ENVIRONMENT

Ice core data shows air pollution arrived in South Pole in the late 1880s

Natural climate shifts are not as potent as human-induced ones in affecting crop production.

Birdwatcher captures rare footage of seagull swallowing a hapless rabbit whole.

Warm currents around the south west coast have brought swarms of jellyfish to the area's beaches

Crash site scene images taken by Burkina Faso soldier.

Study links decrease in wildlife population to conflicts, human trafficking and political instability.

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.