Biden announces return to global climate accord, new curbs on U.S. oil industry
A raft of executive orders by the newly sworn-in president mark the start of a major policy reversal on climate change in world's second-largest greenhouse gas emitter
Australia feels global, national heat for 2050 zero-emissions goal
As the government softens its support for fossil fuels and invests in green tech, it could join a growing club of nations vowing to become carbon-neutral by mid-century
Insurance firm offers mental health support as UK flood risk surges
'A mental health crisis is looming' as depression and anxiety over flood losses increases, Zurich UK official says
How Biden could use his whole government to take on climate change
Biden has promised an "all-of-government" approach to fight climate using federal agencies to advance his agenda
German police bust gang suspected of smuggling Syrians
The suspected smugglers, who face charges of human trafficking, had brought about 140 migrants to Germany since at least April 2019
Feeding the world while saving the planet a 'difficult' balancing act
A sharp increase in food prices triggered a global rush for land to increase food security
With free buses and WhatsApp, southern Africa steps up storm preparedness
After cyclones brought devastation in 2019, authorities and aid agencies in Zimbabwe and Mozambique are evacuating people, sending phone alerts and strengthening homes
Japan's suicides jump 16% in COVID-19 2nd wave after fall in 1st wave - study
The pandemic has increased the burden on working mothers, while domestic violence has also risen, a study showed
Indian police bust baby-trafficking ring in financial capital
Baby girls were sold for 70,000 rupees and boys for 150,000 rupees to childless couples, police said
WHO hopes poorer nations can access Pfizer vaccine "very soon"
The WHO's vaccine-sharing scheme COVAX is set to start rolling out vaccines to poor and middle income countries in February