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As deforestation and climate change ravage India's UNESCO heritage-listed Western Ghats mountain range, an all-female rainforest force is battling to protect one of the area's last enclaves of biodiversity

The Women Guarding India's Rainforest 'Refugees'

The women guarding India's rainforest 'refugees'

Poland's 'Priceless' Primeval Forest Pits Environmentalists Against State

The forest is a treasure of biodiversity and a giant carbon sink

Poland's 'priceless' primeval forest pits environmentalists against state

Slashing Methane Emissions Key For Keeping Earth Cool

All told, the 100 or so nations that signed on to the Global Methane Pledge account for about 40 percent of global emissions of the odourless, invisible gas

Slashing methane emissions key for keeping Earth cool

Zelensky said he had discussed the conflict with US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the COP26 climate conference

Ukraine Denies Russia Border Build-up As Defence Minister Quits

Ukraine denies Russia border build-up as defence minister quits

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Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said humanity was losing 5-1 in the fight against climate change, and is pushing for a deal to secure commitments to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees

UK PM 'Cautiously Optimistic' About COP Climate Deal

UK PM 'cautiously optimistic' about COP climate deal

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro (L) and Italian Lega leader Matteo Salvini during a commemoration for Brazilian soldiers fallen during WWII in Pistoia, Italy

Brazil's Bolsonaro Meets Italy Far-right Leader

Brazil's Bolsonaro meets Italy far-right leader

A proposed US tax credit for electric vehicles made by unionized American auto workers has draw a chorus of foreign opposition

Toyota Joins Opposition To Proposed US EV Tax Credit

Toyota joins opposition to proposed US EV tax credit

The incident embarrassed the Glasgow conference hosts

Israeli Minister Joins COP26 After Wheelchair Fiasco

Israeli minister joins COP26 after wheelchair fiasco

The Icelandic plant enterprise sucks carbon dioxide from the air using technology that mimics, in accelerated format, a natural process that can take hundreds of thousands of years.

In Iceland, CO2 Sucked From The Air Is Turned To Rock

In Iceland, CO2 sucked from the air is turned to rock

US President Joe Biden is unusually open with his emotions

Laughing Or Crying, Biden Wears Heart On Sleeve

Laughing or crying, Biden wears heart on sleeve

Barges carry coal on the Grand Canal to the Jiangsu Huadian Yangzhou Power Station at Yangzhou, in China's eastern Jiangsu province

China Eases Power Crunch With Boost To Coal Production

China eases power crunch with boost to coal production

Liquid iron is tapped into a chute from the blast furnace at steelmaker SSAB in LuleÃ¥, northern Sweden

Reinventing Steelmaking For A Green Revolution

Reinventing steelmaking for a green revolution

Blowing smoke: Companies across of range of industries have been accused of "greenwashing", instead of making real changes to fight climate change

'Greenwashing' Or Genuine?: Behind Big Business' Climate Promises

'Greenwashing' or genuine?: Behind big business' climate promises

The Ministry of Commerce urged 'families to store a certain amount of daily necessities'

'Stock Up', China Says, Amid New Covid Outbreak

'Stock up', China says, amid new Covid outbreak

Depression

Men Just As Emotionally Invested In Relationship Problems As Women: Study

Researchers looked at conversations of relationship help-seekers on Reddit.

Almost a quarter of all man-made emissions of carbon dioxide can be attributed to land use activity such as logging, deforestation and farming

COP26 Leaders Vow New Drive To Save Forests

COP26 leaders vow new drive to save forests

Solar panels cover the roof of a house in the village of Kalavasos, in front of a mosque minaret, but Cyprus is still struggling to increase its use of renewable power

Sunny But Isolated, Cyprus Toils To Boost Green Energy

Sunny but isolated, Cyprus toils to boost green energy

Fitness and Exercise

Exercise May Help Reduce Alcohol Cravings, New Study Finds

The results of the study could prove useful for many people who may be struggling to manage their alcohol use.

A home continues to burn as flames from the LNU Lightning Complex fire spreads in Vacaville, California on August 19, 2020

Climate Change Main Cause Of Fires In US West: Study

Climate change main cause of fires in US west: study

The British fishing trawler Cornelis-Gert Jan was detained in the French port of Le Havre, allegedly for fishing without the required licence

Macron Gives UK More Time Over Fish Feud

Macron gives UK more time over fish feud

Map showing CO2 emissions per capita per country, according to the Global Carbon Atlas

World Leaders Urged To 'Save Humanity' At Climate Summit

World leaders urged to 'save humanity' at climate summit

An illegally lit fire in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil's Para state -- the country has vowed to eliminate illegal deforestation by 2028, two years earlier than a previous undertaking, despite record treeÂ losses in recent years

Brazil Pledges Higher Greenhouse Emissions Cuts

Brazil pledges higher greenhouse emissions cuts

Japanese investors have welcomed news of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's election win, which could pave the way for a new pandemic stimulus package

Stocks Rise As Bullish Sentiment Continues

Stocks rise as bullish sentiment continues

The Galapagos Islands are named for the giant tortoises found there

Ecuador Proposes Debt Swap To Enlarge Galapagos

Ecuador proposes debt swap to enlarge Galapagos

US President Joe Biden: 'Every day we delay, the cost of inaction increases'

Biden Apologizes For Trump Exit From Climate Accord

Biden apologizes for Trump exit from climate accord

Queen Elizabeth II's health has caused some concern after an overnight hospital stay last month

Queen Elizabeth II Seen Driving, Easing Health Fears

Queen Elizabeth II seen driving, easing health fears

Spicy, sweet, and fragrant chai tea.

5 Health Benefits of Chai Tea

Love chai tea? You might want to start drinking more of it once you learn about its different health benefits.

3 Delicious Keto-Friendly Desserts That Won't Ruin Your Diet

Got a sweet tooth but don't want to break your diet? Are you on a keto diet, perhaps? Try these delicious products.

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he hoped to issue a fresh stimulus package by the end of the year

Japan's PM Kishida Calls Victory After 'Tough' Election

Japan's PM Kishida calls victory after 'tough' election

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has plenty on his plate, from tackling the virus to working on Japan's climate goals

Five Challenges Facing Japan's PM Kishida

Five challenges facing Japan's PM Kishida

John Kerry, United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, says the US will push for more 'global ambition' on climate goals

US To Galvanize Global 'Ambition' On Climate: Officials

US to galvanize global 'ambition' on climate: officials

It was hoped the G20 summit of major economies would boost a boost to the 13-day COP26 climate talks

Leaders Can 'Make Or Break Hope' For Climate Salvation

Leaders can 'make or break hope' for climate salvation

Experts warn that only transformative action will help stave off far more devastating climate impacts

Climate Change: Temperature Rise Linked To Over 200,000 Kidney Disease Hospitalizations In Brazil

The 202,093 cases of heat-related kidney disease hospitalizations were recorded from 2000 to 2015 alone.

Biden: Charm offensive

Biden Butters Up Europeans At G20

Biden butters up Europeans at G20

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