Hurricane Florence deluges Carolinas ahead of landfall
The hurricane's sheer size means it could batter the U.S. East Coast with hurricane-force winds for nearly a full day
Arid Niger a 'model for Africa' as desert blooms
Rainwater storage and smarter farming is making life easier for Niger's farmers
Wet weather brings rise in tick-related cattle deaths in Zimbabwe
Changing weather patterns linked to climate change are bringing new pest worries
In war on smog, China considers how to take polluting diesel trucks off the road
The policy would come into effect in 2020 and would be implemented in the smoggiest northern regions of the country
Cities from New York to London end growth in climate-changing emissions
Reductions have come - despite the cities growing - by using less fossil fuel, boosting public transport and cutting waste
Wind, flooded roads herald approach of Hurricane Florence in N. Carolina
10 million people in potential disaster zone
Walk in the park: Cities fight climate change with greenery
Parks tend to be more politically popular than other climate measures because they bring tangible benefits for residents' quality of life
Wind and solar farms could double rainfall in Sahara, scientists say
If the entire desert were covered in wind farms and one fifth in solar panels, daily average rainfall would more than double
Hurricane Florence's winds start to rake North Carolina coast
An estimated 10 million people live in areas expected to be placed under a hurricane or storm advisory
Ban Ki-moon, Gates lend muscle to help world weather climate change
High-powered commission aims to strengthen funding and practical solutions for people and economies coping with climate change