ENVIRONMENT

Black carbon accelerates climate change by darkening snow and ice to make them warm faster.

Martha Henriques Jan 30, 2017

When the iceberg breaks off, it will be among the largest ever created.

Hannah Osborne Jan 30, 2017

Oil drilling in the Amazon Basin close to the reef could put the unique biome at risk.

Martha Henriques Jan 30, 2017

Trump has called climate change a 'hoax' whereas Charles is an avid campaigner.

Tareq Haddad Jan 29, 2017

Scientists are blaming monoculture in agriculture for erratic behaviour in the European hamster.

Samantha Payne Jan 28, 2017

Coastal flooding is expected across western and southern areas.

Samantha Payne Jan 28, 2017

A similar incident took place in the country in February 2016 that led to the death of an endangered La Plata dolphin.

Ananya Roy Jan 28, 2017

There are only about 360 Saimaa ringed seals left, which are found at a single lake in Finland.

Martha Henriques Jan 27, 2017

Lots of people are cutting back on meat to be more environmentally friendly, but other foods come at a cost to the climate too.

Wayne Martindale Jan 27, 2017

The worst wildfires in Chile's modern history destroyed 1,500 homes in the town.

David Sim Jan 27, 2017

Authorities have arrested 5 people believed to be responsible for the fires.

Nicole Rojas Jan 27, 2017

Quartz crystals at Lake Toba reveal change in magmatic system just before eruption.

Hannah Osborne Jan 26, 2017

UK court ruled that Nigerian communities devastated by oil spills cannot have claims against Shell heard in UK.

Elsa Buchanan Jan 26, 2017

It would require the energy of a nuclear bomb to stop a tsunami.

Martha Henriques Jan 26, 2017

Towering flames rage through forested hills and towns, destroying homes and the region's world-renowned vineyards.

David Sim Jan 26, 2017

It was not known previously whether or not the fault was capable of generating future earthquakes.

Martha Henriques Jan 25, 2017

Tens of thousands of jobs will be at stake if the president rolls back US climate change commitment.

Charles W. Donovan Jan 25, 2017

It will be a huge challenge, with massive investment required. But it is possible.

Dr David Kingham Jan 25, 2017

Years of controversy surround Lake Cheko and arguments it was formed by 1908 Tunguska event.

Martha Henriques Jan 25, 2017

Scientists are scrambling to to save some of the environmental data at risk of being taken down.

Martha Henriques Jan 25, 2017

Authorities criticised after taking three days to confirm Saskatchewan province spillage.

Tareq Haddad Jan 25, 2017

There are less than 100 specimens each left of these critically endangered species.

Martha Henriques Jan 24, 2017

Inefficient solid-fuel cooking stoves have significant health risks and contribute to climate change

Martha Henriques Jan 23, 2017

Marine welfare charities are live streaming Japanese dolphin torture on Facebook and Twitter to spread awareness.

Mary-Ann Russon Jan 23, 2017

Mayor Sadiq Khan described the situation as 'shameful' and urged Londoner's to take care while outdoors.

Josh Robbins Jan 23, 2017

When parrotfish thrive, so do coral reefs, a model spanning the last 3,000 years has revealed.

Léa Surugue Jan 23, 2017

A stunning image of a kingfisher diving into a river at such high speed that it seems to leave a motion trail behind it clinched the award for Spanish photographer Mario Cea.

David Sim Jan 23, 2017

At least 14 people died in Georgia storms on Sunday, while four were reported dead in Mississippi on Saturday.

Ananya Roy Jan 23, 2017

Walsh and Jacques Piccard became the first humans to descend to full ocean depth in January 1960.

Hannah Osborne Jan 23, 2017