Renewable energy investors see opportunity in Puerto Rico's demolished grid
Some politicians and renewable energy investors see opportunity to re-invent the U.S. territory's grid as a storm-resistant network that relies more on local wind, solar, and batteries
World Bank approves $150 million disaster fund for Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic was battered by Hurricane Irma on Sept. 7 and drenched days later by Hurricane Maria
Evacuees leave Puerto Rico by cruise ship, some doubting they will return
"I'm sorry to be leaving Puerto Rico, but I have to. I prefer home, but it's impossible with these conditions"
Qatar must protect workers from lethal heat, rights group says
"Weather conditions in Qatar ... can result in potentially fatal heat-related illnesses"
Weather extremes, fossil fuel pollution cost US $240 bln - study
"The evidence is undeniable: the more fossil fuels we burn, the faster the climate continues to change"
In storm-ravaged Puerto Rico, drinking water in short supply
Puerto Rico water woes are tied to the collapse of its power grid; electricity is needed to pump, treat and filter water that shows up in household taps
Power blackout leaves darkened Puerto Rico isolated and paralyzed
Millions of people face an extended period without clean water, refrigeration, safe food or medical supplies
Post office workers grow vegetables, breed chickens on Paris rooftop "farm"
By 2020, the French capital will host more than 100 hectares (0.39 square mile) of rooftop gardens and planted walls
New index to help investors gauge food diversity
Food systems must diversify to cope with climate change
Puerto Rico evacuates area near crumbling dam, asks for aid
Authorities are working on the assumption that the dam would collapse