Climate change could put development goals beyond reach, UN official warns

As the planet rapidly heats up, societies seeking to protect the well-being of their people may need to refocus on tougher issues, expert on climate losses says

Featured in: Loss and damage

Amid climate worries, Mexico doubles down on fossil fuels

The president sees them as a way to end poverty - but environmentalists warn fueling climate change could have the opposite effect

ANALYSIS-Chile urged not to lose environmental steam after cancelling UN talks

Researchers and activists urge Chile to keep up momentum to address climate change and ecological damage, which are among the grievances fuelling social unrest

Palm oil giants double down on deforestation with new radar system

The high-tech monitoring project should enable big businesses to act faster to stop forest loss linked to palm oil, and make it easier for green groups to hold them to account

Featured in: Palm oil and deforestation

Men sweeping? Women inheriting? Rural Kenya shakes up gender roles

As farmers face greater climate change threats, loosening gender restrictions and getting men and women talking can help them stand up to the pressures

Featured in: Women and climate change

INTERVIEW -Indigenous leader pushes EU to block Brazil deal over native community deaths

At least three Guajajara guardians have been killed in conflicts with illegal loggers since 2012

Scientists predict El Nino in 2020 based on earlier warning method

The ability to predict an El Nino at least a year ahead could help threatened countries better prepare for impacts, from flooding to drought

Featured in: Improving access to weather information

INTERVIEW-U.S. rapper Jaden Smith implores young climate activists to involve parents

"It's amazing the youth have got so involved. And they have to stay involved. But that bond (with parents) really matters. Eventually, parents will see things have to change"

Carbon emissions from tropical forest loss underestimated, scientists say

"It's a bit like if you're injured at work you have lost earnings for years into the future," says co-author of new study

Featured in: Forests and climate change

Protected status not enough to guard threatened nature reserves, scientists find

To more effectively guard forests and stem climate change, "simply designating a place as protected can't be the beginning and the end of a conservation effort"

Featured in: Amazon forest and climate change

Thirsty crops, leaky infrastructure drive Tunisia's water crisis

Poor planning, sparse water resources and the worsening impacts of climate change have combined to create a crippling water crisis in Tunisia, say civil society groups

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Trump administration notifies U.N. of planned Paris climate accord exit

The move is the first formal step in a one-year process to exit the global pact to fight climate change

Firefighters make gains against wildfire in Southern California farm country

Strong winds and dry conditions in Northern California have intensified a number of wildfires in the state this fall

Spain to host UN climate talks in December after Chile cancels

The COP25 conference will be held Dec. 2-13, as originally planned but Spain will host it after Chile pulled out due to social unrest

Here's a trick: Recycle that pumpkin and cut Halloween waste

Throw-away costumes and carved pumpkins can lead to large amounts of waste - but there are ways to make the holiday greener

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In Chile's Atacama Desert, a cautionary tale for bold renewable energy vows

Falling solar panel costs, funding hiccups and new technologies make large renewables projects a risky bet

Cheaper solar power gains ground in southeast Asia

Developing nations are seeking affordable electricity while battling climate change

OPINION: As drought hits, Zimbabweans are going hungry

But efforts to boost food security, health and nutrition in Zimbabwe's cities could have a big payoff

OPINION: Nature can help us fight climate change – if we hurry

Nature is the first to showcase the effects of a warming planet but also holds the answer to staying – and repelling – this seemingly unstoppable march to climate apocalypse

OPINION: Somalia’s food crises can be tackled by data-driven early action and investment

While Somalia continues to make progress developing its economy, it needs to do even more to prepare for inevitable shocks