Hurricane Dorian swirls toward anxious Florida, packing 140-mph winds
Dorian has the potential to put millions of people at risk and is set to cause devastating damage when it lands
As Dorian nears, Florida nursing homes face heat for lacking generators
190,000 people in the aging state live in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities
Hurricane Dorian strengthens as Florida prepares for impact
Parts of Florida face "an increasing risk of a prolonged, drawn-out event of strong winds, dangerous storm surge, and heavy rainfall"
Swedish teen climate activist takes school strike to gates of United Nations
Thunberg was joined by other young activists as she called for action from world leaders gathering in New York next month
OPINION: How to solve the water crisis? The real answer is local
Most funding for water is controlled by governments, banks and large businesses, but it is sustainable, community-owned services that can address the water crisis
Satellite data shows hunger looming in Senegal, Mauritania
The maps show large areas of barren pastures, which means animals will die, stripping owners of their sole source of food and income
Amazon fires pose health risks to children - WHO
There are anecdotal reports of a rise in respiratory problems among children at local health care facilities, says official
Don't dismiss regenerated forests as 'green deserts', scientists say
A new study shows that replanted and naturally re-grown forests can support insects and plants in a similar way to older trees
Boost for global climate fund as rich states pledge fresh billions
Donors make new pledges in a sign of approval for the work of the Green Climate Fund ahead of a pledging conference later this year
INTERVIEW- Indigenous people need a say on water rights, U.N. rapporteur urges
Indigenous knowledge, which could be key in making smart decisions about water, is being left out, an indigenous expert warns