Temperatures, sea levels and carbon dioxide all hit milestones amid extreme weather in 2015, major international 'state of the climate' report finds

Filipino government body gives 47 'carbon majors' 45 days to respond to allegations of human rights violations resulting from climate change

Study by economists say achievement by world's biggest polluter may be a significant milestone, rather than a blip

Friends of the Earth condemns Coal Authority for granting licences for underground coal gasification at 19 UK sites

Greenpeace urges legal ban to tackle problem after finding that top personal care companies fell short on commitments

Senior environmental and agricultural figures cite lack of top-level experience, track record and policy approach as fears

Climate change envoy singles out both countries for subsidising the fossil fuel industry and says the UK has lost its position as a climate leader

The Democrats' draft platform won't be ratified until the convention, but climate activists are already hailing it as a 'monumental victory'

EU proposal on a free trade deal with the US could curb energy saving measures and a planned switch to clean energy, say MEPs

Global or regional agreements are vital for cross-border problems such as pollution and wildlife crime, says new environment chief, Erik Solheim