Investor-state dispute settlement courts have awarded more than US$100 billion of public money to corporations — largely in settlements arising from new green regulations and other public measures that impacted their fossil fuel, mining and other projects.

Low-emission zones, now in 320 cities, are increasing as the European Union battles pollution health emergency.

Only about half the funds required are being provided by rich countries, according to a report by Oxfam.

Oil giant may lose lobby access over failure to answer climate change denial questions

Abnormally hot temperatures continue to wreak devastation across northern and central parts of the continent