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Half of Tien Shan glacier ice in central Asia could be lost by 2050
Glaciers in Tien Shan mountain range have lost 25% of total mass in last 50 years.
Godzilla El Nino weather effect is making its way to the US
US climatologists predict a 'Godzilla-sized' El Niño will cause downpours to drought-hit California this autumn.
California drought: Wildfires rage across parched state after four-year water shortage [Photos]
Endless drought is seeing California suffer one of the worst fire seasons in its history.
Climate change: More than half of Britons concerned about global warming
A new poll found more 50% of Britons are worried about climate change.
Solar energy: Butterfly wing design helps increase power collection by 50%
Exeter team used the angle of insect's wings and cell layer on solar panels.
Obama unveils ambitious 'Clean Power Plan' to combat climate change
Sweeping proposal intends to cut greenhouse gas emissions from US power plants by nearly a third by 2030.
Glacier melt at 'unprecedented rates' recorded in first decade of century
The World Glacier Monitoring Service has used data from over a 100 years.
Reversing ocean acidification with aggressive CO2 removal will take more than 700 years
Dire outlook for oceans as study finds even the most aggressive reversal methods will take centuries.
Obama to unveil 'biggest step yet' to tackle climate change
Ambitious 'Clean Power Plan' intends to cut greenhouse gas emissions from power plants by 32% by 2030.
Washington DC sinking fast increasing threat of sea-level rise
The melting of a giant prehistoric ice sheet is causing the land to sink.
Climate change: 40% of adults have never heard of global warming
However, more than 90% of Europeans, Japanese and North Americans are aware of it.
Apple, Microsoft, Google and other US firms to commit $140bn to address climate change
Bank of America, General Motors, Cargill, Wal-Mart Stores, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo will also contribute.
Sea levels could rise by 10 feet in 50 years says ex-Nasa scientist
The new study uses a feedback loop in oceans to support the claim.
UK climate scientist Peter Wadhams feared assassination by 'death squad'
A Cambridge professor says hitmen murdered scientists exposing melting of Arctic ice.
Mammoths, woolly rhino and short-faced bear went extinct from global warming, says university report
Previously it was humans that were thought to be responsible for the demise of the giant ice-age animals.
Rising sea levels threaten turtle populations as saline water affects hatchlings
James Cook varsity study shows that long durations under water affected the embryos.
Renewable energy subsidies cuts could see closure of small-scale solar farms across UK
Climate secretary Amber Rudd said that her priorities are lower bills for UK families and businesses
Fossil fuel burning weakens carbon dating methods
There would be no difference in the carbon age of a present day object and a 1000-year-old one.
Polar bears cannot compensate for sea ice loss starvation with slowed metabolism in summer
Polar bears do not enter 'walking hibernation' to make up for food deprivation during summer.
UK climate envoy helps draft foundational document of Paris 2015 climate agreement
Outline of foundation for 'historic' climate deal released after consulting 20 governments.
One Direction: Hilary Clinton backs #action1D campaign
Presidential hopeful supporting pop group's bid to lobby world leaders on climate change and child poverty.
Sea levels could rise by 20ft as climate change takes its toll
Scientists studied how the Poles reacted when the earth has experienced similar high temperatures.
Seabird populations have plummeted by 70% in last 60 years
A report has found losses of around 70% of monitored seabird populations since the 50s.
Summer budget 2015: Tory budget sidelines UK from meeting its climate pledges
Environmental groups say that despite commitment to Paris deal, UK may miss climate targets.
ExxonMobil funded naysayers for decades despite knowing about climate change
ExxonMobil knew about impact of oil and gas exploration on climate as early as 1981, but paid no attention to the fact, says email.
Polar bears to go extinct if greenhouse gas emissions continue on current course
Stark warning as USGS finds emissions are still primary threat to polar bears worldwide.
Solar Impulse proves the 'future is clean' after longest solo flight
Clean and efficient technology in daily life is the message the team wants to spread.
Prince Charles calls for 'rewiring' of UK, world economy to fight climate change
Finance system needs 'profound changes' if it is to fight climate change, says heir to British throne.
Climate change: Halfway to Paris summit, national goals overwhelm global ones
National pledges are far from ambitious and what is required to avoid irreversible climate change.
Nasa satellite images show China's giant solar panel expansion in Gobi Desert
Nasa Earth Observatory pictures show solar power plant has tripled in size in three years.