Solar energy is saving lives in Libya's hospitals
After years of conflict, much of Libya’s basic infrastructure has broken down
Fiji villagers plant mangroves in race against rising seas
Experts say thriving mangrove ecosystems can store two to four times more carbon than most other tropical forests
FEATURE-As tractors dig to green the land, Niger women lose out on work
Land projects such as this one have turned large tracts of Niger from brown to green in recent years and made parts of the hot, dry West African nation productive again
Tesla switches on giant battery to shore up Australia's grid
"We think that's what's really going to accelerate the uptake of energy storage in Australia"
Brazil environmentalist Marina Silva to run for president in 2018
"Brazilians want a country free of corruption"
More Bali flights cancelled on forecast of volcanic ash
"We have advised citizens the volcano may erupt. We never say 'please don't come' but we have issued travel advisories"
Cyclone batters southwestern India coast killing 14, many missing
Cyclone Ockhi has claimed so far around 14 lives with many fishermen still feared trapped at sea
Can a coast-to-coast canal solve Nicaragua's poverty problem?
Government says project will bring jobs and protect forests, but opponents decry risks to environment and property rights
FEATURE-Johannesburg's new "agripreneurs" dig for green gold on skyscraper rooftops
Growing vegetables on roofs in the inner city could help feed poor families healthily, and create much-needed jobs
Scientists look to Bali volcano for clues to curb climate change
Volcanoes are emerging as natural laboratories to mimic "geo-engineering" - a possible short-cut to curb global warming by injecting sun-dimming chemicals high above the Earth