Hurricane Sally swamps Gulf Coast with massive floods, 'unreal' rain
Some parts of the Gulf Coast have already been inundated with more than 18 inches (46 cm) of rain in the last 24 hours, with more expected
EU executive wants tougher 2030 climate goals and billions in green bonds
European Commission President says EU should set a target to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, against 1990 levels, up from 40% now
OPINION: Why social entrepreneurs are vital to the COVID-19 crisis
We call on all actors to stand by social entrepreneurs as first responders to the COVID-19 crisis and as pioneers of a green, inclusive society and economic system
OPINION: Does the world need a global safety net?
It's time to conserve more land, to deal with climate change and biodiversity loss, and to prevent more pandemics
EU parliament votes to allow some gas projects to get green transition money
Gas emits roughly 50% less CO2 than coal when burned in power plants, but it is also associated with leaks of methane, a potent planet-warming greenhouse gas
Global net zero emissions goal would require $1-2 trln a year investment -study
Reaching the goal will require big increases in energy efficiency, global electricity supply, and wind and solar capacity, Energy Transitions Commission says
Military demand for land puts northern Kenya's farmers on edge
Villagers say the military is taking over vital grazing land, forcing them to compete with neighbouring communities for pasture
OPINION: Beyond COVID-19, Africa needs an integrated approach to development
Addressing problems in silos creates false conflicts because health, climate and economic crises are linked
Climate change and COVID land Nepal's tea production in hot water
Labour and fertiliser shortages, combined with heavy rains and diseases, have damaged tea harvests, cutting incomes for small-scale farmers
U.N. says global goals to protect nature need women to succeed
With women gathering much of the world's firewood and water and active in farming, their input on protecting biodiversity is crucial, officials say