FEATURE-Amid fading oil boom, Canada's roughnecks seek green energy jobs
Finding jobs for ex-oil workers is key to smoothing the path towards renewable energy, experts say.
EXCLUSIVE-U.S. envoys told to be coy on re-engaging in Paris climate deal -cable
USA-CLIMATE/DIPLOMACY (EXCLUSIVE, PIX):EXCLUSIVE-U.S. envoys told to be coy on re-engaging in Paris climate deal -cable
Dutch students grow their own biodegradable car
Demands to reduce air pollution and tackle climate change have pushed auto companies towards alternative designs.
Hong Kong closes 13 beaches as congealed palm oil washes ashore
The spill comes just a year after mountains of rubbish washed up on Hong Kong's beaches.
Tropical storm Franklin weakens over Yucatan peninsula -NHC
The storm made landfall late on Monday
Keystone XL pipeline fate in balance as Nebraska opens hearings
The proposed pipeline has pitted environmentalists against business advocates.
Almost 190,000 evacuated as thunderstorms roil northeast China
The storms, which began on Thursday, have hit seven cities including the major port city of Dalian.
Delivering the foundation of the Sustainable Development Goals
Water, sanitation and hygiene will either be silver bullet to achieve SDGs – or missed opportunity that made us fail
Weakening Typhoon Noru makes landfall, batters central Japan with rain
"Usually typhoons just whip right on through, but this one is so slow, the rain goes on and on."
Vietnam floods kill 26, cause damage estimated at $41 mln
Flooding has crippled four provinces, damaging water systems and farms, where rice and fruit are grown