U.N. nature summit set for Montreal as COVID-hit China steps aside
The COP15 conference, which is due to agree a new global deal to protect biodiversity, has been postponed several times as host nation China grapples with the pandemic
OPINION: Confronting the new carbon bomb in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia has chosen its path away from coal but that was not the end of the story
UPDATE 1-Biden says major economies must speed up climate change efforts, improve energy security
At the largest gathering of world leaders on climate change before the global climate conference known as COP27, Biden called on major economies to redouble their efforts to combat climate change and improve energy security
WRAPUP 2-Western Europeans pant in early summer heatwave compounding climate change fears
With temperatures reaching 40 in France and Spain, Mediterranean nations are more-and-more worried about how climate change may affect their economies and lives
Disappointing U.N. climate talks leave 'huge task' for COP27 Egypt summit
Developing countries were especially upset by a lack of concrete progress on setting up a fund to help them deal with rising losses and damage driven by climate change
Corn price hike forces Mexicans to cut back on tortillas
A surge in the cost of corn-based Latin American staples such as tortillas, tamales and arepas risks fueling food insecurity and hunger from Guatemala to Argentina, experts say
Hit by heatwaves, cities test fresh ways to cool residents
As heatwaves grip parts of Europe, the United States and South Asia, there is a growing push for policies to protect those at risk
OPINION: Putting nature on the balance sheet benefits businesses and biodiversity
There is a growing awareness of the value of nature for businesses and the risk that biodiversity loss poses to economic growth and stability globally
'Love Island' dumps fast fashion for second-hand eBay partnership
Season eight of ITV's reality dating show 'Love Island' is backing away from fast fashion tie-ups in a bid to promote more sustainable shopping. Will it work?
Insect muffins? Africa's bio-economies boost food, energy security
Sustainable use of nature for innovative products can help build stronger economies and create jobs for young Africans