Tropical cyclone headed for southern India after causing little damage in Sri Lanka
India Meteorological Department has issued a red warning for parts of southern states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, forecasting heavy rains
U.N. chief says U.S. leadership key to fight climate emergency
Antonio Guterres said he trusted the American people to make sure their country would assume the global leadership needed for successful climate action
2020 likely world's second hottest year, U.N. says
The year has been characterised by heatwaves, droughts, wildfires and raging hurricanes
2020 likely world's second hottest year, U.N. says
This year has been characterised by heatwaves, droughts, wildfires and raging hurricanes, with global mean temperature about 1.2C above 1850-1900 baseline
Fossil fuel production far exceeds climate targets, U.N. says
Countries are planning and projecting an average annual increase of 2%, which by 2030 would result in more than double the fossil fuel production consistent with a 1.5C warming limit, says new report
Some Republican states would fight forced utility emissions cuts under Biden climate agenda
Republican-governed Mississippi, North Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska and Arkansas said they would challenge any new policies requiring the power sector to cut carbon emissions
Shell faces Dutch court as climate change activists demand end to emissions
The oil giant is accused of knowingly undermining international climate goals through its continued investment in fossil fuels
U.S. air monitors routinely miss pollution - even refinery explosions
The official network of 3,900 monitoring devices nationwide has routinely missed major toxic releases and day-to-day pollution dangers
Women's movement sweeps Latin America to loosen abortion restrictions
Inspired by mass protests in Argentina, women across the region are demanding more rights to end pregnancies and tackling stigma