Young U.S. Republicans defy party to fight climate change
Young Conservatives for Carbon Dividends have called for laws to tax oil, natural gas and coal producers of planet-warming greenhouse gases
Long wait seen for electric planes despite historic first flight
An all-electric commercial plane flies for the first time, spurring hopes of replacing fuel-powered jets with green alternatives
Namibia rushes to drill boreholes as worst drought in a century bites
Environment ministry says drought has caused a third of Namibia's 2.5 million people to go hungry, and hundreds of wild animals in conservation parks as well cattle on farms are dying
Island states, threatened by disasters, demand urgent action at U.N. climate talks
Nations bearing the brunt of extreme weather say that wealthier nations are refusing compromises needed to advance talks.
East Europeans demand funds for EU climate push, say poor should not pay
Tense talks are expected at a summit in Brussels, at which the majority will offer incentives to reluctant east to win their support for the goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
Trump mocks teen climate activist Thunberg: 'Chill Greta, Chill'
The spat comes on the fourth anniversary of the Paris climate pact that Trump withdrew from soon after taking office
Swipe right for climate action: Gen Z daters seek a green love match
Tinder survey shows young users are looking for matches who share their commitment to activism, including on climate change
Saving Indonesians from climate disasters, one social media post at a time
Indonesia suffers hundreds of natural disasters every year
Summit head Chile says "no excuses" if climate talks fail
Delegates are locked in disputes over how carbon markets should work, what finances are available for vulnerable nations, and when emissions targets should be made more ambitious
Famine stalks millions in South Sudan after droughts, floods - U.N.
UN says it needs $270 mln urgently to provide food to hungry South Sudanese in the first half of 2020 and avert mass starvation