A young violinist's lonely mission to pressure Russia on climate change
Arshak Makichyan, 26, is working to raise awareness of environmental issues in a nation where many remain unconcerned over global warming
OPINION: The smart money is heading toward stronger climate action
With climate-smart investments outperforming their rivals, now's the time for companies to step up
'Be prepared': With water scarcer, Egypt pushes farmers to use much less
With Nile water insufficient and now in question, the government is mandating a switch to water-saving drip and sprinkler irrigation
UK PM Johnson calls on leaders to build back greener after coronavirus
Johnson will also announce Dec. 12 event to mark 5-year anniversary of landmark Paris accord, at which leaders will be invited to submit stronger climate action plans
Unusually heavy rains in Senegal expose big gap in $1.4 bln flood plan
The plan included improving stormwater drainage - a priority in many West African nations, where seasonal floods are becoming more destructive - but it is short of funds to complete the work
Global climate goals 'virtually impossible' without carbon capture - IEA
Up to $160 billion needs to be invested in the technology by 2030, a ten-fold increase from the previous decade, if net-zero emissions targets are to be met, says International Energy Agency
World on track to overshoot warming limit without massive investments - Woodmac
Energy consultancy calls for more pandemic stimulus spending to go on clean power and low-carbon infrastructure
Far from home, refugees build digital heritage with virtual reality
Virtual reality is enabling Syrian refugees and survivors of India's Partition to revisit and preserve memories of their homes
Nigerian pop star Yemi Alade wants to help women in new UN role
The singer gained global fame after becoming the first female Afro-pop artist to get more than 100 million views on YouTube
IMF official warns coronavirus will weigh on some economies for years
The International Monetary Fund is looking for more sustainable ways to support struggling economies as the coronavirus continues to spread