Stunning pictures of the migration of starlings through Europe
Birds migrate through Europe and south-east Asia, creating acrobatic patterns across the skylines of Rome, Israel and Macedonia.
North Korea hit by 'man-made' earthquake near nuclear test site
The 5.1 magnitude quake struck near the Punggye-ri nuclear test site in the country's north-east.
Spectacular city of ice and world's biggest snow sculptures open to the public in Harbin, China
A glittering city of ice has been constructed in north-eastern China's Heilongjiang province.
King Kong: It was inflexibility, not Beauty, that killed off Gigantopithecus
Giant ape that stood at 10ft tall went extinct because it could not adapt to diet and habitat changes.
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Earthquake causes devastation across north-east India, Bangladesh and Myanmar
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An area four times the size of London needs to become peatland if the UK wants to reach its CO2 target
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Naples: Illegal dumping of toxic waste by mafia found responsible for rise in cancer cases
Italy's National Institute of Health finds rise in number of cases of babies with tumours.
Turkey: Istanbul snow storm causes travel chaos – and beautiful photos
Heavy snow has fallen in Istanbul, causing flight cancellations, road chaos and closure of schools – and beautiful photos.
Iceland discovers new way of predicting earthquakes using groundwater
Study shows sodium and silicon levels change in groundwater before major earthquakes in country.
Bolivia: Video shows surprise storm tear into houses
Local media reported that 90 houses were partially destroyed in three neighbourhoods.
Storm Frank: 12 rescued from flooded bus in Dumfries
A lorry driver and his passenger were among those rescued from their vehicles as the River Nith burst its banks.
Floods UK: Nasa blames freak weather across world on 'worst El Nino since 1998'
El Nino is being blamed for unnaturally warm weather in UK and North Pole and freezing weather in Mexico.
Russia could cut their energy costs by 20% by going 100% renewable
If Russia and Central Asia only used wind and solar energy, by 2030 their costs would plummet.
Amazon rainforest will one day become a savannah thanks to climate change
New study shows how the complex eco-system will be affected.
Storm Frank: Where have weather and flood warnings been issued around the UK?
Heavy rain and strong gales from Storm Frank have hit Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.
Aliso Canyon gas leak: Over 150 million pounds of methane poured into atmosphere in Los Angeles
The massive natural gas leak at Aliso Canyon storage facility in Los Angeles is still uncontained.
Tadcaster: Homes evacuated as ancient Yorkshire bridge collapses
The town's historic bridge collapsed into the River Wharfe prompting warnings of 'significant risk to life'.
Those calling for bigger flood defences don't understand the complexity of UK flooding
Flood defences didn't fail, they worked to capacity but were overwhelmed by rivers exceeding record levels.
National Geographic Photo Contest 2015: Dramatic Colorado tornado wins grand prize
James Smart's photo of a tornado has won the 2015 National Geographic Photo Contest.
UK floods: Photos of historic city of York after rivers Ouse and Foss burst their banks
Photos of devastating effects of flooding as government denies a north-south divide.
UK floods: What is a 'bomb cyclone' and why could it worsen Storm Frank flooding in Britain?
Meteorologists have warned a 'bomb cyclone' forming in the north Atlantic could worsen UK floods.
UK weather: Storm Frank to inflict more flood misery and danger to life in coming days
The Met Office have issued 51 flood warnings, nine of which are severe, across the UK.
Switzerland experiences its warmest winter in 150 years
The country is 3.4C above the historical average for December.
Spain: Officials say 99% of forest fires were started deliberately
Firefighters have been battling 120 wild fires, some of which officials suspect were deliberately set.
Wales: Coastguard warns that decomposed whale poses health hazard
Dog-walkers have been spotted posing for photos in front of the carcass of the whale washed up on a Welsh beach.
Floods UK: More misery for north as Storm Frank forecast to sweep across the country over next 48 hours
Storm Frank set to bring gusts of up to 80mph and persistent heavy rain to flood-stricken regions.
58 million trees experience 'extremely threatening' drought in California
Millions of trees across 41,000 square miles of California are suffering from one of the worst droughts ever.
UK floods: Hundreds evacuated from York homes as unprecedented flooding threatens lives
Up to 3,500 properties – including historic buildings in York city centre – are now at risk of flooding.
Climate Change in 2015: What happened this year?
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Beijing raised smog alert to second-highest orange level on Christmas
Construction work was suspended and vulnerable people asked to limit outdoor exposure.
UK: Cumbrians brace themselves for Boxing Day deluge as the Army is drafted in
More than 70 flood warnings are in place across England and Wales.
Cobra committee to hold Christmas meeting over Cumbria flood threat
Fears grow that further rainfall in the UK will worsen flooding.
Ireland: Two thousand homes without power as Storm Eva strikes
29 flood warnings have been issued by the Met Office as the UK faces a Christmas flooding crisis.
Beijing's smog 'red alerts' are a positive sign of the times in China
It's hopefully heralding a more environmentally conscious and accountable country
Climate change: Cloudy oceans could give coral reefs the best protection
Hazy water can block sunlight from contributing to global warming in coral reefs, providing a refuge.
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