China coal mine approvals surge despite climate pledges
China's energy regulator gave the go-ahead to build 141 million tonnes of new annual coal production capacity from January to June, compared to 25 million tonnes over the whole of last year
U.S. has lost 24 million acres of natural land in 16 years -independent report
Encroachment by agriculture, energy development, housing sprawl and other human factors make the country more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, says Center for American Progress
World leaders must prove they've listened to climate activists - Thunberg
A year of protests has not led to any progress in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, says Swedish teen climate activist
Targeted insurance offers French farmers some drought relief
So-called parametric policies pay out when a pre-agreed event such as a hurricane of specific intensity occurs
Google pledges carbon-neutral shipping, recycled plastic for all devices
The new commitments step up the competition among tech companies aiming to show that they are curbing their environmental impact
As fires burn, can Indonesia avoid repeat of 2015 haze crisis?
Since the last major haze disaster, Indonesia has put in place measures to prevent fires on forested and peatland, but researchers and activists say it could do more
Indonesian walks 700-km backwards to highlight deforestation
Medi Bastoni walks at least 20-30 km a day, carrying only snacks and water, and a rear-view mirror attached to his backpack helps him to avoid obstacles.
'Land of bachelors'? In parched central India, no water means no wife
Across rural Bundelkhand, parents are dismissing marriage proposals for their daughters, as water shortages leave local men hard-up and their wives facing a harsh life
Sharp rise in Brazilian deforestation undeniable, says sacked research chief
Sacking of Ricardo Galvao seen as a dangerous attack on one of the key pillars of Brazil's fight against climate change – the use of data from satellite imagery to measure and combat deforestation