Climate Change

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.

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.