Prize-winning UK council houses show social homes can be inspired
The environmentally-friendly development has been hailed as a "modest masterpiece" by judges
South America forest fires could disrupt rainfall in region's farm belt -experts
There may be less rain in places that produce beef and soy not just in Brazil and Bolivia but also Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay
Victor the eagle's bird's eye view of the Alps raises climate change awareness
Alpine glaciers are melting at an alarming rate
As UN climate talks near, host Chile charges up electric transport
Santiago expands its green bus fleet, part of a push for all Chile's public transport to be run on electricity by 2040
Germany approves climate measures seen as weak by activists
The move paves the way for landmark climate legislation this year but some say the plans are too weak to meet a 2050 goal to make Germany carbon-neutral
OPINION: How to start a fast food revolution to save our health – and the planet’s
Taxes on sugar, gentle nudges using appealing words and affordability can all play a role
Church of England calls for climate voting debate before miner BHP's AGM
The Church wants the world's biggest listed miner to leave groups which lobby for policies inconsistent with global climate goals
German cabinet approves climate protection measures
The overall goal of the measures - priced at 54 billion euros - is to cut German greenhouse gas emissions to 55% of the 1990 level by 2030
Deep in Guatemala's jungle, drugs and murder are new neighbors to palm oil
Govt says it has uncovered coca plantations and cocaine labs, suggesting drug gangs have been operating freely in an area better known for its natural beauty, mining and African palm
Australian homes destroyed by spring fires in 'horrible' warning
Large parts of eastern Australia are experiencing severe drought, raising fears about worsening fires and shortages of drinking water