France's greens make strong gains in European Parliament vote
'We are witnessing a green European wave tonight' Yannick Jadot, leader of the French greens, told supporters
South African carbon tax finally becomes law
One of Africa's worst polluters is transitioning to lower emissions in a bid to meet commitments on climate change
Tornado tears through Oklahoma community, killing at least 2
The tornado was the latest in a string of violent storms that have raked Central Plains states from the Texas Panhandle north to Iowa
Ireland's Greens surge in European, local elections -TV exit poll
European Greens co-lead candidate Bas Eickhout talked of a "green wave" rolling on to Irish shores from the Netherlands
S.African govt. withdraws sulphur dioxide emissions changes ahead of carbon tax
South Africa's carbon tax law kicks-in on June 1 after nearly a decade of delays, though campaigners say it is too little, too late
Sweden's Thunberg demands climate action on day of global school strikes
Thunberg began her protest for climate action alone in August outside the Swedish parliament, but she has since drawn support around the world from children, teenagers and adults
'We won't stop here' - European teens vow to keep up climate strikes
Students say they will continue putting pressure on politicians to step up action on climate change, as adults plan to join them on Sept. 20
S.African court dismisses sulphur dioxide emissions changes ahead of carbon tax
The change risks intensifying diseases and environmental degradation already in areas with already high measures of SO2 and other greenhouse gasses, said campaigners
Environment activists block entrance to Norwegian central bank
The demonstrators also plan wider actions against the government in a bid to halt Norway's production of oil and gas
Palm oil watchdog to create separate standards for smallholders - Indonesia director
Getting farmers to obtain sustainable certification will encourage them to comply with good agricultural practices and reduce the risk of forests being converted or damaged, says RSPO official