CO2 levels to breach 50% rise from pre-industrial era in 2021 -Met Office
After falling sharply last spring as economies were hit by the coronavirus, emissions have now mostly returned to pre-pandemic levels
Toxic air in India linked to large number of miscarriages
Scientists found 29.7% of annual pregnancy losses in South Asia were attributable to pollution above World Health Organization guidelines
ANALYSIS-Thin Democratic control of Senate offers Biden chance for steps on climate
The Georgia run-off on Tuesday saw Kamala Harris cast the tie-breaking vote to remove control of the chamber from Republicans, offering hope for new climate policies
'You wake up well': Amazon villagers take vine tea to treat COVID
While there is no scientific evidence the tea can treat COVID, Brazil's indigenous Kayapo communities are using it to avoid the worst impacts of the virus
Natural disasters cause $210 billion in damage in 2020, insurer says
'Hyperactive' hurricane season and wildfires helped to push up losses, as climate changes bring more extreme weather
Bank lending to plastics industry faces scrutiny as pollution concerns mount
Banks provided $1.7 trillion of finance to 40 plastics companies without any requirement to tackle pollution, a new report shows
Oil drillers shrug off Trump's U.S. Arctic wildlife refuge auction
Fossil fuel companies hang back in sale of pristine Arctic wildlife refuge
As climate risks rise, U.S. urged to update flood maps and building rules
Green groups petition Federal Emergency Management Agency to update flood maps, set tougher standards for floodplain construction and prepare for climate impacts
Trump administration readies oil bidding in Alaska wildlife refuge
The move is among last-minute efforts by President Trump's government to expand U.S. fossil fuel development - but interest in the Arctic drilling leases appears low
Climate-smart farming for western Nepal villages eases migration pressure
Farmers are getting help to irrigate their land and protect crops from pests and extreme weather, enabling them to earn more and reducing the need to seek work in India