What to know as climate change drives extreme heat
As heatwaves smash records and claim lives - including in unexpected places like Canada and the U.S. Pacific Northwest - climate scientists explain what's happening and why
OPINION: Why G20 leaders must put cities at the heart of COVID-19 recovery plans
Urban areas are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 and climate crises. Now G20 leaders must listen and learn from them
OPINION: When my school fell short I began teaching climate change myself
Most children my age don’t understand the climate crisis or the part they can play. Climate education in schools can change that
Global banks to launch voluntary carbon offset market platform
Britain's NatWest Group, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, National Australia Bank and Brazil's Itaú Unibanco set up project for buying and selling voluntary carbon credits
Norway to spend $1.2 bln on renewable projects in developing nations
The funding will go to projects helping poorer nations switch energy away from coal and other fossil fuels
Boost to clean energy investment could drive 10 million new green jobs
If funded, about 13,000 renewable energy projects proposed in nearly 50 countries could slash emissions and create work, researchers find
Talks to reform energy pact blocking climate action face 'failure'
Under existing rules, fossil fuel firms can sue countries that take climate action for lost 'anticipated' income
EU drafts plan to grow 'carbon sinks' in climate change fight
The EU has drafted plans to build up forests, grasslands and other natural 'carbon sinks' that absorb carbon dioxide
EU carbon border tax to raise about 10 billion euros annually - FT
The European Commission intends to introduce the tax gradually starting in 2023 to allow businesses a "transitional" period to adjust
EU turns to finance to achieve climate neutral continent
The EU said it will harness banks and markets to funnel billions of euros annually into sustainable investments