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Scott Pruitt sworn in as EPA head as Trump targets to ease regulations on climate change
Democrats held the Senate floor to delay his confirmation.
Dangerous Halloween Crack on Antarctica's Brunt Ice Shelf grows
Satellite data shows appearance of huge crack in the ice shelf that led to the closure of the Halley VI research station.
Donald Trump signs bill halting Obama-era coal mining regulations
The president persistently critical of environmental regulations aimed at restraining fossil fuel industries.
Future US climate policy shifts under Trump would not stall global emissions reduction efforts
Regardless of the Trump administration's stance, global institutional and private sector forces will continue to drive carbon emissions reduction efforts.
Tropical cyclone Dineo kills four in Mozambique
Cyclone Dineo downgraded to tropical depression and it is referred to as ex-Dineo.
The world's oceans are slowly losing their oxygen, expanding 'dead zones'
Climate change is thought to be the main driver for the steady loss of oxygen from the seas.
Paradox of the 'iceberg armadas' in the depths of the last Ice Age resolved
Understanding how ice sheets behaved during the Ice Age can refine our predictions of how fast Antarctica will melt with climate change.
Obamacare supporters echo Tea Party tactics by taking to Republican town halls
Anti-Trump activist groups have been mobilising to face down GOP politicians at public meetings.
South-east Asia: Sea levels could rise 'much higher and more quickly' risking 100m homes
Natural weather and climate phenomena caused historic sudden sea level changes.
Black Mirror coming true? Tiny drones to replace bees as pollinators in Japan
A sticky gel and animal hairs attached to a miniature drone is a step towards artificial pollination.
Superfood quinoa to provide global food security for our growing population?
First domesticated 7,000 years ago, scientists have now sequenced the genome of quinoa.
Extreme and destructive wildfires will intensify around the globe
Wildfires occur everywhere around the globe but we can take steps to reduce the destruction they cause.
'Climategate 2' allegations don't stand up to scrutiny
A 2015 paper finding that there was no 'global warming hiatus' has been verified in independent studies.
Elon Musk pushed Trump's Muslim travel ban to top of White House meeting agenda
"I believe this is doing good, so will remain on council and keep at it," Musk tweeted.
Ocean acidification makes killer cone snails hyperactive and too impatient to hunt
Cone snails moved about much faster in acidic water but were a lot worse at catching prey.
These iconic World Heritage Sites are being damaged beyond repair - and we are to blame
Yellowstone and other major sites are suffering from a range of human threats and forest loss.
High levels of black carbon discovered in Siberia, which could speed up Arctic thaw
Black carbon accelerates climate change by darkening snow and ice to make them warm faster.
Time-lapse shows massive crack appear in Antarctic Peninsula from space
When the iceberg breaks off, it will be among the largest ever created.
If climate change didn't cause Indus cities to collapse – what did?
Looking at how ancient civilisations reacted to climate change may help understand present challenges.
Trump's state visit to UK at risk due to row with Prince Charles over climate change
Trump has called climate change a 'hoax' whereas Charles is an avid campaigner.
200 artificial snow mounds have been created for critically endangered Saimaa seals to have pups in
There are only about 360 Saimaa ringed seals left, which are found at a single lake in Finland.
Think your vegetarian diet is saving the planet? Think again
Lots of people are cutting back on meat to be more environmentally friendly, but other foods come at a cost to the climate too.
EPA could see massive workforce and budget cuts under Trump
The agency was hit with a hiring freeze and ordered to temporarily ban communication to the press and public.
Global destruction looms as Doomsday Clock moves closer to midnight
Clock predicting end of humanity moved 30 seconds closer to midnight
Watch Doomsday clock announcement live: How close is Earth to catastrophe?
Doomsday Clock expected to move closer to midnight as global threats loom.
China will be the only winner in Donald Trump's war on clean energy and the EPA
Tens of thousands of jobs will be at stake if the president rolls back US climate change commitment.
Trump has started deleting climate change data. What happens next?
Scientists are scrambling to to save some of the environmental data at risk of being taken down.
Democrats compare Trump to Putin after a national park's Twitter account deletes climate posts
Badlands National Park posted climate change science on Twitter but tweets were then removed.
10 most endangered species on Earth in 2017
There are less than 100 specimens each left of these critically endangered species.
How to immunise yourself against fake news on climate change
The more specific and targeted a 'psychological inoculation' is, the better it works, just like in medicine.