China's flood-hit Henan to get nearly $300 mln in emergency aid, donations
Henan has been hit by deadly storms, with at least 12 deaths reported so far, property damage and major disruption to life in the province
U.S. climate spending could help rural communities embrace green shift
Researchers say investing federal money in projects to tackle climate change in rural areas will help create jobs, economic value and a 'just transition' outside cities
Rich nations 'must consign coal power to history' - UK COP26 president
The world's biggest emitters are under pressure to end fossil fuel financing, with Britain targeting a coal power phase-out to be agreed at the COP26 climate talks it hosts in November
As climate impacts surge, UN science report to examine 'black swan' events
As climate change impacts speed up, the IPCC report should act as a 'wake-up call' for swifter action to curb global warming, scientists say
Argentina urges people to 'save water' with Parana river at 77-year low
The Parana River is the transportation route for 80% of country's farm exports and a source of drinking water, irrigation and energy
We cannot wait for pandemic to end to tackle climate change, says U.S. envoy Kerry
Kerry said nations must step up at the COP26 summit to go beyond the pledges made six years ago in the Paris agreement
Subway passengers trapped waist-high in floodwaters as Chinese river banks burst
No deaths or casualties have been reported, but the daily lives of the province's 94 million people have been upended by transport closures
Sprawling Oregon blaze expands, while firefighters gain ground
Scientists have linked the growing frequency and intensity of wildfires to prolonged drought and increasing bouts of excessive heat that are symptomatic of climate change
Floods lay bare Europe's 'gigantic task' in averting future climate damage
The devastation from last week's floods has made clear that the extreme weather events predicted by climate scientists are already happening, and require a direct response
Latin America to defend beef production at UN food summit
Concern is rising over the environmental impact of meat - but Paraguayan minister says beef-producing countries do not bear "much" responsibility for greenhouse gas emissions