2020 likely world's second hottest year, U.N. says
This year has been characterised by heatwaves, droughts, wildfires and raging hurricanes, with global mean temperature about 1.2C above 1850-1900 baseline
UN chief urges 'breakthrough' on adapting to fast-warming world
Antonio Guterres calls for more funding to build the resilience of the poorest countries and communities to climate change impacts
Fossil fuel production far exceeds climate targets, U.N. says
Countries are planning and projecting an average annual increase of 2%, which by 2030 would result in more than double the fossil fuel production consistent with a 1.5C warming limit, says new report
Some Republican states would fight forced utility emissions cuts under Biden climate agenda
Republican-governed Mississippi, North Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska and Arkansas said they would challenge any new policies requiring the power sector to cut carbon emissions
Shell faces Dutch court as climate change activists demand end to emissions
The oil giant is accused of knowingly undermining international climate goals through its continued investment in fossil fuels
Women's movement sweeps Latin America to loosen abortion restrictions
Inspired by mass protests in Argentina, women across the region are demanding more rights to end pregnancies and tackling stigma
U.S. air monitors routinely miss pollution - even refinery explosions
The official network of 3,900 monitoring devices nationwide has routinely missed major toxic releases and day-to-day pollution dangers
U.S. lands lost in severe wildfires rising over decades
A new study found that some 210,000 acres burned in 2017, up from 26,000 acres in 1985
Brazil to face major security threats as climate impacts surge, military experts warn
Continuing Amazon forest loss and climate impacts could drive growing shortages of water and hydropower, military experts say
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