U.S. plan would keep highways, federal buildings away from flood areas
New policy will require federal agencies to consider whether future floods could engulf infrastructure
Africa looks to extend new disaster insurance to Ebola-like epidemics
The World Bank estimates three countries hardest-hit by Ebola will lose $1.6 billion in economic output this year
City heatwaves more frequent, cold spells on decline - study
Heatwaves have significantly increased in more than 200 cities across the world
Climate change "refugees" off the agenda, but problem looms large
The more we know about climate-linked migration, the harder it seems to act
U.S. EPA chief hopes pope will spur concern on climate change
Obama shares pope's belief climate change is a moral issue as effects will be felt most by poorest, official says
Poll finds gaping chasm in views between U.S. public, scientists
87% of scientists say human activity is main cause of climate change, compared with 50% of public
Storms like U.S. blizzard may get stronger but less frequent - study
Warmer air can hold more moisture, meaning more fuel for rain, hail or snow, researchers say
For green, comfortable homes, Mali turns to mud
Nubian-style vaulted roof mud homes are surging in popularity in the Sahel
Millions of small farmers to benefit from new type of insurance - study
Index insurance offers small farmers better protection against extreme weather driven by climate change