Climate Change

Satellite and aerial data show that the Greenland ice sheet is melting faster than thought and shows that models are too simplistic in predicting the future.

With no binding terms and a vague language, the Lima action plan does nothing to steer the world away from its present road to climate disasters.

Deal commits all countries, including developing nations, to cutting emissions for the first time.

After dropping and replacing many phrases, Lima climate draft finally sees nations agree terms for reducing emissions.

US Secretary of State John Kerry made an impassioned plea on Wednesday (December 11) for all nations to work for an ambitious UN deal next year to fight climate change, saying time was running out."Every nation, and I repeat this as we hear the debates going back and forth here, every nation has a responsibility to do its part if we're going to pass this test, and only those nations who step up and respond to this threat can legitimately lay claim to any mantle of leadership and global responsibility," he said in a speech at United Nations talks in Lima that are trying to sketch out elements of a draft 190-nation deal due in Paris in late 2015 to curb rising world greenhouse gas emissions.

The population explosion in ancient Rome could have stretched the food supply system till it collapsed.

UNEP launches voluntary coalition to highlight work done in developing nations to cut emissions.

Crude prices have dropped some 40% since June on oversupply concerns.

Consequences of Typhoon Hagupit are emblematic of the battle we are waging against nature.

Falling back on poverty and development priorities, India has called for continuing the common but differentiated responsibilities practised during the Kyoto protocol.

Methane equivalent to oil spilled by Deepwater is being released every year off the coast of the US by warming ocean waters.

With an eye on China, Australia has sought maximum mitigation efforts from biggest emitters of greenhouse gases.

The first week at Lima climate talks has seen nations at war over decades-long issues of commitments and responsibilities.

Tropical storm decimates Philippines while global climate talks in Peruvian capital Lima is underway.

Developing countries warn Paris accord could fail unless adaptation is included in draft text.

A carbon molecule when used with industrial scrubbers shown to be more effective in removing carbon dioxide.

Research by universities of Essex and Exeter shows dire state of coral reefs.

Climate change secretary responds to record temperatures across UK.

Greenpeace scientist condemns '1980s-style road building programme'

Meteorologists say there's 75% chance that 2014 will be warmest year since 18th century.

Further evidence of the emissions-warming link has been provided in equations that also show the carbon emitted so far will stay intact for centuries.

French scientist creates 'wind tree' to compete with 'monstrous' wind turbines.

Climate delegates have met in Peru to discuss a global pact on cutting emissions.

At a time when irreversible climate change seems a likely prospect because of man, the movie could have done without dwelling on the 'man as conqueror' theme.

Matthew Watson said we must weigh up what would happen if we do nothing to limit global warming.

Harking back on common but differentiated responsibilities on climate change, China has called on rich nations to do more than poor nations.

Hi-tech robot can provide accurate ice thickness measurements from areas too difficult to access.

Country is passing legislation to help meet ambitious climate change targets.

Coming after the UNEP report, the World Bank commissioned report finds the planet cannot avoid a rise in temperature and its damaging consequences.

The environmental laws review panel in India has suggested some major changes to the laws and processes in project clearances.