Bloomberg climate plan would halve U.S. carbon emissions in 10 years
The plan would target 80% clean energy by 2028, and would be the first of several schemes to move the country toward 100% clean energy as fast as possible, ideally before 2045
Social enterprise restaurant founded by Jamie Oliver closes
Oliver said he was 'surprised and saddened' by the closure and the team had done an 'amazing job'
Kenyan scientist builds with bottles to beat plastic pollution
'Eco Blocks and Tiles' is the first company in Kenya to manufacture roof tiles and other construction materials from plastic and glass waste
Britain's do-good businesses expect election certainty to create opportunities
'Securing a large majority should allow the government to forge ahead on issues that affect the country's social enterprises,' said Kevin Armstrong, policy lead at UnLtd, a British charity
Britain elects record number of female lawmakers in 2019 election
Women now represent just over a third of all members of parliament, taking 220 seats out of 650 in Britain's lower house compared to 208 in the previous election
Removable solar panels boost storm readiness in Dominica
As the Caribbean island aims to become fully "climate resilient", a volunteer effort is keeping health centres operating - with clean energy
I need a break, says globetrotting Greta
"We must make sure that 2020 is the year of action, is the year when we bend the global emissions curve," the young star climate activist tells a youthful crowd in Italy
Australia's climate stance sparks anger at U.N. summit
Australia wants to use carbon credits assigned to developed economies under the Kyoto Protocol, a precursor climate accord, to meet its greenhouse gas targets under the Paris accord
OPINION: For farmers, climate change brings a winter of discontent, especially in Africa
Our farmers in East Africa are currently reeling from wild swings in extremes, from yet another drought followed by intense rains
World Bank says donors agree $23.5 bln in new funds for poorest countries
The funds will help countries deal with the challenges posed by climate change, gender inequality, and conflict and violence