Report says countries weaning off fossil fuels too slowly; inaction means window closing on efforts to limit future warming to just a few more tenths of a degree

International body's environment program says the most ambitious efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions won't prevent a dramatic surge in the frequency of extreme fire conditions

During 50th annual Earth Day, environmental activists hope to get climate change back on the world's coronavirus-dominated agenda as UN warns no time to lose

Southern city praised for steps taken in energy efficiency, public transportation, water and waste management, flood risk reduction, coastal protection and public education