United States delivers $500 mln grant to global climate fund
Money comes days before Obama hands over to Trump, who has urged halting U.S. funds for U.N. global warming programmes
Matt Damon takes to Davos stage to put water on map
"People want to participate in their own solution"
Southern African maize munching pest is South American invader - experts
The fall armyworm outbreak has erupted in Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi and follows a crippling El Nino-triggered drought
In latest move, China halts over 100 coal-fired power projects
Move is in line with government's prolonged effort to produce more power from renewable sources
POLL-Unlike Trump, Americans want strong environmental regulator -Reuters/Ipsos
Survey could foretell stronger-than-expected public opposition to Trump's plans to boost energy development by slashing environmental regulations
Low-lying Micronesia hopes Trump reconsiders his stand on climate change
"I know in his heart he will have an appreciation of what Pacific islanders are all about," says foreign minister
Greenpeace slams HSBC for funding destructive Indonesian palm oil firms
HSBC and other banks lent to palm oil companies that are "responsible for unacceptable activities", Greenpeace says
Three arrested near North Dakota pipeline protest site
Native Americans and environmentalists say pipeline would damage sacred lands and pollute water supply of Standing Rock Sioux tribe
Stella Artois steps up work with Matt Damon's water charity
Belgian beer brand increases financial commitments to Water.org as its owner, Anheuser-Busch, moves into Africa where access to clean water can be limited
UK's Prince Charles co-authors 'Ladybird' guide to climate change
The vocal environmental campaigner has co-authored a basic guide to the problems posed by climate change