German court rejects farmers' climate change challenge
At a hearing in Berlin, three farming families argued their rights are being infringed by the government's failure to cut emissions as fast as promised
Record 45 mln people in southern Africa facing food crisis - UN agencies
Climate change is wreaking havoc in impoverished countries struggling to cope with extreme natural disasters
Carbon emissions from tropical forest loss underestimated, scientists say
"It's a bit like if you're injured at work you have lost earnings for years into the future," says co-author of new study
Zimbabwe finance ministry says economy to contract 6.5% this year
As worsening drought hits hydropower and crops, Zimbabwe's economy is shrinking
Here's a trick: Recycle that pumpkin and cut Halloween waste
Throw-away costumes and carved pumpkins can lead to large amounts of waste - but there are ways to make the holiday greener
Chile cancels APEC trade summit and major climate gathering after riots
The United Nations is urgently seeking a new venue for the annual climate conference, but says it may need to be delayed
Cages, pods and containers: 8 homes highlighting cities' housing strains
As the U.N. marks World Cities Day, here are eight dwelling types which highlight how cities are coping with housing crises
INTERVIEW -Thai chef aims to turn insect eating into fine dining
Nutritionists and scientists have been touting insects as sustainable and cheap source of protein to feed a growing world because they are high in protein, vitamins, fibre and minerals
In Indonesia, 'bride kidnapping' tradition fuels child marriage despite new ban
Elders say the kidnapping is part of an elaborate courtship ritual requiring consent from both parents, but is now widely abused to justify early marriages
HIV-positive rugby star Thomas' UK magazine cover hailed for tackling stigma
Thomas came out as gay in 2009 and in September this year announced that he had been living with HIV "for years"