'Ecological Ponzi scheme' threatens to bring down humanity, scientists warn
Scientists say failing politics and a focus on short-term economic gains is accelerating biodiversity loss, climate change and over-consumption and pushing societies toward breakdown
If I were president... From climate change to hunger, celebs state their priorities
Climate change, racial equality and coronavirus are among top issues cited by celebrities asked what they would tackle if elected leader
Africa's Great Green Wall aims for fresh growth spurt after sluggish start
As climate extremes and human practices degrade land in the Sahel, donors boost backing for a major initiative to halt desertification that is lagging behind its goals
China pushes technical solutions in race to meet climate goals
Government says it will promote construction of large-scale carbon capture demonstration projects and deploy advanced satellite technology to track land use change
Can SE Asian workers take the heat? Researchers tackle rising temperatures
Factory workers - many of the women - also face heat stress, says researcher on a new study that will examine heat impacts on outdoor and indoor workers in Southeast Asia
WWF urges pandemic reset to stop forest loss for harmful food production
Commercial agriculture is a key driver of deforestation, says green group, stressing COVID-19 offers a chance for a new relationship with nature
REUTERS NEXT-U.N. climate chief looks to Biden to boost global action
Incoming U.S. president and wealthy nations could help galvanise action on climate change this year, says U.N. climate boss
Senate shift paves way for straight-talking U.S. climate reforms
Democratic Senate race victories in Georgia give a 'green light' to President-elect Joe Biden's push for a new climate-smart pandemic stimulus
Brazil environmental fines fall 20% as deforestation soars
Brazil's rightwing administration has created impunity for illegal loggers, said a factchecking initiative, as fines drop sharply
Coronavirus causes largest U.S. greenhouse gas emissions drop since World War Two -report
The fall means the U.S. will outperform its pledge to reduce emissions 17% by 2020 - but they are due to rebound with economic activity, researchers warned