Unique Antarctic ecosystem transformed as polar deserts flooded in heatwave
The McMurdo Dry Valleys were flooded as summer temperatures soared to 12C.
People who deliberately set fire to forests should be shot, says Indonesian military official
Fires in Indonesia, lit to clear forest and peatlands for plantations, cause an annual crisis that blankets large parts of southeast Asia in smog.
Deadly flash floods hit Vietnam and Thailand, killing at least 53
At least 53 people have lost their lives after parts of southeast Asia were inundated by flooding.
Deaths in Europe due to extreme weather conditions 'could rise' 50-fold by 2100
Two in three Europeans are likely to be affected if greenhouse gas emissions and weather-related issues are not controlled.
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State Department officially informs UN of US intention to withdraw from Paris climate deal
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Solar power now the most popular form of new electricity generation worldwide
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Land of smoke and ash: Photos of Mount Sinabung volcano erupting
Mount Sinabung erupts again, spewing out a towering column of volcanic ash more than four kilometres (2.6 miles) high.
David Sim Aug 03, 2017
Parts of South Asia could become too hot for humans by the 22nd century
Some of poorest parts of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh could see temperatures unbearable for people.
James Tennent Aug 02, 2017
Antarctica's trillion-tonne iceberg might 'bump back into Larson C ice shelf'
There are several possibilities for what will happen to the berg next.
Martha Henriques Aug 02, 2017
Why are endangered North Atlantic right whales dying in Canadian waters?
Ten whales have perished in the last two months.
Lydia Smith Aug 02, 2017
Climate change will fuel the rapid and unpredictable spread of deadly epidemics in Europe
Cholera, anthrax and Lyme disease are some of the most climate-sensitive diseases.
Martha Henriques Aug 02, 2017
National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year 2017 winners revealed
A photograph of a lightning bolt striking within the ash cloud of an erupting volcano has won the 2017 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year contest.
David Sim Aug 01, 2017
Alaska is at high tsunami risk due to structure discovered beneath sea floor
The feature is similar to the one that caused the devastating 2011 tsunami in Tohoku, Japan.
Aug 01, 2017
60,000 suicides in India linked to climate change
The suicides occurred in the past 30 years due to higher than average temperatures.
Martha Henriques Jul 31, 2017
Earth will hit dangerous 2C global warming level within 80 years
'We're closer to the margin than we think.'
Martha Henriques Jul 31, 2017
Lightning kills 11 in Indian state of Odisha
Hundreds have died so far in the current monsoon season across the country.
Jordan Bhatt Jul 31, 2017
Siberian rocks reveal what caused the most catastrophic mass extinction the world has ever faced
Heat released during volcanic rock formation led to large-scale global warming and to the 'Great Dying'.
Léa Surugue Jul 31, 2017
GE and Invenergy setting up world's second largest wind farm in Oklahoma
As many as 1.1 million people across Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma will benefit from the 2-gigawatt project.
Immanuel Jotham Jul 27, 2017
France fires: Someone has set up a Gofundme page for hero firefighters on just €8-a-hour
Forest fires have been ravaging the Southern region of France since July 15
Claire Toureille Jul 26, 2017
In pictures: Wind-whipped wildfires rage across southern Europe
Fires have ravaged tinder-dry vegetation in France, Portugal, Italy, Spain, Croatia and Montenegro and across southern Europe.
David Sim Jul 26, 2017
In pictures: At least ten villages evacuated as 'catastrophic' forest fires rage in Portugal
More than ten villages in central Portugal have been evacuated as forest fires rage in the provinces of Castelo Branco and Santarem.
David Sim Jul 26, 2017
UK to outlaw sale of diesel and petrol cars from 2040
Environment Secretary Michael Gove set to unveil £3bn package to combat air pollution.
Karthick Arvinth Jul 26, 2017
How Britain's ecosystems are cutting pollution, creating energy and growing the economy
The UK is producing 600 times more solar energy than in 2007.
Daniele Palumbo Jul 25, 2017
England and Wales could see 'record-breaking' downpours every winter for next decade
Met Office's new supercomputer has forecast many more extreme weather events as climate conditions change.
Roger Baird Jul 25, 2017
Hundreds of firefighters tackle forest fires across the south of France and on Corsica
Four firefighters have been injured as wildfires rage along the French Riviera and on the Mediterranean island of Corsica.
David Sim Jul 25, 2017
Vatican closes fountains to save water as drought-hit Italy on verge of natural disaster
Move in line with Pope Francis teaching against 'habit of wasting and throwing away' says Vatican official.
Ludovica Iaccino Jul 25, 2017
Michael Gove promises plastic microbeads will be banned by end of year
Plastic is ingested by 31 species of marine mammals and over 100 species of sea birds each year.
Isabelle Gerretsen Jul 21, 2017
Michael Gove shares deep regret of Donald Trump's stance against Paris climate accord
British Environment Secretary delivered his first major speech to the WWF charity.
Ian Silvera Jul 21, 2017
Zealandia: Lost continent beneath New Zealand to be drilled
Scientists embark on investigation to drill down into the hidden continent beneath New Zealand.
Martha Henriques Jul 21, 2017
New rift found in Antarctic ice shelf just weeks after 1 trillion tonne iceberg broke free
Scientists said that the new rift may cause more 'ice shelf area loss.'
India Ashok Jul 21, 2017
Greece and Turkey photos: Earthquake kills two tourists in Kos, tsunami causes panic in Bodrum
Rescue authorities said a Swedish man and a Turkish man died in the collapse at the White Corner Club when the quake struck.
David Sim Jul 21, 2017
South America: Lethal Hantavirus expected to spread due to climate change
Rats are carriers of the deadly Hantaviruses.
Martha Henriques Jul 21, 2017
Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes near Turkish coast and Greek islands
Mayor of Greek island Kos says at least two people have been killed.
Brendan Cole Jul 21, 2017
Geoengineering: How scientists could zap clouds with aerosols to cool the Earth down
Geoengineering could go very, very wrong - but it's seeming like an increasingly tempting option.
Martha Henriques Jul 20, 2017
Divers capture stunning rare footage of a 40-tonne humpback whale jumping out of the ocean
Moments like this are not often filmed.
Lydia Smith Jul 20, 2017
Over 2,000 firefighters on the ground and in the air tackle Detwiler Fire as it doubles in size
More than 2,200 firefighters on the ground and in the air have contained just seven percent of the Detwiler Fire.
David Sim Jul 20, 2017
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