Study cites longer dry spells as fueling U.S. wildfires
The findings by the U.S. Forest Service and University of Montana could help scientists better predict the severity of fire seasons
Death toll nears 400 in India's flood-hit Kerala, dozens missing
Some 1.2 million people are sheltering in camps following the worst flood in a century
Heatwaves, rains may become more severe as weather stalls-study
Global warming makes weather patterns linger longer in the same place
Australia weakens commitment to climate accord after government fractures
Australia is one of the largest carbon emitters per capita because of its reliance on coal-fired power plants
Rain abates in India's flood-hit Kerala, fears of disease in camps
Incessant rains since Aug. 8 have caused the state's worst floods in a century, and at least 186 people have perished
Worst floods in a century kill scores in India's Kerala
As the waters have risen, many people have found it increasingly hard to access food and other basic amenities, or to reach safety
Indonesian court rejects bid to stop coal power plant expansion
Residents say the expansion will lead to increased air and water pollution, damage crops, and have a negative impact on wildlife
On Thai island, hotel guests check out of plastic waste
"Every resort in Southeast Asia has a plastic problem. Until we all make a change, it's going to get worse and worse"
Saplings vie with skyscrapers to transform London horizon
Trees in cities reduce pollution, store carbon and protect people in heatwaves
Indians demand a say as construction chokes cities
Worldwide, cities occupy 2 percent of the land mass, but account for more than 70 percent of carbon dioxide emissions