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A growing number of lawsuits against companies and states could spur greater action to tackle climate change.

The UK government has reclassified nearly £500m of aid for war-torn and impoverished countries as “climate finance”, in a bid to meet its international commitments under the Paris Agreement.

Kuala Selat village lies on the coast of Indragiri Hilir district on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. In the first half of the year, residents of the village arrange buckets and drums to collect rainwater to meet their daily needs. They will then stockpile water to last through the dry months from June to September, but a longer dry spell has led to an acute shortage of water.

Scientists say a double whammy of climate change and El Niño lies behind a record-breaking year of extreme weather - and predict there's more to come.

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By Jack Brook, Eung Sea

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Across the region, it’s never been more critical to cultivate a resilient healthcare workforce capable of addressing climate-induced public health issues. By Gabriela Fernando and Angie Bone

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Human health relies on healthy ecosystems, but these are under threat. Securing the right to live in a healthy environment is crucial for all. By Chris Beyrer

To restore Earth’s stability, governments must recognise the need to respect the nine planetary boundaries. This requires a steadfast commitment to reducing greenhouse-gas emissions and protecting biodiversity and water resources. By Robert Redford and Xiye Bastida

It's ironic that as scientific evidence on climate change and vaccines have become more compelling, public opinion on social media appears more divided. By Dr Geoffrey Dobson

By Yacob Mulugetta, Dean Bhekumuzi Bhebhe and Niclas Hällström

By Ben Green and Catherine Strong

By Abdoul Salam Bello, Patrick Guillaumont and Arnaud Buissé

By Monique Barbut and Robert Filipp

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Exclusive In this exclusive interview to mark Earth Day, Eco-Business speaks to Dr Sylvia Earle, oceanographer and founder of Mission Blue, who draws the link between our climate crisis and the health of our oceans.

As planetary temperatures reach an all-time high, a climate scientist has designed a new way to show how global temperatures have changed every month since the start of the industrial revolution and 2021.

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