Canada's emissions-cutting efforts falling short -environment watchdog
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said Canada will still need fossil fuel for decades to come
German car goals not tough enough to protect climate, NGOs say
Germany's world-leading auto industry is facing an existential challenge from carmakers in China and the United States in the global transition to EVs
Portugal to hold first auction of right to install floating solar panels
Floating solar panels often complement hydroelectric generation, reusing existing facilities and avoiding the use of more land
'I was murdered': video brings domestic violence victims back to life to warn others
Israeli public education campaign uses AI tech to warn others how to protect themselves from abusive relationships, after Israel's Welfare Ministry reported 10% more calls to its domestic-violence helpline in 2021 compared to last year
Russia needs to invest up to $54 bln a year to reduce carbon footprint - cenbank
Russia, the world's fourth-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, will utilise from 1% to 2% of its gross domestic product to cut net emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050
S.Africa will only accept $8.5 bln green energy deal on good terms, president says
World's 12th biggest emitter of climate-warming gases will only take funding pledged by rich nations to help it shift from coal to green energy if it helps reduce debt and create jobs
When Harry met Santa: Norwegian Christmas ad celebrates gay rights anniversary
"Everyone should feel welcome, seen, heard, and included", says Norwegian postal service in LGBT+ Christmas ad, as country celebrates 50 years of homosexuality being decriminalised
Logistical challenges hamper COVID-19 vaccination drives in Africa
Africa is far from reaching the African Union's aim of fully vaccinating 70% of people by the end of 2022, with only 55% of distributed COVID-19 vaccines having been administered
Russia investigates Netflix after complaint over LGBT content
Russia has accused Netflix of violating its law on "gay propaganda", the Vedomosti daily reported.
Brazil faces economic pain as Amazon forest destruction dries up water supplies
Brazil has lost nearly 16% of its surface water in the past 30 years - and scientists warn rising deforestation is set to worsen shortages, hurting power providers and farmers