UK citizens' assembly wants 'fair' path to 2050 net-zero emissions goal
In its advice to parliament, the panel says that freedom of choice and consistent government support for climate action are crucial
Bloodshed eases in Brazilian favelas after court ban on police raids
A Supreme Court’s ruling has made it easier for activists to distribute aid and led to a sharp drop in violent deaths
Kenyan county tackles water woes with locally led climate fund
The fund in water-short Makueni County channels resources for projects to harvest rainwater and help farmers adapt to climate change - a model now being used elsewhere in Kenya
UBS advises private clients to pick 'sustainable' investments
Green financial products are set to see a boom in popularity and can perform at least as well as more traditional investments, said UBS
Wild weather this year shows growing impact of climate change, scientists say
Scientists are getting better at tracking the links between global warming and intensifying heatwaves, wildfires, storms and extreme rainfall
Oregon wildfires destroy five towns, as three fatalities confirmed in California
Over two dozen major blazes continue to wreak havoc across California but Oregon is now bearing the brunt of wildfires plaguing much of the western United States
Wildlife populations in free fall as forests cut to grow food
Since 1970, populations of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish have shrunk by 68%, mainly due to farming expansion and the wildlife trade, says green group WWF
Businesses doing good can reboot 'fairer' Africa after coronavirus
Social enterprises are five times more likely to support vulnerable groups than profit-first businesses
EU environment lawmakers edge towards a 60% emissions cut by 2030, ahead of vote
Lawmakers are tussling over how deeply the bloc should aim to cut emissions ahead of a vote on the proposed tougher target
Greenhouse gases hit new record despite lockdowns, UN says
"Whether we are tackling a pandemic or the climate crisis, it is clear that we need science, solidarity and decisive solutions," says UN chief