ENVIRONMENT

The commission calls for a rapid phase-out of fossil fuels and greening of cities..

Karachi mortuaries at bursting point as fatalities increase during intense heatwave.

Protein ratio imbalance results in dough that refuses to rise, according to researchers at the Victorian government and Melbourne University

The lion, orchids and many other medicinal plants are on the decline.

An underwater species never seen before has been unveiled.

Up to 20% of earthquake induced uplift could be permanent

''We call for people to respect the measures in order to help reduce the pollution of Santiago.'

Even conservative estimates show the world has entered a mass extinction event.

One in 14 people will not see a moment's sunlight on the summer solstice this year.

Brian Snyder photographed the same scenes in Boston during the record winter and as summer solstice approaches.

Wreck of La Juliana has been exposed in heavy storms off County Sligo.

Scientists find first evidence showing how primordial proteins were able to develop into life.

Cosmetics industry rejects 'outrageous advice' to avoid sun screen.

Authorities say several buildings, including two homes, have been burned to the ground.

Earth's largest groundwater basins are running out of water because of humans.

'Flapjack' octopus is seven inches in diameter and has webbed arms.

The hurricane is expected to weaken in the next 48 hours, but it should remain a hurricane through Wednesday (17 June).

Leipzig, Malaga, Montenegro and Kent also make the top 10.

Earth's sulphur core gives clues to formation of the planet 4.6 billion years ago.

Tropical Storm Bill reached the Texas coast at 12pm local time.

Indonesia's Mount Sinabung, Karo Regency, erupted on 16 June, sending clouds of ash into the sky.

A fast-spreading Alaska wildfire has forced authorities to restrict traffic on a major highway.

Mount Everest normally moves 4cm per year to the north east.

El Nino has become increasingly common, something the Chan Chan citadel is not equipped for.

Pontiff slams dependence on fossil fuels, calls for urgent action

World Wildlife Fund welcomes decision to use iconic Manhattan landmark.

Extreme climate change may solve mystery of absence of big Triassic dinosaurs in tropics.

SharkBytes app lets people search for attacks and incidents via GPS

The World Energy Outlook Special Report details the steps for energy peaking and a climate pact success.