Fear of more coronavirus-like pandemics as land rights 'under siege'
Researchers say securing the lands of indigenous people can help protect biodiversity and lower the risk of future outbreaks of diseases such as COVID-19
In busy Atlantic hurricane season, storm names to be all Greek
2020 season is set to be the busiest ever with U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasting a record 25 storms
As world falls behind on U.N. wildlife targets, bright spots offer hope
Report shows governments have largely failed to meet 2020 goals, although in some cases, conservation has slowed or even reversed the damage to animal and plant species
Hong Kong social enterprises on the brink after protests, COVID-19
Many of the city's social enterprises, which help homeless and other vulnerable people, are struggling to stay afloat
New website by Senegalese AI expert spotlights Africans in STEM
The project, by the first Black female faculty member at Princeton's School of Engineering and Applied Science, showcases Africans working in science, tech and engineering
Lego intensifies search for sustainable bricks
Danish toymaker will invest $400 million over the next three years to step up efforts to produce its colourful bricks using sustainable materials instead of oil-based plastic
Facebook launches climate science info center amid fake news criticism
A dedicated space will offer factual resources from leading climate organisations and actions people can take in their daily lives, Facebook says
Funds and firms call for tougher 2030 EU climate target
Investors say a weaker emissions reduction target would fail to unlock the private financing needed to tackle climate change
Trump and Biden clash over U.S. wildfires as campaign turns to climate change
The president and his administration have long sought to pin the blame for large wildfires on how state officials manage forests, with Joe Biden branding Trump a "climate arsonist"
New homes, highways boost flood risk on Turkey's northern coast
Two recent deadly floods have sparked fresh warnings about unchecked development in the country's Black Sea region