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Using tort law for environmental protection has a deeper historical pedigree than does resort to administrative regulation.

World leaders attending a climate summit in Brazil have launched a flagship global fund designed to reward tropical countries for not chopping down their trees. While proponents say it could be a game changer for climate finance, critics fear it will enrich governments without obliging them to take meaningful action…

Severe conditions caused by deep area of low pressure to north-west of Spain in the Atlantic Ocean

Exclusive: Research shows oil, gas and coal firms’ unprecedented access to Cop26-29, blocking urgent climate action

Dozens of US state and local leaders will be at talks in Brazil with president’s team expected to send no representatives

In this week’s newsletter: Preserving and nurturing the human microbiome has long been linked with improved health. This holistic approach is finally gaining scientific credibility

Braughing, Hertfordshire: This fiery plant is one of the most startling sights of autumn – and it has a place in history in this county

A pilot scheme where students eat nutritious breakfasts using donated surplus food builds on the ‘folkhem’ welfare model to boost health and sustainability

Droughts and heatwaves causing water in some areas to reach 41C, killing fish and endangered dolphins, say researchers

Local communities will bear the brunt of climate harms caused by new coal mine expansions if tougher approvals are not introduced, a legal expert says.

Delegates from global giants and smaller nations expected to clash at Brazilian summit over how to tackle the climate crisis and who should pay