ENVIRONMENT

Scientists have recorded the Earth's hum, confirming the vibrational signal, which was first detected in 1998, is indeed real.

India Ashok Dec 08, 2017

At least four major southern California wildfires have prompted the evacuation of about 200,000 people and destroyed hundreds of homes and buildings.

David Sim Dec 07, 2017

Video captures animal hero pulling over on busy highway to rescue animal trapped by blaze engulfing large parts of US state.

Ben Skipper Dec 07, 2017

To reach the target of keeping the rise in global warming within two degrees, carbon emissions will have to be cumulatively cut by 15% more than what was first estimated.

Immanuel Jotham Dec 07, 2017

As UN warns of "ocean armageddon" of plastic pollution, we take a look at how long it takes for commonly used items to rot

Kashmira Gander Dec 07, 2017

Firefighters are battling to contain at least four wildfires marching across southern California, whipped up by fierce Santa Ana winds.

David Sim Dec 06, 2017

As the UN oceans chief warns we are facing a 'planetary crisis', researchers are trying to replace synthetics with biodegradable fungi.

Kashmira Gander Dec 05, 2017

Thousands of people have been evacuated as the Thomas Fire threatens Santa Paula and Ventura, destroying homes and vehicles in its path.

David Sim Dec 05, 2017

Beach-goers on the Fylde coast are warned not to let their dogs eat a bright-yellow substance that has contaminated the land.

James Hetherington Dec 05, 2017

Carbon-dioxide can be trapped away by these new plants that Breakthrough Prize winning biologist Joanne Chory has created in her lab.

Immanuel Jotham Dec 05, 2017

The video, dubbed "Transient", was recorded with the help of a Phantom Flex 4K camera.

Shubham Sharma Dec 05, 2017

Producing and transporting food to households affects environment with 20-30% global greenhouse gas emissions.

Shubham Sharma Dec 05, 2017

Global warming is likely to cause a sharp spike in air turbulence in the future, causing flights to get bumpy and uncomfortable.

Immanuel Jotham Dec 04, 2017

The countries involved have agreed that before fishing takes place, they will establish appropriate measures for conservation and management.

Immanuel Jotham Dec 03, 2017

Signals of changes in Earth's gravitational field reach seismic monitoring stations minutes earlier and could make a big difference in saving lives.

Shubham Sharma Dec 03, 2017

The massive iceberg broke off from the Pine Island Glacier in September and was estimated to be the fifth largest calving event since 2000.

India Ashok Dec 02, 2017

One of the most alarming images that was taken this year shows the Larcen C ice shelf breaking off and drifting to sea.

Immanuel Jotham Dec 01, 2017

Although we think of man as having negative impacts on wildlife, several cats species use paths to rapidly move around the rainforest.

David Sim Dec 01, 2017

Supermarkets say scheme will increase production costs but will have longer-term benefits for environment.

Dan Cancian Nov 30, 2017

No UK cities provide residents with the "perfect" temperature, but some European cities make the cut.

James Hetherington Nov 30, 2017

Internet becomes haven for climate-denial blogs and websites which downplay or deny existence of man-made global warming despite scientific consensus.

Nov 30, 2017

Scientists previously estimated that super-eruptions happen every 45,000-714,000 years but new estimates say they happen a lot more often.

William Watkinson Nov 29, 2017

Sand and gravel account for the largest volume of any solid material extracted globally, according to research.

Aristos Georgiou Nov 29, 2017

Millions of tonnes of ash spewed into atmosphere can severely reduce Earth's temperatures.

Aristos Georgiou Nov 29, 2017

Scientists have identified 112 "robust source reefs" that could repopulate and even repair the damage that the Great Barrier Reef has suffered.

Immanuel Jotham Nov 29, 2017

Dr Ricardo Jaña, glaciologist at the Chilean Antarctic Institute, said the iceberg could "become a threat" when it disintegrates into smaller pieces.

Lara Rebello Nov 29, 2017

While glitter may seem harmless, it can be washed into the seas causing damage to the marine environment.

Nov 28, 2017

Environmental champion, who was first person to walk to both poles, uses Antarctic trek as green wake-up call.

Aristos Georgiou Nov 28, 2017

The Plastic Bank is encouraging people to collect plastic waste and exchange it for money or essential items.

Frances Rankin Nov 28, 2017