ENVIRONMENT

The reef faces a major threat in addition to those posed by global warming and rising sea temperatures.

Aristos Georgiou Sep 18, 2017

Snow in The Cairngorms has suffered from increasing scarcity in recent years.

Claire Toureille Sep 18, 2017

The amount of free oxygen on the planet skyrocketed, making the planet ideal for complex life.

Martha Henriques Sep 18, 2017

Tropical Storm Maria is expected to form into hurricane and hit Caribbean islands.

James Billington Sep 17, 2017

The week's best photos from around the world, from Hurricane Irma and Mexico earthquake to the Rohingya crisis and Australia's same-sex marriage vote.

David Sim Sep 15, 2017

Greek authorities have appealed to swimmers to stay away from the beaches in the southern suburbs of Athens after thick black oil began washing up.

David Sim Sep 14, 2017

The 45-year-old Agia Zoni II sank while anchored off the coast of the island of Salamina (also known as Salamis), close to Greece's main port of Piraeus.

David Sim Sep 13, 2017

Britain's Defence Minister Michael Fallon said his government's effort was "as good as anybody else's". But is it?

David Sim Sep 12, 2017

New research suggests Beijing will lead the green energy revolution thanks to ongoing policy support.

Gaurav Sharma Sep 12, 2017

At least 91 people were killed by the massive earthquake that struck off the coast of southern Mexico on Thursday (7 September).

David Sim Sep 11, 2017

With communication cut to some of the Florida Keys, many are holding their breath for what daylight might reveal.

David Sim Sep 11, 2017

Storm has lashed Florida since Sunday, severely damaging houses and key crops in the state.

Dan Cancian Sep 11, 2017

This year's summer Icebridge mission started on 25 August and will go on till 21 September.

Immanuel Jotham Sep 11, 2017

Offshore wind power now cheaper than new nuclear power, government figures show.

Karthick Arvinth Sep 11, 2017

Seawater penetrated as much as half a kilometre (one-third of a mile) inland in places.

David Sim Sep 11, 2017

'Just get out of its way,' US President Donald Trump warned people in Florida.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Sep 10, 2017

Evacuees watch nervously on webcams dotted around cities, marinas and beaches.

Paul Wright Sep 09, 2017

France's public insurance agency puts huge costs on damage to both island communities.

Gaurav Sharma Sep 09, 2017

Around 5.6 million of Florida's residents have been told to evacuate as the hurricane approaches

Dan Cancian Sep 09, 2017

Hospitals, factories and warehouses reportedly damaged by first Category 5 storm to hit Cuba in decades.

Paul Wright Sep 09, 2017

Government under cross-bench pressure to justify slow response to catastrophe that has battered the Caribbean.

Dan Cancian Sep 09, 2017

Favourable conditions in the Atlantic are fuelling devastating tropical storms.

Aristos Georgiou Sep 08, 2017

Irma's winds of around 175mph (290kph) tore down trees, and flattened homes, schools and hotels, destroying some of the world's most exclusive tourist resorts.

David Sim Sep 08, 2017

Nasa classified Irma as a Category 5 hurricane, Katia as Category 1, while Jose continues to gain strength.

India Ashok Sep 08, 2017

Hurricane Irma, one of the most powerful Atlantic storms in a century, is heading directly towards Florida after it lashed the Caribbean.

David Sim Sep 08, 2017

There could be unique whole ecosystems of complex life to be uncovered.

Martha Henriques Sep 08, 2017

Smashed hotels, boats tossed into piles, and flooded streets and homes on Sint Maarten, the Dutch side of the Caribbean island of Saint Martin.

David Sim Sep 07, 2017

New research suggests falling renewable energy costs are being complemented by higher efficiencies.

Gaurav Sharma Sep 07, 2017

Tackling deforestation should be higher on the climate change agenda.

Aristos Georgiou Sep 06, 2017