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London calling: Figueres dives back into climate after UN bid
Architect of Paris climate deal plans to mobilise green finance with city mayors, bankers and philanthropists
Can Christian groups heal bitter US climate rift?
If those motivated more by faith than science joined those motivated more by science than faith, climate deniers could be crowded out of the public discourse
Palm oil: bad news for forests, and your liver
Documentary maker Michael Dorgan ate three muffins made with palm oil each day. Much of the fat he gained was clustered around his vital organs
Vatican urges boycott of environmental polluters
From tree-planting to boycotts, people of faith should do their bit to protect creation, says spiritual leader of world’s 1.2 billion Catholics
Social media echo chambers are hurting climate debate
We live in an era where emotional statements frequently trump cold and bland facts, raising questions over comms strategies for climate activists
Climate-smart beans offer hope to Uganda’s farmers
Drought and heat have hit Ugandan harvests, but new varieties of seeds and beans could help secure food supplies in vulnerable regions
Are carbon market-financed cookstoves really “clean”?
The first cookstove project in India approved for carbon credits by the Clean Development Mechanism failed to deliver, study shows
Rio Olympics: don’t break 1.5C record, say athletes
Campaign launches to promote clean energy and sustainable lifestyles, with stars backing #sport4climate
Buy Canadian oil if you love hot lesbians, says lobbyist
Alberta tar sands group apologises for post after complaints of sexism, but reiterates criticism of Saudi Arabia’s human rights record
Habitat III: we need a new urban climate agenda
Current progress to make our cities a better place is held back by the lack of political will: but that shouldn’t be inevitable
Heat stress to wipe billions off GDP in India, China
Scientific reports warn that people are already dying and economies being hit by climate change − and that the dangers are growing
UN Human Rights Council declares climate a priority
Influential UN body considers human rights and climate change post-Paris, emphasises importance of the climate negotiations in protecting communities
Oslo votes to slash emissions 95% by 2030
Norway’s capital announces ambitious carbon cutting plans with a car-free city centre and clean energy buses topping the agenda
Kim Kardashian v climate change: There’s only one winner
Media coverage of the US reality TV star blows Planet Earth out of the water, but the number of platforms following climate change is growing finds study
Top insurer urges US to stop subsidising climate-risk homes
National scheme encourages irresponsible housebuilding on regions exposed to flooding and storms, warns Lloyds
Alcoholism, domestic abuse weakens climate resilience
Communities where alcohol use is rife are at greater risk of disintegration when extreme weather hits, finds study
Climate activists plan ‘global wave’ of protests in May
Campaign group 350 announces series of protests on every continent to signal fears over weak climate policies
Coal and climate threatens India, China water supplies
IN PICTURES: Greenpeace report reveals world’s most polluting form of energy uses as much water as one billion people, urges governments to invest in renewables
Europe’s capitals say diesel cars threaten health of residents
NEWS: Leaders in Paris, Athens, Madrid, Amsterdam, Vienna and Lisbon among those to protest at Brussels’ inability to deliver tougher air pollution laws
Why women are key to tackling climate change
IWD2016: Nine leaders from Africa, Europe, Asia and Latin America explain why women are the key to transforming society and helping communities become more climate resilient