Activists climb ancient trees to stop Polish logging
The campaigners accuse Warsaw of ignoring EU orders to protect one of Europe's last ancient woodlands
Harvey brings death, destruction to Houston as flood waters rise
30,000 people expected to seek shelter
Thousands driven from homes, 7 dead, as Harvey hammers Houston
The most powerful hurricane to hit Texas in more than 50 years is forecast to remain in the region for several more days.
Armed men destroy two dozen logging trucks in Chile indigenous dispute
Attack comes less than two weeks after a similar incident in which 18 trucks were burned.
Insurers count cost of Harvey and growing risk from climate change
Munich Re scientist predicts climate change is likely to lead to more intense storms in the future.
Kenya imposes world's toughest law against plastic bags
In Nairobi's slaughterhouses, some cows destined for human consumption have had 20 bags removed from their stomachs
Houston devastated by deadly flooding from Harvey, more rain ahead
Authorities have urged residents to stay off the streets as rain falls at up to 5 inches an hour.
Harvey claims second fatality, threatens catastrophic floods
Harvey is the most powerful storm to hit Texas in more than 50 years.
Harvey barrels into Texas as Category 4 hurricane
"There will be major impacts along the coast and inland with periods of prolonged rain"
New mudslide hits Swiss town, eight hikers still missing
Melting permafrost due to warming temperatures is likely to be one of the factors behind the disaster