World Bank issues $360 million Mexico catastrophe bonds
The bonds are designed to cover costs of immediate emergency relief functions
China orders 82 industries to obtain licenses before polluting
Companies that fail to comply could face fines of up to 1 million yuan or see their operations suspended
ANALYSIS-Russian gas pipelines to go ahead despite U.S. sanctions
The Kremlin sees the pipelines to Germany and Turkey as crucial to increasing its market share in Europe.
Activists accuse Poland of logging in ancient forest despite EU order
Poland's ruling eurosceptic party has repeatedly clashed with EU officials since coming to power
U.S. EPA reverses decision to delay smog rule after lawsuits
The administration of President Donald Trump has been seeking to roll back an array of environmental regulations imposed by former President Barack Obama.
Thailand floods kill 23, cause damage estimated at $300 mln
Ten of Thailand's 77 provinces are disaster zones
Hydro-powered smelters charge premium prices for "green" aluminium
"The pressure to make low-carbon metal is increasing from all sides."
German carmakers in emissions deal to try to avert diesel bans
"The car industry knows it has lost a lot of trust"
Panel beaters: Australia utilities branch out as customers shift to solar
One in six Australian homes had solar photovoltaic systems in 2016
One missing after second typhoon batters Taiwan
It is the first time the island has issued alerts for two storms simultaneously in 50 years