Governments must not let the coronavirus pandemic derail action on climate change, an architect of the landmark Paris agreement warned on Wednesday, saying the vulnerabilities laid bare by the virus could serve to spur a more concerted response.
The science is in: the endless pursuit of economic growth is devouring the foundations of life on Earth, and no country - rich or poor - can expect to escape dire consequences if things go on as they are. So how might the world change course?
Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in France's main cities on Saturday to demand action against climate change and to show support for former environment minister Nicolas Hulot who quit in frustration over the government's approach.
