Zika, dengue to threaten up to a billion more as climate warms
In urban centers with a high population density, many people may face exposure to such viruses for the first time in their lives
UK greenhouse gas emissions down 2.5 pct as renewables hit record
Britain's greenhouse gas emissions have now fallen 43.5 percent since 1990, putting it more than halfway towards meeting a legally binding target to cut them by 2050 to 80 percent below 1990 levels
Storm-slammed Mozambique must rebuild for 'tomorrow's climate'
Long-term investment is needed in countries hit by Cyclone Idai to strengthen infrastructure against wilder weather and rising seas
Britain's greenhouse gas emissions fell 3 pct year-on-year in 2018
The drop was due largely to lower coal-fired power generation, marking a sixth consecutive yearly decline
Asia's mega-cities need clean energy drive to cope with environmental threats
Booming growth of cities has caused serious pollution problems and will challenge transport networks, food supply chains and energy supplies
Southern Asians unaware of deadly health risks from polluted air
A study of media content found the public debate on air pollution largely focused on vehicle emissions, overlooking other causes and longer-term health issues
After drought and floods, Afghanistan confronts critical harvest
Ample snow and rain during winter partly replenished soil moisture and raised hopes for a better wheat crop, which is a food source for rural families who turn their harvested grain into bread
China bucking global shift from coal-fired power - environmental study
Satellite images show China "quietly resumed" construction in 2018 on dozens of previously shelved coal power plants, says a report by green groups
EU lawmakers back ban on single-use plastics, set standard for world
Straws, forks and knives as well as cotton buds will be banned in the European Union by 2021
Air pollution linked with psychotic experiences in UK teens, study finds
With two-thirds of the global population projected to live in a city by 2050, further research into the health effects of air pollution is crucial, scientists say