We need more, EU and U.S. urge China ahead of climate summit
Ambitious action from China could pressure other countries to act, with India and Saudi Arabia among those that have yet to upgrade their emissions-cutting commitments
South Africa should not rush move away from coal, minister says
The minister points to China's own energy needs as an example of what could go wrong if a transition is attempted too quickly
Climate change set to worsen resource degradation, conflict, report says
Afghanistan gets the worst score on the report, as ongoing conflict has damaged its ability to cope with risks to water and food supplies, climate change, and alternating floods and droughts
U.S. judge blocks enforcement of near-total abortion ban in Texas
The case is part of a fierce legal battle over abortion access in the United States, with numerous states pursuing restrictions
Can carbon's price finally match its value at COP26?
A global pricing mechanism for CO2 emissions could make polluters acknowledge and pay the full environmental cost of the oil and gas that drives the wheels of industry
As Nepal runs dry, communities tap water harvesting
As groundwater depletes and climate change impacts strengthen, a rooftop system that catches, stores and filters rainwater is helping a Kathmandu Valley town beat thirst
Brazil environment minister aims to boost image at UN climate conference
Far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been blasted internationally for not doing enough to stop deforestation
UN weather agency warns of water crisis without urgent reforms
Report calls for more financing and urgent action to improve cooperative water management, with better warning systems needed for floods in Asia and drought in Africa
Fossil fuel demand shakes off pandemic in blow to climate fight
Global coal and gas demand are set to increase this year, dealing a setback to hopes the pandemic would spur a faster transition to clean energy
Reality check needed on finance to keep people safe in a warming world
International funding for vulnerable countries to adapt to climate change is falling short of needs by tens of billions of dollars each year, as harmful impacts strengthen fast