Swiss firms narrowly avoid 'Responsible Business' liability as vote divides nation
In a divisive referendum, Swiss firms avoided an initiative to extend liability over human rights abuses and environmental harm caused abroad
Severe fire danger for Australia as temperatures smash records
Australia has been experiencing hotter and longer summers, with last season dubbed "Black Summer" after intense bushfires that killed dozens
Britons to plant trees to mark Queen Elizabeth's 70 years on throne
For the 70th anniversary of her rule, Brits will be encouraged to plant trees to make local areas greener and help the environment
At least three people killed by flooding in Sardinia
The deaths follow flooding after heavy rain swept the region
Eight dead after cyclone hits Somalia's Puntland, spead of locusts feared
The cyclone displaced 42,000 people from their homes and may also worsen the spread of damaging locusts
Black Friday: How can the ad industry help tackle climate change?
As consumers try to #TurnBlackFridayGreen, a new report calls for advertising to rein in its impact on the climate
Delhi police back off after scuffle with farmers, allow peaceful protest
Farmers say the changes will leave small growers vulnerable and could lead to a withdrawal of price supports for staples like wheat and rice
How green is your green investment? This app could tell you
With impact investment now a booming industry, new app Sugi aims to help users assess the carbon footprint of their portfolios
OPINION: A pandemic of malnutrition calls for new food policies in Africa
Policy, aid and private investments should go towards growing nutritious crops that are adapted to climate extremes
Family farmers struggle to keep up with fast-warming world
Rising global temperatures are predicted to fuel more hunger and inequality among small producers who grow a large share of the world's food - will they be able to adapt?