New cocoa deals help peasant farmers, but not enough

The willingness of some multinational firms to pay a cost-of-living bonus for African cocoa planters is…

Indian capital Delhi gasps under choking smog

India’s capital New Delhi was enveloped in heavy, toxic smog Sunday—the worst levels in recent years—with…

Crews battle last stubborn Southern California wildfire

Crews fought a pitched battle against the last remaining large wildfire in Southern California as the…

China launches high-res satellite able to provide stereo imagery – CCTV

China launched a new high-resolution remote sensing satellite capable of providing stereoscopic imagery on Sunday, state-run…

Jane Fonda: 'I worry about climate activist Greta Thunberg'

The actress and activist on why she’s being arrested each week but not wanting to go…

[release] Successful re-entry of H-II Transfer Vehicle "KOUNOTORI8" (HTV8)

The H-II Transfer Vehicle “KOUNOTORI8” (HTV8) successfully re-entered the atmosphere after the t Click…

General election 2019: Labour pledges billions for home energy upgrades

The party says a huge programme to fund household energy-saving would reduce bills and create jobs. …

Joint USAF/NOAA Solar Geophysical Activity Report and Forecast 2 November 2019

Joint USAF/NOAA Solar Geophysical Activity Report and Forecast 2 November 2019 Click here for…

Cookies in space: Oven sent to ISS for baking experiments

An oven for baking chocolate chip cookies is making its way to the International Space Station. …

Climate change: Asia 'coal addiction' must end, UN chief warns

António Guterres says Asian countries must use greener energy sources to tackle the climate crisis. …