New York lawmakers pass aggressive law to fight climate change
If signed into law, it would make New York the second U.S. state to aim for a carbon-neutral economy, after California
Himalayan glaciers melting far faster this century - study
Himalayan glaciers have been melting twice as fast since the start of this century, underscoring the threat climate change poses to water supplies for hundreds of millions of people across Asia
Protecting basic services from disasters saves cash, improves lives - World Bank
As climate threats rise, investment is needed in building transport, energy, telecoms and water systems that work through disasters
Momentum builds for EU leaders to agree carbon neutral 2050 pledge at summit
A majority of the EU's 28 members have signed up to the lofty target ahead of a summit of leaders, despite resistance from eastern European nations worried it could cost jobs
Trump administration replaces Obama-era power plant rule, in boost to coal
Environmentalists and Democratic lawmakers say regulation is too weak to significantly reduce emissions and will put public health at risk
Despite drought, Costa Rica's electricity stays clean - but not cheap
The Central American nation relies on hydropower, but investing in extra capacity to keep the lights on during dry periods has saddled its utility with rising debt
Indonesia to restore 200,000 hectares of peatland this year
Efforts could cut risks that fires blanket Southeast Asia in haze, causing huge economic losses
Retreating Swiss glacier spurred May's new 2050 climate goal
Regular hikes in the Swiss Alps showed Britain's prime minister that climate change is happening
Hotels, firms cut back on water use as taps run dry in India's Chennai
Chennai is one of 21 cities that a government think tank warned last year could run out of ground water by 2020
Electric planes start small as industry wrestles with emissions
An all-electric commuter plane and a small Airbus-backed hybrid are among aircraft programmes being touted at the Paris air show