From transport to telecoms, construction urged to get climate-wise
With $90 trillion set to be spent by 2030, making sure new infrastructure is built with clean power, runs on it and can withstand worsening climate disasters is key
More marine heat waves threaten fish and corals - study
Abrupt local spikes in temperatures add to pressures on marine life such as over-fishing and plastic pollution
Unknown attackers threaten to worsen Ebola epidemic in Congo
The current Ebola epidemic, first declared in August, is believed to have killed at least 561 people, so far, and infected over 300 more
Rise in populism eroding women's rights, global leaders warn
Resurgence in nationalist-populist sentiment in many countries around the world has led to a deliberate rolling back of rights gained through the "sacrifices and struggles" of generations of women
Missing ingredient in healing cities after disaster? Culture
Cultural heritage should be considered a priority in rebuilding cities after conflict or natural disaster, but it is often missing from local and international strategies
Finland wants EU to agree plan for net-zero carbon footprint
The next EU president, taking over later this year, wants a carbon-neutral Europe by 2050
Emboldened by Bolsonaro, armed invaders encroach on Brazil's tribal lands
Tribes and indigenous rights groups say a surge of threats and illegal incursions have accompanied Bolsonaro's rise to power.
UK launches global fund to help end 'period poverty' by 2050
It is estimated that half of all women and girls in poor countries are forced to use rags, cloths, grass and paper during their periods since many can't afford to buy sanitary products
Baristas behind bars: UK prisoners swap crime for coffee
Staffed by prisoners aged 18 to 21, the Redemption Roasters cafe inside Aylesbury prison trains inmates with speciality coffee skills in a bid to help them to find jobs upon release
Washington's Inslee puts climate change at center of presidential bid
"You can't have national security without solving this problem," Inslee says