Climate Change

Arctic ice has melted due to climate change leaving thousands of walruses stuck on Alaska shoreline

By correlating low male to female sex ratio to temperature extremes, a Japanese study finds male foetuses are more vulnerable.

Rise in temperature can affect phytoplankton numbers and in turn cause more warming, finds Oregon University study.

A report of 22 studies has shown that heat waves across the globe were due to human-induced climate change and instances of severe flooding due to natural climate variability.

Environmentalists concerned as India Environment Ministry begins review and amendment of major environment laws.

The two developing nations are poised to contribute maximum carbon emissions in the coming years.

Climate change protesters stage anti-capitalist New York sit-in.

Costs for climate change take large share of public spending in countries such as Ethiopia, Tanzania and Uganda.

US secretary of state calls for urgent action to tackle climate change.

A study on the impacts of shale gas has revealed that it is a good energy option for the UK if used wisely.

Carbon dioxide emissions rising at alarming levels, finds global study.

Rallies draw thousands in US, South America, Europe, Australia and India.

International Renewable Energy Agency sets out plan for world to meet the energy demands and cut carbon emissions.

A-list actors including Leonardo DiCaprio, Susan Sarandon and Brad Pitt will lead the People's Climate March on Sunday, billed as the largest march for climate action in history.

Report assesses impact of Russian heat wave, Pakistan floods and Philippines Typhoon Haiyan.

Two eminent scientists see role for religious leaders in saving planet's 'natural capital'.

People's Climate March will take place in New York City on 21 September before UN Climate Summit.

Shifting urban transportation majorly from cars to public transport can reduce 40 percent emissions by 2050, says a report.

Ocean acidification from human activity "hammering" coral reef growth in Australia.

A study has found proof of the close link between Asian monsoons and the global climate while showing the phenomenon existed 40 million years ago.

China will ramp up research into potential energy source from 2017

Increasingly concentrated urban populations in areas prone to hazards is one cause.

Report shows distortions and bias in proposed textbooks to be approved in Texas in November

Scientists warn most glaciers on land will melt rapidly in 200 years.

World Meteorological Organisation releases data showing fastest carbon emissions rate last year.

Attenborough says nature reserves and parks are not enough to save devastating wildlife losses.

Antarctic sea level rising faster than average global rate, study finds.

Trekkers dumping plastic waste in Himalayas could be contributing to flooding of the region, warn experts.

Nobel Prize winning economist identifies climate change as the biggest problem facing the global economy of the future.

Habitat loss, climate change and environmental contamination are threatening many birds with extinction.