Southern Asia urged to wind down coal to keep warming in check
"Plans for major new coal deployment in these regions alone could put the Paris Agreement objectives out of reach", researchers warn
New York lawmakers pass aggressive law to fight climate change
If signed into law, it would make New York the second U.S. state to aim for a carbon-neutral economy, after California
FACTBOX-Coding to cooking - the businesses helping tackle the refugee crisis
There are 25.9 million refugees globally and some have found innovative ways to earn a living while helping their adopted communities or others like them
Residents of U.S. pig farming state kick up a stink over property rights
Communities in the United States' second-largest pork producer have for years complained about the smell and pollution caused by the animals' waste
Himalayan glaciers melting far faster this century - study
Himalayan glaciers have been melting twice as fast since the start of this century, underscoring the threat climate change poses to water supplies for hundreds of millions of people across Asia
Protecting basic services from disasters saves cash, improves lives - World Bank
As climate threats rise, investment is needed in building transport, energy, telecoms and water systems that work through disasters
Pakistan to set up special courts to tackle violence against women
Pakistan sees thousands of cases of violence against women every year, from rape and acid attacks to sexual assault, kidnappings and so-called honour killings
U.S. names first Native American woman poet laureate
The job of U.S. poet laureate is raising national appreciation of reading and writing poetry, and they often launch projects to expand the audience for poetry
Momentum builds for EU leaders to agree carbon neutral 2050 pledge at summit
A majority of the EU's 28 members have signed up to the lofty target ahead of a summit of leaders, despite resistance from eastern European nations worried it could cost jobs
Trump administration replaces Obama-era power plant rule, in boost to coal
Environmentalists and Democratic lawmakers say regulation is too weak to significantly reduce emissions and will put public health at risk