G20 nations should join G7 countries with climate pledges, says U.S.
The world's seven largest advanced economies agreed to stop international financing of coal projects by the end of this year
Mexico slow to shift climate gear, but some cities speed ahead
Two of Mexico's largest urban areas are pushing on with plans to become carbon-neutral but the federal government has been criticized for unambitious climate action
Biden directs U.S. agencies to assess, mitigate risks of climate change
Biden issued an executive order requiring development of a comprehensive government-wide climate-risk strategy within 120 days
Air pollution costs each American $2,500 a year in healthcare - study
Air pollution also contributes to 107,000 premature deaths per year in the United States, a report finds
Extreme weather was the biggest reason for people to flee homes in 2020
Wilder weather linked to climate change caused 98% of last year's displacements, with many from short-term evacuations but others lasting months or longer
OPINION: The future is green – but it can also be bright
The biggest roadblock to achieving net-zero aims is imagination and understanding it is possible
Forest rangers struggle to prevent poaching amid lockdowns
As the COVID-19 pandemic drives up poverty, many people are looking to scavenge forests for food and resources
UN bodies set up 'One Health' panel to advise on animal disease risks
The panel will publish a global plan later this year with recommendations on how to prevent the spread of diseases like COVID-19 from animals to humans
Private equity's falling out of love with plastic packaging
Investors look to dump plastic producers or give them green makeovers as ESG concerns reshape markets
Drones to digital: Asia, Africa find ways to plug COVID health gaps
From India to Liberia, the pandemic has underlined the crucial role that social enterprises can play in bridging health gaps, investors say