Climate change set to drive more deadly heat in South Asia
Risks of lethal heat could nearly triple if efforts to meet climate goals fail, scientists warn
Canada votes to collect data to document 'environmental racism'
Indigenous and Black communities suffer disproportionately from environmental hazards, and the aim of gathering data is to make the problem clearer so it can be tackled
Net-zero emissions targets adopted by one-fifth of world's largest companies
The companies have promised that by mid-century they will produce no more emissions than they can offset through measures such as planting trees
As floods rise, government insurance shores up Bangladesh farmers
A new state-backed insurance scheme, which is affordable for small-scale farmers, aims to help them recover from extreme weather shocks and ease pressure to seek work in cities
From fake news to flash floods, simulations help cities cope with crises
Alternate reality simulations can predict a variety of complex situations, with insights from people who are not always heard
White House climate czar and Big Oil meet, talk cooperation after meeting
The meeting focused on emissions of methane from oil and gas production and the industry's role in the administration's plans to decarbonize the U.S. economy, sources said
White House: Report that Biden may spend $3 trillion is premature
The New York Times reported Biden advisers were preparing to recommend he spend up to $3 trillion on boosting the economy, reducing emissions and narrowing inequality
Big fashion companies lag behind on green targets
The fashion industry is responsible for at least 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions, statistics show
FACTBOX-World's water woes spring from undervaluing its 'blue gold'
Many people neglect the value of water and the benefits it can bring, says World Water Development Report 2021
FACTBOX-World's water woes spring from undervaluing its 'blue gold'
Many people neglect the value of water and the benefits it can bring, says World Water Development Report 2021