World Bank, AfDB commit $47 bln to African climate finance
Many countries on the continent, especially those on the coast, are among the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change such as rising sea levels and coral reef deterioration
Weak El Niño likely to prevail through spring -U.S. forecaster
"Due to the expected weak strength, widespread or significant global impacts are not anticipated"
James Bond to drive electric Aston Martin in new film - media reports
"Everybody is afraid of Bond getting labelled 'too PC', but they all felt the time was right to put him in a zero emission vehicle"
U.S. lawmakers tuck into juicy debate over meat substitutes
Lab-grown meat is not yet being sold but the trend has put the country's half-a-million meat-industry workers on edge
Africa's farmers urgently need climate-proof investment for food security
World leaders must step up spending on adaptation measures for our rapidly warming world
Talk positive to sell climate action to voters, Europe's politicians told
How can supporters of right-wing populist parties, expected to gain more seats in upcoming European elections, be persuaded of the benefits of tackling climate change?
Brazil's right-wing government puts gag order on environment agency
The order has stoked fears that President Jair Bolsonaro may be rolling back environmental protections out of the public eye
U.N. warns of millions of premature deaths by 2050 due to environmental damage
Air pollution from vehicles and industry as well as burning fuels such as wood, coal and kerosene for cooking, heating and lighting results in around 7 million deaths annually
Paris region to boost cycle commuting with bike parks and e-bikes
Less than 2 percent of Ile-de-France residents cycle to work, compared to 10 percent in Germany and 20 percent in the Netherlands, says region's head
EU singles out palm oil for removal from transport fuel
European Commission concluded 45 percent of the expansion of palm oil production since 2008 led to destruction of forests, wetlands or peatlands