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Wind-farm wars: Dorset's rolling Hardy country the new battleground of 'nimbys' versus 'windies'
Locals in Charminster divided on proposed new wind farm in picturesque valley, with decision to be made on 28 January
Aliso Canyon gas leak: Over 150 million pounds of methane poured into atmosphere in Los Angeles
The massive natural gas leak at Aliso Canyon storage facility in Los Angeles is still uncontained.
Those calling for bigger flood defences don't understand the complexity of UK flooding
Flood defences didn't fail, they worked to capacity but were overwhelmed by rivers exceeding record levels.
New Year 2016: Five threats to humanity bigger than Isis
From climate change to obesity, these have a bigger impact on humankind than Daesh.
Switzerland experiences its warmest winter in 150 years
The country is 3.4C above the historical average for December.
UK floods: Political rowing and compensation complaints begin as swathes of Britain submerged
MPs argue that budget cuts have affected flood defences while victims complain about compensation.
Climate Change in 2015: What happened this year?
COP21 and the infamous two degrees Celsius. What happened in 2015 to prompt these big measures?
Beijing's smog 'red alerts' are a positive sign of the times in China
It's hopefully heralding a more environmentally conscious and accountable country
Climate change: Cloudy oceans could give coral reefs the best protection
Hazy water can block sunlight from contributing to global warming in coral reefs, providing a refuge.
Damaging mass 'coral bleaching' will turn Great Barrier Reef animals white in early 2016
Mass coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef caused by El Nino will take place early in 2016.
Sorry, meat eaters: Bacon is not better for the environment than lettuce
The study did not examine the effects of vegetarian diets on the environment.
Polar bears: How climate change is affecting them and ways we can help
Just 20,000 polar bears remain today but how can we protect their survival?
Drastic government cuts to solar subsidies are damaging investor confidence
Take-up of renewable energy is being undermined by unpredictable Government cuts, MPs warn.
Californian sea otters defy climate change by altering their lifestyle
Studies show that West Coast marine mammals are changing their environments and feeding habits
UK weather forecasters predict 2016 to be the hottest year on record
Next year is likely to beat 2014 and 2015 as the hottest years on the record globally.
Climate change: UK government slashes solar subsidies less than a week after Paris agreement
DECC announces 65% cut on last day before Christmas recess.
Climate change: Warming lakes threaten underwater ecosystems
Lakes are warming at a quicker rate than the atmosphere and the ocean.
Vivienne Westwood stars in climate change retelling of the Adam and Eve story
Westwood and husband Andreas Kronthaler strip off in protest video to end ecocide.
UK weather: Mild weather to continue as temperatures rise 10C above seasonal average
Southern parts of the country could see temperatures as high as 16C this week as forecast remains mild.
COP21: Paris climate deal must protect future generations from our toxic legacy
While we recognise our responsibility to our family's future, we're blasé about future of humanity.
COP21: Paris climate change deal is a false victory that creates more problems than it solves
The battle for rational climate and energy policies has just begun.
COP21: Obama hails Paris climate pact as 'turning point' for the world
'Historic' deal is best chance to 'save the one planet that we've got', US president says.
COP21: Historic climate change deal reached as nations back Paris agreement
Nations across the world have agreed to prevent global warming from rising above 2C threshold.
COP21: Protesters say Paris climate change draft agreement is 'disappointing' in mass protest by Eiffel Tower
Thousands of protesters have gathered at the Eiffel Tower to denounce the draft agreement
COP21: Climate deal met with scepticism by campaigners as protesters take to Paris streets
Critics say the COP21 deal is 'toothless' and will harm the vulnerable communities.
COP21: 31-page 'fair and balanced' draft agreement released at UN Paris climate change summit
Final draft agreement at COP21 climate change summit released as global deal edges closer.
COP21 deal: This is what will happen to the climate in the next 100 years
What will a 2C world look like if world leaders find a way to limit global warming?
COP21 Paris climate deal: Laurent Fabius announces draft agreement to limit global warming to 2C
Nations reach deal to limit emissions and keep global warming below 2C.
COP21: Historic climate agreement inches closer after marathon talks in Paris
Delegates from 195 countries agree on final text of a new global pact to tackle climate change.
Paris: Greenpeace activists abseil down Arc de Triomphe and pour yellow paint on road
At the top of the Champs Elysees, green activists used bikes to pour the paint on the cobblestone street.