EU becoming safer, better-off and healthier - but less gender-equal
The bloc is gaining on some development goals but is failing to make headway on gender inequality or climate issues, found an EU report
Denmark to introduce green taxes on carbon emissions
Government will negotiate green tax reform later this year, which will see companies pay a levy on the amount of CO2 they emit
After BP takes a hit, investors widen climate change campaign
The effort aims to press oil majors to better reflect climate risks in their accounting, and will soon target other businesses with heavy fossil fuel exposure
Pope says coronavirus should spark new environmental awareness
The pandemic has led people to value their relationship with the environment, said Pope Francis, as he called for a green recovery
U.S. farming body and Zambian firm partner aim to boost crop yields
The project includes support for subsistence farmers to increase yields and help feed around 10 million people in the southern African region
Map of world's uncharted ocean beds takes shape despite crisis
The ocean floor is less well known than the surface of Mars and charting it could help show how oceans impact the earth's climate
Pandemic sparks push to keep green energy-access firms switched on
The COVID-19 crisis has shown how off-grid electricity is an essential service for poor communities, and efforts are underway to help providers get through tough times
European investors threaten Brazil divestment over deforestation
Seven major European investment firms say they will take their money out of beef producers, grains traders and even government bonds unless progress is made to protect Amazon rainforest
New platform matchmakes funders, tree planters to protect forests
TerraMatch's algorithm pairs funders' preferences with vetted projects that "get the right trees in the ground, the right way"