FEATURE-Kenya's herders swap livestock for chillies as drought bites
Chillies are a safe bet for farmers in times of drought as they do not require fertilisers or water once the roots are established in the soil
FEATURE-Toxic waste from U.S. pot farms alarms experts
As California moves to license growers, officials plan to regulate the use of chemicals
At least two dead as weakening Typhoon Noru nears main Japanese islands
The Amami island chain, located just south of the southwest main island of Kyushu, was pounded by heavy rain and high winds on Saturday and Sunday
Extreme weather seen killing 152,000 Europeans a year by 2100
Major study suggests heat waves will be the most lethal weather-related disaster
British Columbia extends emergency status again as wildfires rage
More than 45,000 people have been forced to flee their homes as emergency services battle fires
Volkswagen exec pleads guilty in U.S. emissions cheating case
In March, Volkswagen pleaded guilty to installing secret software in vehicles to evade emissions tests
"Lucifer" heat wave holds Italy, eastern Europe in fiery grip
"This prolonged period of extremely hot weather is particularly dangerous for people with existing health problems"
"Lucifer" heat wave holds Italy, eastern Europe in fiery grip
Italy and the Balkans worst affected, though areas as far north as southern Poland also bask in abnormally hot temperatures
World Bank issues $360 million Mexico catastrophe bonds
The bonds are designed to cover costs of immediate emergency relief functions
China orders 82 industries to obtain licenses before polluting
Companies that fail to comply could face fines of up to 1 million yuan or see their operations suspended