World Bank boosts target for climate-friendly financing to 35% over five years
Half of the increased funding will be aimed at supporting climate adaptation and resilience projects, the bank says
Emissions hit new record, put world on track for 3C warming - UN
Planet-warming emissions have grown by an average 1.4% per year since 2010, with a steeper increase of 2.6% last year due partly to a large rise in forest fires
Many countries to miss Paris climate plan deadline due to COVID-19 delays: U.N.
Despite delays, a report shows 70% of countries say they are likely to increase their climate ambition in the new plans, up from about half in March
Veteran British eco-activist "Swampy" evicted from high-speed rail project site
Abseiling bailiffs removed climate activist "Swampy" from a bamboo tower in a river, intended to block construction of the HS2 high-speed train line
Many U.S. states are behind on their own climate milestones -report
USA-EMISSIONS/REPORT (PIX):Many U.S. states are behind on their own climate milestones -report
Twice trafficked? COVID-19 fuels fears for survivors in Bangladesh
Charities that work with Bangladeshi migrants say many have lost earnings due to coronavirus, and fear this leaves them exposed to re-trafficking
U.S. green groups say honeymoon is over, turn up heat on Biden
Biden faces criticism over potential cabinet picks linked to the fossil fuel industry, and pressure to move fast on his environmental agenda
Mastercard to investigate allegations against Pornhub
New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof said many videos on Pornhub were recordings of assaults on unconscious women and girls
Downing St denies report PM Johnson wants Cameron to lead climate summit
Johnson's office denied a report that he wanted Cameron to take over next year's UN COP26 climate change summit
Snowboard pioneer wants more people on the slopes to fight climate change
With global warming threatening snow, legendary freerider Jeremy Jones talks about how to fight back