Wildfires threaten Russia's unique Lake Baikal
Raging wildfires have turned the shores of the world's largest freshwater lake in Siberia into an inferno, threatening the health and livelihood of locals.
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.
'Cure' for Chernobyl children: sun, sea, clean air in Portugal
Anya wasn't even born when Chernobyl exploded nearly 30 years ago, but even today its radioactive fallout stalks her and other Ukrainian youngsters growing up near the disused plant.
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.
Gorillas not guerrillas: tourism hope in troubled Congo
Tourists perch perilously on a volcano's edge as swirling smoke belches from the fiery cauldron of lava below, the latest unlikely visitors holidaying in war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo.
Tropical Storm Danny takes aim at Caribbean
Tropical Storm Danny swirled toward the Caribbean Sunday as forecasters warned that some popular vacation destinations could see downpours.
Hurricane Danny strengthens to category 3 storm
Hurricane Danny strengthened into a major category 3 storm as it churned in the central Atlantic but forecasters expect it to weaken.
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.
Almaty among Top 100 liveable cities: Economist Intelligence Unit
Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) rated 140 cities by livability. Kazakhstan's Almaty got the 100th place.
In split with Obama, Clinton opposes Arctic drilling
Breaking with the president she hopes to succeed, Hillary Clinton expressed her opposition Tuesday to Arctic oil exploration.
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".
Karachaganak Petroleum Operating fined for improper storage of waste
Karachaganak Petroleum Operating has been fined for improper storage of 64.22 tons of liquid waste at Karachaganak field.
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.
Foreign experts present findings on mass saiga pestilence in Kazakhstan
Foreign experts have finally presented their preliminary findings into the tragic pestilence of hundreds of thousands of rare saiga antelopes in Kazakhstan.
Typhoon Soudelor makes landfall in Taiwan
Typhoon Soudelor made landfall in Taiwan ripping up trees and tearing down billboards as it battered the island with fierce winds and torrential rain.
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.
Anger still crackles 30 years after France bombed Greenpeace ship
Thirty years after France's deadly bomb attack on the Rainbow Warrior in New Zealand, anger still crackles in Pete Willcox's voice when he discusses the sinking of the Greenpeace flagship.
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.