How nature tourism can help drive a green COVID-19 recovery
For every dollar governments invested in protected areas and nature-based tourism in 2019, the economic rate of return was at least six times higher, finds World Bank report
Unrelenting U.S. Southwest heatwave continues as power grids hold up
The National Weather Service issued excessive heat warnings for five states - California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and part of Colorado
Global carbon price floor would limit global warming - IMF staff
Needed reductions in emissions are unlikely to happen unless the global carbon price hits about $75 per ton by 2030, up from just $3 now, says IMF head
From solar jobs to electric cars, Los Angeles seeks green future for all
As California’s largest city pushes for net-zero emissions, its government, community groups and businesses aim to achieve social and climate goals at the same time
Texas and California power grids pass heatwave test for now
High temperatures topped 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 Celsius) for much of this week in parts of several Western states
Croatian island eyes green energy self-sufficiency in this decade
The island currently produces 10% of its overall target from solar power
BOJ to launch new scheme for fighting climate change, keeps policy steady
Under the scheme, the central bank will provide funds to financial institutions that increase loans and investment for activities aimed at combatting climate change
Japan to tighten rules on coal power exports to meet G7 vow
The trade ministry will co-ordinate with other government ministries to work out the details of Thursday's decision to review the coal export rules
'Iron Man' Downey backs DNA mapping of rivers, wetlands to protect wildlife
The eBioAtlas, which will gather information from freshwater sites, aims to unlock private investment for nature conservation and guide government policy on biodiversity
U.N. adopts new measures to cut ship emissions, critics call for more
Energy efficiency measures aim to reduce the carbon intensity of international shipping by 40% by 2030 from 2008 levels - but EU officials are considering stronger steps