'Everything is stolen from us': Tunisians fight to preserve cultural heritage
The looting of archaeological sites is a problem in Tunisia, with some people digging out of curiosity and others hunting for treasure
Canada approves contentious oil pipeline expansion, expects legal challenges
PM has been under pressure both from western Canadian politicians who accuse him of doing too little for the oil industry, and from green groups, which see the oil sands as a highly polluting source of crude production
New dresses, youth action: ending female circumcision in Africa
World leaders pledged to eradicate female genital mutilation under a set of global goals agreed in 2015, but the ancient ritual remains deeply entrenched in many African countries
Britain to bid to host 2020 U.N. climate talks
Next year countries need to present new plans for more ambitious emissions cuts, as the 2015 Paris Agreement comes into force
Scientists amazed as Canadian permafrost thaws 70 years early
Scientists are concerned about the stability of permafrost because of the risk that rapid thawing could release vast quantities of heat-trapping gases, unleashing a feedback loop that would in turn fuel even faster temperature rises
In challenge to Trump, Oregon votes to cap climate emissions
The pioneering cap-and-trade scheme would kick off in 2021 - but still needs backing by the state senate
YouTuber buys U.S. town and renames it Gay Hell
Comedian and rapper Elijah Daniel says only pride flags will be allowed to fly in the Michigan town
EU nations receive mixed scorecard on climate goals
European Commission says nations are lagging in some big polluting sectors such as agriculture and transport as well as targets on energy saving and renewable energy use
Rights are at the root of fighting climate change
Insecure land tenure can be a recipe for deforestation and forest degradation
African survivors of female circumcision call for help with mental trauma
Mental health services are lacking in Africa in general, with less than one mental health worker for every 100,000 people