Haj pilgrims face growing heat stroke risks with global warming
Climate Analytics study found devout Muslims in Saudi Arabia risk heat stroke not just from rising temperatures, already 36-43C, but also from more humidity, which prevents sweat evaporating
Climate activists challenge Britain's support of North Sea oil and gas producers
The government's plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050 but campaigners argue tax breaks for decommissioning are inconsistent
Review of U.S. federal oil, gas leasing program being finalized internally
The Biden administration stopped holding government drilling auctions, but a judge last month ruled the freeze unlawful
Six killed in landslide, flooding at Rohingya camps in Bangladesh
The Bangladesh weather office said it expected heavy rains to continue for the next few days
Indonesia optimistic of reaching net zero emissions by 2060 or earlier
The government plans to stop using coal, oil and gas by 2060 and aims to have 85% of its energy needs from renewables and the rest from nuclear, minister says
EXPLAINER - Are World Heritage Site listings a blessing or a curse?
A UNESCO World Heritage Site listing carries a great deal of prestige, but can also outprice local residents and exacerbate inequalities
Record-smashing heat extremes may become much more likely with climate change -study
Beyond 2050, if current emissions trends continue record-breaking heat waves could be three to 21 times more frequent, the study found
Strained G20 climate talks could yet deliver progress on coal
India, South Africa, and South Korea are among countries who have yet to submit their emission-cutting plans
Extreme weather renews focus on climate change as scientists update forecasts
Scientists have long predicted the weather disasters now unfolding - but many are surprised by so many happening so fast, with a new UN report due to shed light on the changes
Greener PPE: Inventors tackle COVID-19 plastic waste mountain
Appalled by the tonnes of plastic trash generated by the pandemic, entrepreneurs are developing reusable PPE and turning single-use masks into everything from bricks to toolboxes