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
France broadens use of COVID-19 health pass, slashes fines
A health pass will be required in venues including cinemas, bars, restaurants, hospitals and long-distance train and planes, a decision that led to protests at the weekend
Biden clean energy plan key to restoring industry job losses, says U.S. official
The U.S. energy workforce shed 840,000 jobs in 2020 as the global health crisis sapped demand for transportation fuels
Massive Oregon wildfire grows worse, forcing more residents to flee
An army of nearly 2,200 fire-fighting personnel battling the so-called Bootleg fire about 250 miles south of Portland
Olympics-Japan pressed to tackle discrimination, abuse in sport
Japan has not passed an anti-discrimination law, which would protect its gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender citizens
Deadly German floods were predictable, UK flood expert says
The floods in western Germany were responsible for killing more than 160 people last week
Pegasus spyware: 'Time to regulate cyber surveillance market', says expert
Media investigation alleges malware developed by Israel-based NSO Group used to hack smartphones belonging to journalists, rights activists and lawyers
OPINION: Why the SEC should consider corporate and investor ESG disclosures
The narrow focus on corporate disclosures can result in an oversight of important activities since investment strategies can shift the risk to workers and lead to the deterioration of affordable goods and services
Britain issues first Amber Extreme Heat warning
The alert is the first since the national meteorological service launched its extreme heat warning system at the start of June