With a knock on the door, Egypt aims to turn families greener

As it tries to address climate change and better preserve its environment, Egypt is turning to women, who make many household decisions

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Will Brexit distract Britain from net-zero emissions goal?

As it leaves the European Union, Britain now faces the task of simultaneously repositioning its global role and overseeing a massive green overhaul of the economy

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As threats rise, African scientists delve into climate change health impacts

From how more carbon dioxide will affect crops to potential hikes in malaria and heat waves, Africa needs to understand more, fast, about its rising health risks, researchers say

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Malaysia plans tougher penalties for illegal loggers in forest law reform

The Southeast Asia nation is also working with owners of palm oil plantations in a bid to stop further deforestation

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Storm-hit Zimbabweans endure another rainy season in risky homes

The government is planning to relocate residents of flimsy houses near rivers that flooded when Cyclone Idai hit - but engineers say a comprehensive overhaul of building codes and materials is needed

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African youth activists warn of 'great danger' from climate chaos

Swedish teen Greta Thunberg lent her star power to focus attention on "under-reported" African perspectives on climate change

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Climate change linked to African locust invasion

Hundreds of millions of the insects have swept over the Horn of Africa in the worst outbreak in a quarter of a century, says the United Nations

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Top UK scientist backs Extinction Rebellion protesters

David King says disruptive protests are playing a vital role in raising awareness of the climate crisis, as court case against activists is thrown out

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Senegal turns to eco-farming to protect food supply as climate changes

Transitioning to agroecology will involve planting trees on farms, diversifying crop production, using organic fertilisers and rotating crops to improve soil quality

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Malala joins thousands of activists urging leaders to 'act faster' on global goals

More than 2,000 activists have declared a state of 'emergency' for people and the planet in a letter demanding urgent action from world leaders

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Britain to bring forward ban on new petrol and diesel cars

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will make the promise as he announces details of a U.N. climate summit due to take place in Glasgow in November, after sacking the politician he chose to run it

Australian prime minister to feel the political heat as parliament resumes

Scott Morrison's initial slow reaction to the country's bushfire crisis and later refusal to link it with climate change have drawn criticism

India bets on barren land, rail tracks to raise solar capacity

With land in short supply, India is looking for innovative ideas on where to site solar panels

UK energy regulator unveils plan to support renewables, electric vehicles

Ofgem's plan has nine actions focused on ensuring energy networks can deliver net-zero emissions, dealing with increased electricity demand and decarbonising the heat and transport sectors

Indonesia plans to replace old coal power plants with renewable plants -minister

Indonesia, a major coal exporter, uses coal to power around 60% of its electricity needs but the government is aiming to double the contribution of renewables

Global airline group to launch carbon exchange platform to address climate change

International airlines are counting on a global carbon offsetting plan to cap CO2 emissions from air travel at 2020 levels

OPINION: Fast Food is moving too slow on climate and water

The $570 billion fast-food sector is increasingly vulnerable to impacts of global warming but climate and water risks often ignored

OPINION: To improve diets and tackle climate change, support SMEs in low-income countries

Investors and lenders currently see SMEs as too risky and too hard to finance but they are essential to transform eating habits