Heatwave caused nearly 400 more deaths in Netherlands - stats agency
Death toll in late July was comparable to the rate during two heatwaves in 2006, which were among the longest ever in the country
China issues 'red alert' as super typhoon approaches mainland
The typhoon, the strongest since 2014, is expected to hit the mainland in early on Saturday and then turn north
EXPERT VIEWS-U.N. climate and land report flags need for 'new and healthy balance'
Development agencies and green groups say everyone - from government to business and individuals - must make an effort
Indigenous and women's rights can boost climate fight - U.N.
A report by the U.N. climate science panel recognises strong community land rights as key to tackling global warming
Art in the time of climate change: Edinburgh Festival Fringe goes green
Once characterised by streets strewn with flyers and plastic cups, the festival programme now has a blank first page for visitors to scribble down their recommendations and pass it on to others
Taiwan orders markets, schools closed on Friday as super typhoon approaches
Typhoon Lekima, which is packing maximum winds of 234 km per hour (145 mph), is expected to hit the island late on Thursday
UN flags need to cut meat to curb land use impact on global warming
Report stops short of advocating going meat-free, but says dietary changes, featuring plant-based foods and sustainable animal-sourced food, could free up land and cut emissions
Indonesia president makes moratorium on forest clearance permanent
The moratorium was first introduced in 2011 and has been renewed regularly as part of the efforts to reduce emissions from fires caused by deforestation
Floods in India kill 33, displace thousands
Floods in South Asia cause mass displacement and deaths annually, as the region gets seasonal monsoon rains during June-September
'Flight shame' website spells out emissions toll on global climate
Shameplane.com is spreading the Swedish-born concept of "flygskam"