China building Arctic cruise ship for "Polar Silk Road"
China released its first official Arctic policy white paper in January
Stephen Hawking was the kind of celebrity activist we need more of
Whatever our personal feelings about celebtivism, stars can quickly raise awareness to do with an issue in ways others cannot
Stephen Hawking was the kind of celebrity activist we need more of
Celebrities can push the needle on the world’s major issues, but it must be backed by real substance
Mekong River researchers hope to find ways to make dams less damaging
The environmental impact of dams may drastically change the economies and social structures of communities, researchers say
Growing glaciers prove cold comfort for Pakistan’s Shimshal valley
An unusual glacier in the remote north of Pakistan has blocked a river - and threatens flooding as it melts
None like it hot - warmer winters worry Arctic scientists
The Arctic is warming faster than the rest of the planet - and Longyearbyen is seeing it firsthand
INSIGHT-Weathering Trump's skepticism, US officials still fighting global warming
State Department envoys and federal agencies remain active participants in international efforts to fight climate change
With smart crops and cash, women slash female genital mutilation in Kenya
"FGM exists to control women and girls. But if we can empower them to speak out and earn their own income, then society will look at them differently."
U.N. climate projects in Congo leave locals worse off - report
Forest protection projects threatened the rights and incomes of indigenous groups, including about 73,000 pygmies, land rights researchers said
Poor farmers need better protection from costly disasters - UN
Globally, about 2.5 billion people rely on agriculture for their livelihoods, and climate extremes hit them hard