ENVIRONMENT

Stormy weather from Typhoon Matmo was the probable cause of a plane crash that killed 48 people on Taiwanese island

Antarctic fur seals are adapting to climate change induced variations but not able to pass advantages to next generations.

Scientists develop method of working out how much magma is stored underground.

A mistake in calibration of satellite data may have led to the report on sea ice expansion in Antarctica.

Scientists warn the warm weather is creating a 'perfect storm' for insects.

A novel solution to make drought-stricken lawns look lush – paint them green.

Seals deliberately seek out and forage around offshore wind turbines, scientists find.

June's global land and ocean surface temperature was 0.72⁰C above the 20th century average.

Raising cattle for beef leaves the maximum environmental footprint as compared to other animal meat production.

In 1997, 4.8m Lego pieces fell into the ocean and almost two decades later, it still washes ashore

Typhoon Matmo expected to strengthen before hitting Philippines and Taiwan later this week.

Scientists issue warning on unexpected consequences of genetic manipulation and call for safety measures.

Aftermath pictures of Typhoon Rammasun destruction that has killed at least 38 people in the Philippines.

Japan readies for a return to nuclear power for first time since 2011 Fukushima meltdown.

The 230-year old bird originated from the Indian subcontinent, scientists say.

Fenghuang, one of China's most renowned ancient towns, is under water.

Rainwater found below Earth's fractured upper crust where temperatures reach over 300C.

Expedition sent to mysterious crater found in Yamal Peninsula in Siberia.

See photos of the devastation caused by 185kph winds that have killed at least ten people.

Cheetahs smuggled from East Africa to Gulf States fuels the luxury pets trend.

Typhoon Rammasun will hit the Philippines north of the area devastated by Super Tycoon Haiyan last year.

It seems the selfies fad has spread to the animal kingdom.

Met Office is predicting temperatures to reach 30C on Friday.

A nature study shows correlations between high concentrations of neonicotinoids and declining bird populations

Experts predict recent discoveries and surge in demand will challenge reliance on fossil fuels.

The Indian government's plan to build a radar on an island spells danger for the rare hornbill found there.

Logging, poaching and trafficking of a wide range of animals, illegal fisheries, illegal mining and dumping of toxic waste, adding up to $213bn are financing global terrorist groups.

Millions of barrels of wastewater forced into disposal wells induces earthquakes by raising fluid pressures underground.

As instances of human-animal conflict increase the country has decided to issue legal hunting permits to cull its desert elephants.