Climate Change

Long-terms consequences of ocean warming can lead to unprecedented loss of corals in the reef.

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists says global catastrophe is imminent unless urgent action is taken.

Senate pass vote agreeing climate change is real but not that it's caused by humans.

Senators declare climate change is real, but only half believe humans are responsible.

Bullish on cutting emissions, the fourth largest emitter of carbon dioxide announced plans to green its energy, with a major thrust on solar power.

Research shows the need to act sooner than later to check ice melt in Greenland.

Theoretical model shows that most of the carbon dioxide stored underground remains in a form that can escape.

Top scientists might move the minute hand on the clock due to climate change and nuclear tensions.

Study reports organic carbon exported in glacier outflow will increase 50% over the next 35 years.

All 15 years from 2000 were in top 20 warmest. The odds of that are 1.5 million billion to one.

The measurement from a mountaintop is the first time Earth-bound sites have been used to measure emissions in the air.

Nasa confirms 2014 was the hottest year since records began in 1880.

Scientists say humans started a new geological era in 1945 with the start of the nuclear age.

Climate change, species loss, land-use alterations and fertiliser overuse endangering Earth.

The Amazon Tall Tower Observatory is 325m high, making it taller than the Eiffel Tower.

Increase in infection by flatworms in the Holocene period is being linked to sea level rise similar to that seen today.

One degree of rise in temperature locally will cut wheat production by 6%.

Stabilisation of warming over last 15 years explained by atmosphere-cooling eruptions.

Jet streams linked to global warming shown to increase turbulence in transatlantic region.

Bear population distributions over the last decades suggest the mammal is adapting to climate change.

Latest study shows that the vast majority of coal reserves in China, Russia and the US should remain unused

A final IPCC report has warned of dire results unless action is taken to cut carbon emissions. But is there enough being done?

Permafrost seal offshore in the Kara sea is thawing fast releasing methane.

Small temperature changes don't seem that alarming - but they will have major consequences.

Biomass burning seems to be the main reason behind high levels of carbon emissions in the southern hemisphere.

Wealthy nations shift climate change responsibility on to the poor but the tumbling oil market could force their hand.

Despite a declining rate, China continues to top the list of countries in carbon emissions followed by the US.

Carbon sponges that are less toxic than conventional scrubbers and can absorb carbon efficiently have been developed.

Beavers add 800 million kg of methane to the atmosphere every year.

With climate policy pledges falling short of required number, a study shows how climate finance can bring a more comprehensive approach.