Three die, hundreds evacuated in Ukraine flooding
About 800 people had been evacuated since heavy rains began on Monday, affecting 187 villages
Norway plans big expansion of Arctic oil exploration
Minister of petroleum and energy says the expansion is needed to protect jobs and generate wealth
The big chill: How Africa is moving to battle 'zombie' appliances
Used refrigerators and air conditioners, imported from Europe, are straining Africa's limited power supplies as the continent battles rising heat
Tencent's 'smart city' seen as model for post-coronavirus China
A new smart city that prioritises people and the environment with the help of technolgy may be a model in a post-pandemic world
Restoring natural habitats key for UK to meet CO2 targets, says new report
Wildlife Trusts report identifies habitats that, if restored, could absorb around a third of Britain's CO2 emissions
Global investors demand to meet Brazil diplomats over deforestation
Investment firms sent letters to seven embassies expressing concern Brazil is rolling back environmental protections
Deep sea mining could destroy undiscovered species, says Ocean Panel
Sea floor nodules contain battery metals needed to fuel global transition to clean energy, but trawling for them is likely to disrupt ecosystems
IKEA to review its Ukrainian wood supply after critical report
IKEA has begun an independent audit into practices in Ukraine after an NGO said suppliers to the furniture retailer had sourced illegally logged wood
Germany takes EU reins to steer towards green COVID-19 recovery
Germany will push the block towards a green post-coronavirus recovery after taking over the rotating EU presidency next week
Spain pushes clean energy decree to speed renewable rollout
Spain wants to make use of rich natural resources including prodigious sunlight both to reduce pollution and create jobs