COP21: Paris climate change talks far more positive than Copenhagen - but expectations must be limited
Michael Mann says Paris climate negotiations are unlikely to get us to within 2C target – but that's OK.
London from the air: The latest stunning aerial photos of the capital by Jason Hawkes
Renowned aerial photographer Jason Hawkes shows a changing London as winter approaches.
Snow and winter weather arrive in the northern hemisphere. Meanwhile, in Australia...
The northern hemisphere experiences first snowfall of the season, while Australia is in the grip of a heatwave.
Brazil dam disaster: Toxic red mud threatens endangered wildlife in Rio Doce basin
Toxic mud from a collapsed iron mine dam has reached the Atlantic Ocean, killing fish and threatening endangered turtles.
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Biofuel creators champion whisky by-products over ethanol
The ABE process involves blending pot ale and draff – two residues that make up 90% of whisky distillery output.
COP21: What's the difference between climate change, manmade climate change and global warming?
Explaining the semantics around climate change.
United Nations: Weather-related disasters cost global economy up to $300bn a year
Disasters caused by climate change might be costing the global economy billions each year
Hundreds of endangered sei whales found dead off Chile coast
In southern Chile's Patagonia, an observation flight spots 305 bodies and 32 skeletons of dead whales.
Prince Charles: Climate change was one of the major reasons for Syria civil war
Heir to the throne made the statements in an interview recorded before the Paris attacks
India looks to double coal output by 2020
The coal mining industry is booming in India where a new mine is opened every month.
Nasa uses new OCO2 satellite to track rising carbon dioxide levels
The tools include the new experimental Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2), which was launched in 2014.
COP21: How climate change is affecting the already endangered snow leopard
A third of snow leopard territory is under threat from climate change.
Earth's Great Oxidation Event: 'Multiple whiffs' of O2 2.5 billion years ago led to stable atmosphere
Bursts of oxygen were released until a "tipping point" was crossed in Earth's atmosphere.
Ecuador: Tungurahua volcano erupts covering houses with ash
Authorities issue orange alert as ash cloud reaches 2,500 metres above crater.
Paris climate talks: Russia will use its huge forests as a bargaining chip at COP21
"Russia is unlikely to spring any surprises in Paris"
Permafrost in Tibetan Plateau can be wiped out by temperature rise
The thaw can impact local environment by triggering lake outbursts and landslides.
US approves genetically modified salmon for human consumption
The first GM animal to be approved will be bred and raised in secure land-based facilities in Canada and Panama.
Climate change 'single most important threat' to polar bears, experts warn
International Union for Conservation of Nature warns polar bear population could drop by 30% in 35 years.
Geoengineering: Blocking out the sun won't fix climate change – but it could buy us time
We should be exploring as many climate engineering options as possible, while limiting greenhouse gas emissions.
Tadpoles flying across blue sky wins Royal Society Publishing photography competition
An underwater photo of tadpoles silhouetted against the sky has won a science photography competition.
Amber Rudd: Renewables rethink 'if, and only if' costs come down
Energy Secretary says renewables will only be supported if conditions of cost reduction are met.
Soaring temperatures and El Nino could ring death knell for corals
High temperatures cause bleaching of corals.
Retreating glaciers caused Adelie penguin population explosion over last 14,000 years
Since the last ice age, Adelie penguin populations have seen a 135-fold increase.
Extreme laser could heat material to temperatures hotter than Sun's centre in 20 quadrillionths of a second
Super laser that heats material to 10 million degrees has potential in thermonuclear fusion energy.
Paris attacks: Global Climate March could be cancelled as France steps up security for COP21
Global Climate March could be cancelled as France intensifies security.
Mexico: Colima volcano erupts spewing ash 3,000m in to the air
Volcano has been exhibiting continuous activity since 9 July.
Pakistani farmer wins lawsuit against government over climate policy
The court ordered a commission to examine the policy and do the needful.
Sony World Photography Awards 2016: Beautiful wildlife and landscape images
With just a few weeks left to enter the 2016 Sony World Photography Awards, we present a selection of early submissions.
G20 climate statement found to be weak on commitments as Paris readies for summit
Even as Paris mourns the death of 129 people in the recent terror attacks, the climate summit would be held on schedule.
Seven spectacular weather events – and what causes them
Weather is the response of the atmosphere to the uneven pattern of heat energy that it receives.
Map of Earth's hidden groundwater to help scientists establish when it will run out
First map of groundwater shows 23 million cubic kilometres hidden beneath planet's surface.
Tsunami hits Japan after 7.0 Richter earthquake off Japanese coast
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake off the Japanese coast created a tsunami early on Saturday.
COP21: What do activists have in store for delegates in Le Bourget?
Disobedience, blockades and discussions to mark COP21.
Identified: The top 10 most active volcanoes that could kill over 1 million people
The volcanoes have a risk of erupting within the next 100 years.
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