Reefs for resilience: Insuring our shared natural capital
A new fund in Mexico will buy insurance that pays for projects to protect reefs before and after storm surges
Thirsty to thriving? Parched Pakistani port aims to become a new Dubai
For now, the "next Dubai", on Pakistan's coast, resembles the original mainly in one respect – it doesn't have much water
Rural Kenyans beat rising heat with mud-brick homes
Earth brick homes are cooler, cheaper and more environmentally friendly than more typical stone houses.
California risks severe "whiplash" from drought to flood - scientists
San Francisco and Los Angeles are "more likely than not" to suffer a freak series of storms which "would probably lead to considerable loss of life and economic damages"
Indonesia environment minister rebuffs groups who want more forest preserved
Home to the world's third-largest tropical forests, Indonesia is also the biggest palm oil producer
Australia confident of 'beating' Paris climate deal targets, says minister
"I'm confident of not just meeting it, but of beating it"
For better health, let communities take the pulse and the purse strings
Local participation and broad partnerships are crucial in fighting malaria and other diseases
Louisiana 'islanders' find a new home beyond the water
"This is our rebirth where we can start our re-population, to get off that endangered species list, and begin again"
Hong Kong fish feeding on plastic pose possible toxic risk - Greenpeace
A culture of eating out, fast food and takeaway in the territory is fuelling a rising tide of plastic waste
Michael Bloomberg to write $4.5 mln check for Paris climate pact
President Donald Trump last year pulled the United States out of the agreement, making the country the only one opposed to the pact