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We're each responsible for melting 24 square metres of Arctic sea ice a year
For each ton of carbon dioxide emitted, an extra three square metres of Arctic summer sea-ice is lost.
What Donald Trump's presidency means for Nasa and space travel (it's bad, but not that bad)
Trump wants to invest in space exploration, but has no interest in low-Earth orbit activity.
Donald Trump will destroy the environment if he follows through on climate change rhetoric
Climate scientists are calling Trump's election an "environmental disaster".
Japan ratifies Paris climate deal four days after pact becomes law
The move comes after the lower house in Japan's parliament approved the accord.
Thought 2015 was hot? Extreme weather will be the new normal by 2025
Australia is expected to be the first country to transition to this more extreme norm.
World on track for dangerous temperature rises even with Paris Agreement warns UN
The new report says that current emissions predictions will see global warming rise to over 3C.
Paris was not enough – what we need to do to limit warming to 1.5C
We must cut another 25% carbon emissions globally on top of Paris pledges, says UN report.
Aerial photos of Antarctica offer a rarely-seen view of the frozen continent
Operation IceBridge airborne laboratory allows scientists to study the effects of climate change on sea ice, glaciers, and ice sheets.
Insults aside – where do Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump stand on the things that really matter?
The 2016 election has been called the most divisive in recent history – here are the key issues at stake.
Leonardo DiCaprio's climate change documentary for National Geographic released in time for US election?
The Revenant star has made a docufilm about environmental issues called Before The Flood.
A chill in Siberia is a bad sign for the US winter ahead
Siberian snow could has knock-on effects on the weather in the US.
David Attenborough: There's overwhelming reason to be pessimistic, but giving up on Earth would be catastrophic
Planet Earth II coincides with free mobile app The Story of Life – the largest ever release of Attenborough's work for the BBC.
Shark finning is not just cruel, it's increasing the pace of climate change
Removing predators from the ocean will vastly increase CO2 production.
Before-and-after satellite images reveal California's lakes are drying up
Using satellite images from 2001 and 2016, we can see how 10 of California's lakes and reservoirs have shrunk during the 21st century.
Antarctic glaciers have lost hundreds of metres of ice in just seven years
The influx of warm ocean water beneath ice shelves in the Amundsen Sea has accelerated the loss of ice.
After Lake Poopó, it's Bolivia's glaciers that are at risk of disappearing
Rising temperatures have led to reduction of glaciers surface in the Bolivian Andes by 43%.
Leonardo DiCaprio vows to return charity funds if they came from 1MDB
In his first comments on the Malaysian scandal, the actor said he was cooperating with US authorities.
Global deal reached to limit use of powerful greenhouse gases
John Kerry declares Kigali greenhouse gas deal is "biggest thing we can do in one giant swoop".
50 million years ago, global warming meant Earth was almost ice free. This could be why...
Scientists claim first direct evidence a comet struck earth the same time the planet warmed by up to 9C.
This is what would happen if Antarctica melted
Global warming will increase the risk of Antarctica melting and scientists want to know how ecosystems would react.
Clinton urges US not to risk putting 'climate denier Trump in the White House'
Democrat nominee sets out plan to build 'clean energy super power of the 21st Century'
Forest fires in the western US are set to get even bigger – and it's all our fault
Scientists warn that despite our best efforts 'fires are going to keep getting bigger'.
Extreme floods will be three times more likely in New York City by 2100
Flooding will become more widespread even if hurricanes don't strike New York, due to rising sea levels.
Deep sea corals reveal how the world emerged from the Ice Age 18,000 years ago
Corals help scientists reconstruct uranium records from past 50,000 years and associated ice melt.
Researchers release 'Minion'-like seabots to travel ocean currents amid climate change
Trackers hope 'seabots' will unlock mysteries of microscopic sea creatures in Pacific highway.
India ratifies Paris accord on climate change
India is the 62nd nation to ratify plan, but 55% emissions threshold not reached to make agreement binding.
In pictures: Coral bleaching in Okinawa
Striking pictures show devastating impact of climate change on reef systems around the Japanese islands.
Tourism increase leads to polar bears being shot dead in the Arctic
Polar bears are a protected species and shooting them is allowed only for self-defence and as a last resort.
Current emissions could already warm world to dangerous levels. We are entering uncharted climate territory
Study looks at two million years' worth of global temperatures to reassess future warming.
India to ratify Paris climate deal on Gandhi's birth anniversary, US welcomes move
India chose Gandhi's birth anniversary as he led a life with the least carbon footprint.