Philippines' Duterte signs Paris pact on climate change
Manila has committed to reduce its emissions by 70 percent by 2030, but needs technical and financial support
Tornadoes, storms rip through U.S. Midwest, killing at least two
A February tornado is a rarity in Illinois, meteorologist says
INSIGHT-U.S. military marches forward on green energy, despite Trump
U.S. Department of Defense plans to forge ahead with a decade-long effort to convert its operations to renewable power
White House denies Trump order on biofuels program pending, markets roiled
USA-TRUMP/RENEWABLES (UPDATE 4):UPDATE 4-White House denies Trump order on biofuels program, sows market confusion
Marshall Islands first to ratify global HFC greenhouse gas pact
"My country will not survive without urgent action to cut emissions by every country and every sector of our economies" - Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine
Afghan capital's thirsty residents dig deep to combat drought, overuse
Several unseasonably dry winters have exacerbated the problem. Heavy rain and snow this year raise hopes groundwater can be replenished, at least for a while.
China's total energy consumption rose 1.4 pct in 2016
Greenpeace says China virtually certain to overachieve 2020 climate targets "if the rapid shift to clean energy and away from over-reliance on polluting industries continues"
Melting snow new danger for those fleeing to Canada from U.S.
Melting snow poses major flood risk to asylum seekers crossing from U.S. to Canada
Famine-hit South Sudanese eat weeds and water lilies to survive
South Sudanese families caught up in famine are hiding from marauding gunmen in the swamps and islands of the river Nile.
Bangladesh opens first solar-powered food warehouse
Food silos are crucial for natural disaster-prone Bangladesh to keep stocks safe from water and other threats