ENVIRONMENT

Flood warning in place in more than 90 areas.

Many parts of UK face flooding and damage as intense storms continue to batter the nation.

Drought uncovers ancient stone bridge in China's largest freshwater lake, the Poyang.

Drought is 'biggest danger' of global warming and could threaten fifth of global population.

Experts say global average temperature will increase by 8C by 2200.

5.1 magnitude earthquake hits 80km from Fukushima.

Scientists in Western Australia are using sharks to counter their attacks.

Report shows extent of pollution affecting China's food supply.

'Very destructive' cyclone expected to hit Wallal to Onslow.

Volcano, also known as San Miguel, in eastern El Salvador erupts, spewing ash.

Polar bears' birthday marked on 29 December as breeding season begins.

Widespread disruption for thousands trying to get home by road, rail or air for Christmas break.

Winds of up to 80mph forecast for Monday.

Columbia University researcher cites comet dust for climate change.

Oxford University study challenges Darwin's Theory of Evolution in Origin of the Species.

Subreddit science forum moderator says climate change deniers did not add to scientific debate.

Scientists claim they have found a rock known for containing diamonds in an Antarctic icy mountain.

Saudi Arabia blanketed by heaviest snowfall in decades.

Sicily's Catania airport forced to close because of huge plumes of ash in the sky.

Scientist findings show magma chamber below Yellowstone to be 'even more colossal' than thought

Satellites will collect geological data related to Earth's magnetic field, which may be about to change polarity.

Hundreds of Olive Ridley turtle hatchlings have been let out into the Pacific Ocean in Tomatlan, Mexico.

Global climate report highlights record CO2 emissions driven by China.

Europe's most active volcano blows its top, but locals in no danger.

As many as 10,000 people are feared dead in one city alone after Super Typhoon Haiyan slammed into the central islands of the Philippines.

Vietnam braces up to face super typhoon Haiyan, as the country goes on high alert in the face of the massive storm.

As super storm Yolanda nears landfall, here are some essential tips to keep in mind.