UN rights experts criticise London climate protest 'ban' before court hearing

A police move to stop Extinction Rebellion members assembling is "clearly a violation of human rights, including freedom of expression and freedom of association", UN expert says

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Spanish coders harness tech to track health risks for firefighters

A device that can monitor health threats to firefighters in real-time has received an award from IBM that will help roll it out more widely

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In birthplace of the U.S. revolution, a climate rebellion takes root

As Extinction Rebellion protests expand around the world, Boston activists are taking to the streets - but with their own New England sensibilities

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INTERVIEW-UK clampdown on climate protests sets 'disturbing precedent' - UN rights expert

UN rapporteur warns other governments could use London's example as an excuse to suppress environmental dissent, amid calls for the climate protest restrictions to be lifted

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Scientists back wider family-planning access to ease climate threats

Making affordable contraception available to those who want it would be a cheap, easy way to curb climate change - but it faces obstacles, scientists say

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Indonesia's new green fund urged to focus on rainforest protection

Environmentalists say the fund could help Indonesia meet its emissions reduction pledges, providing it is managed well

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Innovation buzz: Drones help Ghana's farmers ward off birds - and drought risks

Drones, which help farmers map fields and spray fertilizer more efficiently turn out to have a bonus - a buzz that annoys pests

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Energy aid neglects 'health emergency' fuelled by dirty cooking

Paltry sums of international funding are being allocated to help poor families cook with modern, clean methods, exposing them to deadly household air pollution

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As climate impacts hit, cities are still struggling to prepare, researchers warn

Less than half of cities have plans in place to deal with climate change impacts, even though most are experiencing them now, data shows

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Future cool: Minnesota city ponders new boom as a climate migrant destination

A Minnesota town is among a group of cities that scientists predict will become top destinations for Americans abandoning parts of the country made inhospitable by climate change

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Can Dubai go green with flying taxis and 'rooms on wheels'?

From Singapore to Berlin, cities have been looking at new transport technologies to cut traffic and climate-warming emissions. Could flying taxis in Dubai be a solution?

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Calls, texts... and forecasts? Mobile phone towers can predict rain too

Mobile phone towers transmit radio signals that are disturbed when it rains, providing data that enables weather agencies to improve the accuracy of rainfall predictions

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INTERVIEW-Youth activist calls for joint effort to clean up Indonesia's seas

A fast-growing population and a coastline with many cities has created a "perfect storm" for trash finding its way into the surrounding seas

California utility sees decade of power cuts to avoid wildfires

PG&E cut off electricity to more than 730,000 homes and workplaces last week in a bid to reduce wildfire risks posed by extremely windy and dry weather

Bangladesh to move Rohingya to flood-prone island next month

The plan has sparked concerns because the remote island is prone to devastation from cyclones

Going overboard? Shipping rules seen shifting pollution from air to sea

A study last year found ship emissions with current sulphur levels caused about 400,000 premature deaths from lung cancer and cardiovascular disease

Global renewable power capacity to rise by 50% in five years-IEA

The increase is expected to be driven by solar photovoltaic installations on homes, buildings and industry, as costs continue to fall

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OPINION: Climate migrants are coming to cities, so we need a plan

Cities are a leading force in tackling the global climate crisis and are uniquely placed to address the nexus between climate and migration

OPINION: How cities can adapt to climate hazards

By investing in the right infrastructure and services, cities can improve the lives of their citizens and build resilience against climate change

OPINION: Shifting to sustainable investment is not 'pie-in-the-sky'

Banks are still investing too heavily in fossil fuels, but 30 other top investors are making a green shift