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U.S. backs changes to aviation emissions scheme: Sources

The United States supports changing a landmark aviation emissions scheme now under review by a UN agency, after airlines said the current deal could leave them with higher carbon offsetting costs when air travel recovers from coronavirus, sources familiar with the matter said.
Climate activists invoke German constitution to sue Merkel government
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Climate activists invoke German constitution to sue Merkel government

German climate activists said on Wednesday they were suing Chancellor Angela Merkel's government over what they say is its insufficient action to tackle climate change, arguing that the failure contravened a constitutional right to "human dignity".

Judges hear legal case on London police handling of climate protests

Judges hear legal case on London police handling of climate protests

Lawyers for climate change activists in the Extinction Rebellion movement argued in London's High Court Thursday that a police order barring further demonstrations midway through two weeks of planned October protests overstepped the law.

Bangladesh promises to improve local flood warnings after complaints

Bangladesh promises to improve local flood warnings after complaints

Bangladesh will seek to improve the way it communicates flood warnings to local people in regions at risk of rising waters, a minister said on Monday, responding to a report that many flood victims were not alerted by the government earlier this year.

U.N. aviation agency approves standards to kickstart emissions deal

U.N. aviation agency approves standards to kickstart emissions deal

The United Nations aviation agency on Wednesday approved new standards needed to implement a 2016 global agreement that seeks to limit emissions from international flights, an aviation industry group said.
Friends of the Earth says to sue Shell over climate change

Friends of the Earth says to sue Shell over climate change

Friends of the Earth plans to file a lawsuit against Royal Dutch Shell, accusing the oil company of failing to act on climate change, the environmental activist group said on Tuesday.
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