ENVIRONMENT

Gale force winds, ice and 10cm of snow are expected on Sunday in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Midlands

Officials say Evrona Nature Reserve oil spill is one of the worst environmental disasters in Israel's history.

A study shows that carbon dioxide acts fast in heating the atmosphere, while another attributes the pause in global warming to three oceans.

A carbon molecule when used with industrial scrubbers shown to be more effective in removing carbon dioxide.

Research by universities of Essex and Exeter shows dire state of coral reefs.

Clash of interests between rich and poor nations creates impasse on second day of talks.

Climate change secretary responds to record temperatures across UK.

Greenpeace scientist condemns '1980s-style road building programme'

The idea that you can curb congestion by building more roads is an error which could prove very costly.

Rapid ice melt sees Mt Everest worth of water lost from West Antarctica glaciers every two years, adding to sea level rise.

A rare ice storm cripples parts of Europe, bringing down power lines and causing travel chaos.

Magma body six miles long rumbling beneath Laguna del Maule.

French satire story about throwing bomb into volcano goes viral - but would you try it?

Tiger deaths totalling 17% of the total tiger population in India is alarming for various reasons ranging from cause of death to place of death.

Further evidence of the emissions-warming link has been provided in equations that also show the carbon emitted so far will stay intact for centuries.

With loss of sea ice, polar bears losing out on habitat vital for its food, mating and raising of cubs.

French scientist creates 'wind tree' to compete with 'monstrous' wind turbines.

Climate delegates have met in Peru to discuss a global pact on cutting emissions.

Brown bears seen in area of Chernobyl disaster for first time in 100 years.

Volcano on southern Kyushu Island sends smoke and ashes shooting 1km into the sky.

Report highlights problems of high-turnover electronics worsened by Black Friday shopping.

Seeing the rising waters, UNRWA has shut down its school in Gaza City, which is attended by 65,000 students.

Scientists finally name Earth's most abundant mineral discovered in meteorite.

Matthew Watson said we must weigh up what would happen if we do nothing to limit global warming.

Royal Society report finds risks from extreme weather are "significant and increasing".

Photographer tell the story behind the most powerful pictures of the year.

New study shows voters are more likely to back an anti-fracking candidate.

With energy being the biggest contributor to emissions, the International Energy Agency lays out a five-point plan for a low carbon energy sector.

In a cradle-to-cradle approach, scientists have been able to synthesise plastics from biomass that after use degrade to its initial molecules.