India seeks bids for $5 bln in transmission lines to fuel renewables growth
India has pledged to cut emissions and have clean energy account for at least 40 percent of its installed capacity by 2030, up from 21.4 percent now
Republicans defeat Green New Deal in U.S. Senate vote Democrats call a stunt
The Green New Deal, introduced last month by Democrats, marked an initial attempt to define legislation to create government-led investments in clean energy, infrastructure and social programs
Destructive Cyclone Idai rings 'alarm bell' on climate change - U.N. chief
The cyclone ripped through neighbouring Zimbabwe and Malawi, killing at least 686 people across the three southern African countries
Strong winds hamper firefighters tackling Portuguese wildfires
The weather conditions resemble those that caused a devastating wildfire in the central town of Pedrogao Grande in June 2017, killing 64 people and injuring more than 250
Destructive Cyclone Idai was a climate change 'alarm bell', says U.N. chief
The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) has designated Mozambique a level three emergency, placing it on a par with Syria, Yemen and South Sudan
Unprecedented flooding hits Iran, forces village evacuations
The flood has blocked a highway in eastern Tehran and videos posted on social media showed cars driving in flooded roads in southeast districts of the capital
Soaring temperatures spark early wildfires in Portugal
With no rain in sight and temperatures above usual for this time of year, Portugal has been on high alert for wildfires this week
Nearly 2 mln Mozambicans in need after cyclone -UN
The relief focus has turned to preventing or containing what many believe will be inevitable outbreaks of malaria and cholera
China boosts coal mining capacity despite climate pledges
Rising coal capacity has stirred concerns China will not keep to its commitment of capping carbon emissions by around 2030
Around 1.85 mln people affected by cyclone in Mozambique -UN
Relief workers prepare for what they say are inevitable outbreaks of diseases including malaria and cholera