NASA: Iceberg Size of New York About To Break Off in Antarctica
NASA scientists are monitoring an iceberg the size of New York or Berlin forming over a vulnerable Antarctic glacier which is about to break off.
When Halloween Feels Like Christmas: New York Hit by Snowstorms [PHOTOS]
New York has been covered in snow following rare October storms.
Carbon Capture Hits The Buffers
There can be no doubt of the bitter disappointment that Chris Huhne, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, must have felt when the consortium led by Scottish Power walked away from the chance of establishing and operating Britain's first power plant with Carbon Capture (CCS) and reported by the media on 19 October 2011. The consortium led by Scottish Power, a subsidiary of Spanish utility firm Iberdrola though its headquarters is in Glasgow, also included National Grid and Shell...
Javan Rhino Poached to Extinction in Vietnam
A critically endangered species of rhino has been poached to extinction in Vietnam, with the last Javan rhino found dead with its horn cut off.
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Solar Cycle may Trigger Frigid Winters: UK Report
Scientists have discovered a link between changes in solar activity and recent cold temperatures in parts of Europe and North America.
Global Warming: Melting Arctic Ice Opens New Shipping Routes
September 2011 saw ice levels in the Arctic Sea drop to the second-lowest extent on record, according to data released by NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center at the University of Colorado in Boulder.
Typhoon Nalgae Hits Philippines - 04 Oct 2011 (Slideshow)
Many typhoons have battered the Philippines already this year, and another two struck last week. These pictures show the devastation after Typhoon Nalgae hit the Philippines on Saturday.
Pay-As-You-Go Solar Brings Power to Emerging Markets
A new pay-as-you-go mobile phone charging system could make solar power a more affordable option for customers in the developing world.
20-Foot Prehistoric Crocodile Found in Colombian Coal Mine
The remains of a previously-undiscovered prehistoric crocodile measuring 20 feet long has been discovered by U.S. researchers in a Columbian coal mine.
Scientists Discover Giant Ozone Hole Above Arctic
Scientists have discovered a huge hole in the ozone layer above the Artic roughly five times the size of Germany, allowing harmful ultraviolet radiation to hit parts of Canada, Russia and Europe this spring.
Huge Shark Sanctuary Declared in Pacific Ocean
Killing sharks is set to be banned across a huge area of the Pacific Ocean after the Marshall Islands government decided to create the largest shark sanctuary in the world, covering nearly two million sq km (750,000 sq miles) of ocean, which cover about eight times the size of Britain.
'Paying the Price': Canada Warned of Heavy Costs of Climate Change
A Canadian advisory panel on business and the environment is warning that greenhouse gas emissions could cost the Canadian economy up to $43 billion each year by 2050 if the government does not come up with a domestic plan to tackle global warming.
British Holiday Makers Warned of Jellyfish Invasion
British Holiday Makers Warned Over Deadly Jellyfish Invasion. British holiday makers heading to their favourite Mediterranean spots have been warned of the increase in deadly jelly fish.
Tope Shark Tows Devon Man
A Devon man who uses his kayak as a fishing vessel was towed half a mile out to sea after he hooked a 6-foot shark.
Seven Dead As Typhoon Nesat Hits Philippians
At least seven people have died as Typhoon Nesat struck the Philippians' main island.
Honda Opens UK's First Hydrogen Power Station
Honda is paving the way for hydrogen power, opening the UK's first open-access refuelling station in Swindon as the company pushes to bring hydrogen powered cars to the masses.
NASA Scientists Cast Doubt on Current Theory of Dinosaur Extinction
NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) has uncovered data suggesting the family of asteroids thought to be responsible for the dinosaurs' extinction 65 million years ago may not have been the culprit.
Deep Oceans Conceal Effects of Global Warming: Study
The Earth's deep oceans could temporarily conceal the effects of global warming for up to a decade, according to a new study by the U.S. National Center for Atmospheric Research.
Deep Oceans Could Delay Effects of Global Warming for Decades
The deep oceans of the world can absorb enough heat to conceal the effects of global warming for up to a decade; according to a new study by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR).
Himalaya Earthquake: Death Toll Likely to Rise Despite Rescue Efforts
About 300 local people and 23 tourists were rescued by Indian troops after a powerful earthquake hit the northeast Indian state of Sikkim Sunday, said local media on Monday.
Whilst Climate Change is Real, Human Induced it is Not
As with most climate change articles it must be stressed that this writer does not believe climate change is made up.
New Atlas Shows Dramatic Climate Changes
The new edition of the Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World shows how a large area of Greenland has become "green", proving how much the ice has retreated in the space of ten years.
Climate Change: Shift to Natural Gas Set to Fail
The climate change debate has taken a new turn as a new study found that despite previous claims, greater reliance on natural gas would not help slow down climate change.
Hurricane Katia Smashes Into Irish Coast [VIDEO FOOTAGE]
Hurricane Katia Smashes Irish Coast [VIDEO FOOTAGE]
Hurricane Katia: Scotland Prepares for Heavy Weather
As the remnants of hurricane Katia are heading to the UK, habitants and travellers alike have been warned against high and powerful winds of up to 80mph accompanied by heavy rains.
Travel and Weather Information as Hurricane Katia Hits UK
As Hurricane Katia continues its march toward Britain, here is the latest weather and travel information to keep you updated.
Climate Change: Prince Charles Warns of Mass Extinction in Keynote WWF Address
Prince Charles Warns of Mass Extinction in Keynote WWF Address
King Crabs Invade the Antarctic
A new report from the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B has revealed that King Crabs have not just invaded parts of Antarctica but are doing severe damage to the regions wildlife.
British to Test 'Artificial Volcano' to Counteract Global Warming
In order to forestall global warming, a new team led by British academics are working towards recreating an artificial volcano that would inject particles into the stratosphere and cool the planet. The team plans to use a tethered balloon with a size equivalent to Wembley stadium and suspend it 20km above Earth while linking it to the ground by a giant garden hose
Irene Forces Partial Shutdown of N.J. Nuclear Plants
Three nuclear reactors in southern New Jersey have powered partway down due to debris from the aftermath of hurricane Irene that is now blocking essential cooling water intakes, the Daily Mail has revealed.
Can Climate Change Cause Mental Illnesses?
As climate change and its impacts on our planet and society are still debated, a new report by the Climate Institute of Australia warns against the devastating effects of extreme weather events on communities' mental health.
Solar Power to Supply Over 50 Per Cent of World's Energy Needs by 2060
Solar power technology could provide most of the world's power by 2060 leading to a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, according to comments made to Bloomberg by the International Energy Agency [IEA].
Climate Change Theories Complicated by Cloud Formation Discovery
An experiment led by scientists, which aimed at studying how clouds form, suggests that some climate models may need to be "substantially revised", Nature journal reports.
Does Climate Change Cause Civil War?
A theory that climate change could be a cause in triggering conflict, has been given a new boost after a new scientific study found an unmistakeable link between climate fluctuations and violence.
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