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Fjords are major carbon sinks burying 18 million tonnes every year
Fjords likely play huge role in regulating climate change across globe, scientists discover.
Global warming: Pledges made so far are just not enough says Stern
The world is on track to some radical transformations with major impact.
Church of England dumps £12m of fossil fuel investments
It said that it has a 'moral responsibility' to take a tougher stance on climate change.
Climate change to drive sixth of world's species to extinction if global warming is not curbed
Around 16% of species are at risk of extinction if global warming continues on current trajectory.
Nasa validates EmDrive: Roger Shawyer says aerospace industry needs to watch out
EmDrive inventor Shawyer says many companies are working on the technology besides Nasa.
Expo Milano 2015: 5 great ideas to create a sustainable planet
IBTimes UK looks at some of the best ideas and projects showcased at the Universal Exposition in Milan.
Geoengineering: Artificially whitening Arctic cannot restore climate
Plan to limit global warming would not reduce temperatures enough, study finds.
Global warming: 2C rise in temperature could see 5 fold increase in heat extremes
Extreme weather conditions can be attributed to man-made warming.
Tibet glaciers' fast retreat causing huge, dangerous glacial lakes
China's Academy of Sciences says meltwater from glaciers can cause floods and mudslides.
Global warming slowdown has no effect on projected 5C temperature rise by 2100
Global warming hiatus makes no difference to how much the planet will warm.
President Barack Obama discusses climate change during Florida Everglades stop
'Climate change can no longer be denied,' Obama said.
Earth Day 2015: Global warming rate 'moderate', while March beats heat records
Based on empirical data, a new study points to climate wiggles skewing climate models.
Amazon rainforest: Lungs of the world has lost a 10th of its trees in 5 decades
Without the deforestation the rainforest would have 12% more vegetation.
Earth Day 2015: Dazzling solar power singes fossil fuel industry
As utilities play bully to topple popular solar power, it is up to nations to ensure the advantages of solar power are not lost.
Earth Day 2015: History of the celebration and 10 facts about climate change
Earth Day is celebrated on 22 April to build support for environmental protection around the world.
Earth Day 2015: 10 easy ways to help save the environment
Ways to help reduce global warming on Earth Day, celebrated on 22 April by Earth Day Network.
More than 110 environmentalists killed in 2014, a '20% spike on previous year' - Global Witness report
Two environmentalists killed each week in 2014, with Honduras the most dangerous place to campaign
US fishery council halts commercial sardine fishing as Pacific Ocean numbers plunge
Disappearance of fish believed linked to record stranding of starving sea lion pups along US West Coast.
The 'blob' causing mayhem with US weather
Huge patch of warm water off US West Coast partially to blame for recent unusual weather.
Ocean acidification 'triggered Great Dying mass extinction' following 10,000-year volcanic eruption
Ocean acidification led to most of the planet's species going extinct 252 million years ago.
Climate change: Hopes to stay within 2 degree rise fade as national plans fall short on required emissions
The US formally submits its action plans to reduce emissions by 26-28% below 2005 levels by 2025.
Marine ecosystems take millions of years to recover from climate impact
More than 5,400 invertebrate fossils in a 30-foot long sediment core were studied to arrive at the conclusion.
California: Animal rescue centres struggling with record number of stranded starving sea lion pups
Malnourished sea lion pups are getting stranded on California beaches in record numbers.
World Bank alarmed over sea level rise in Sunderbans
The world's largest mangrove forest could see 3 to 8 mm rise in sea levels annually.
Climate change 'not reason for extreme winters'
However, the study does not rule out extreme heat events.
Bangalore Blogger: We don't need Earth Hour – we need Earth Decade
Getting people, companies and governments to commit to an hour of darkness is all we can do to combat the biggest threat to humankind.
UK: CCC advocates congestion charges to tackle Scotland's transport emissions
Panel has noted that Scotland has for the third time exceeded its climate target.
Arctic sea ice hits record low in 35 years
The shrinking ice cover has been largely affected by man-induced global warming.
Great Barrier Reef an 'unfolding disaster' as World Heritage Site is on brink of collapse
Report warns that world's most iconic ecosystems will be devastated by climate change.
Much more carbon will be released than absorbed on warming planet
The thawing permafrost will release more carbon than what is absorbed by new vegetation in high latitudes.

