as global pace of reform falters
The central African country is the 70th country to ban consensual same-sex relations
ArcelorMittal aims for 30% cut in emissions in Europe by 2030
The steel industry is responsible for about 7% of global emissions. Pressure is mounting on the sector to reduce its climate impact as the new European Commission has made carbon neutrality the top priority
NEWSMAKER-Algeria's new president Tebboune faces tough challenge
ALGERIA-TEBBOUNE/ (NEWSMAKER, TV, PIX):NEWSMAKER-Algeria's new president Tebboune faces tough challenge
Remote island off East Timor turns sunlight, air into drinking water
Innovative scheme uses solar power to suck water out of the air, with the aim of reducing plastic waste and providing the small community with a renewable supply of drinking water
Green Climate Fund stepping up on 'loss and damage', head says
With few other options to channel money to pay for growing climate losses, will the Green Climate Fund take a larger role?
Indonesia urged to follow 'game-changer' Malaysia on palm oil maps
Making palm oil plantation maps publicly available could make it easier to monitor who is responsible for fires and deforestation
California power producer PG&E files amended reorganization plan
PG&E US-BANKRUPTCY/:California power producer PG&E files amended reorganization plan