India's Modi urges 'comprehensive' climate deal
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Thursday for a "comprehensive and concrete" agreement on climate change in December, as he addressed African leaders at a major summit in New Delhi.
France urges climate talks progress, Hollande downbeat
French President Francois Hollande, on a visit to Iceland, said he was "very pessimistic" about the effects of climate change as negotiators prepare for preparatory talks in Bonn on a climate rescue pact.
Ban Ki-moon 'reasonably optimistic' on Paris climate talks
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is "reasonably optimistic" about a world climate conference due to open in Paris at the end of next month.
Wildfires more likely in warming world
A warming climate could lead to a spike in wildfires, according to a study that researched the history of brush blazes in the Rocky Mountains.
Trump disputes pope on climate change
Republican White House hopeful Donald Trump said he thinks Pope Francis is wrong on climate change.
Ministers talk finance, seek to bolster climate pact
Ministers and diplomats from 57 countries gathered in Paris to discuss the make-or-break issue of finance in a climate rescue deal to be sealed in the French capital in December.
Obama tours glacier to highlight march of climate change
US President Barack Obama viewed Alaska's Exit Glacier, in a bid to drive home the impact climate change is already having on America.
Obama tries to strike a balance in Alaska
Barack Obama arrives in Alaska for a trip aimed at highlighting the pace of climate change. But not everyone in this oil-rich state is welcoming the US president with open arms.
World leaders must 'accelerate' climate talks: UN chief
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said that countries must "accelerate the rhythm of negotiations" on capping global warming ahead of an international climate conference in Paris in December.
Merkel urges Brazil to protect Amazon rainforest
Brazil and Germany threw their weight behind the push for a global climate agreement later this year and stressed the vital importance of defending the Amazon jungle from deforestation.
Australia PM Abbott defends emissions target
Prime Minister Tony Abbott defended Australia's carbon pollution reduction target as in line with those of other countries after the nation's climate change authority criticised the goal as "disappointing".
Pope creates global prayer day for 'Care of Creation'
Pope Francis has established an annual day of global prayer "for the Care of Creation" to boost support for the environment.
Obama says climate one of 'key challenges' of our time
President Barack Obama described climate change as one of the key challenges of our time as he announced the first ever limits on US power plant emissions.
China PM kicks off France visit with climate pledge, Airbus deal
China's Prime Minister Li Keqiang made a long-awaited pledge to curb carbon emissions during a trip to France.
China's UN climate pledges 'expected': state media
China is expected to unveil its long-awaited national pledges to reduce carbon emissions beyond 2020, a state-run newspaper said.
Obama hails pope's 'clear and powerful' message on climate
President Barack Obama praised the pope's call for action on climate change and said the United States should lead global efforts to cut carbon pollution and bolster clean energy sources.
Moscow airports delay or cancel more than 100 flights in storm
Moscow international airports on Friday delayed or cancelled more than 100 flights due to stormy weather.
Climate change compounding natural disasters - Obama
US President Barack Obama warned that climate change was making natural disasters worse, as he toured the National Hurricane Center ahead of the annual storm season.
Time short for global climate deal in Paris, warns Hollande
French President Francois Hollande warned that time was short for a year-end deal on climate change and called on world leaders to unlock the complex process in the months ahead.
Nazarbayev calls Kazakhstan paradise
Nursultan Nazarbayev has spoken about Kazakhstan's economic performance as compared to the rest of the world during a youth forum in Astana.