Countries' emissions pledges still fall short of global climate goals, UN says
A U.N. analysis says that under current pledges, global emissions would be 16% higher in 2030 in 2010 - far off what is needed to stave off disastrous climate change
OPINION: The most promising – and proven – carbon capture technology is nature
Each year, Earth’s vegetation and oceans capture and store half of human emissions - a massive ecological subsidy to the global economy, entirely taken for granted.
Where is the money? Climate finance shortfall threatens global warming goals
Time is running out for rich governments to deliver on unmet funding promises before COP26 climate talks, with many developing nations saying their emissions cuts depend on it
Lukewarm: rich states set to fall short of $100 bln climate funding goal
Without financial support, developing nations say they cannot make the huge investments needed to cut emissions or bolster their defences against worsening storms, floods and rising seas
'No other work': Indian villagers cling to coal despite damaged farms and homes
As India transitions to green energy, there are calls to create alternative jobs in coal hubs to help prevent rising poverty
Biden convenes world leaders to discuss climate change ahead of Glasgow summit
Biden will hold a virtual meeting of the Major Economies Forum in a bid to make the U.N. COP26 climate conference in Glasgow a success
Coronavirus compounds climate disasters but shows action can work - Red Cross
An example of the additional burden COVID-19 has put on those responding to disasters was the need for social distancing during evacuations caused by storms
Indonesian environment ministry to appeal air pollution verdict
Rapid urbanisation and chronic congestion in Jakarta - plus nearby coal-fired power plants - have contributed to the poor air quality, one of the worst in Southeast Asia
Far more finance needed for nature-rich nations to make global deal fly
Environmentalists say rich countries have a moral and economic responsibility to significantly increase funding as their higher consumption levels put greater stress on natural resources
Glasgow climate summit at risk of failure, U.N. chief warns
The U.N. chief urges both China and the United States - the world's two biggest emitters of greenhouse gases - to do their part