Climate Change

Elon Musk brands Tesla Model S fire reports as 'outrageous', as US Traffic Safety Administration investigates incidents.

Global climate report highlights record CO2 emissions driven by China.

UN says official death toll for Typhoon Yolanda has hit 4,460 with more than 900,000 people displaced.

Scientists predict ocean acidification will increase by as much as 170% by 2100.

Naderev Sano tells Cop19 summit he will go on hunger strike for meaningful deal on global warming.

Almost-naked model Gemma McCorry served as food as part of Peta campaign.

Petroplus Holdings AG (Switzerland) was, not so long ago, Europe's largest independent refiner. In January 2012, the company defaulted on its senior notes and filed for bankruptcy. In the UK, its centre of operations was the Coryton Refinery in Essex which it had bought from BP in 2007 and which was able to handle tankers up to 250,000 deadweight tons (dwt). The refinery had a capacity of 11 million tonnes per year and had been running at about 88 per cent capacity shortly before its demis...

World Meteorological Organisation finds concentrations of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide break records.

One of Britain's largest energy companies has entered into a four and a half year supply agreement.

Big Six energy firm warns that National Grid has underestimated risk of power shortages.

Ukip says Confederation of British Industry's call for Britain to stay in a reformed EU is wrong.

CBI Director General John Cridland warns about dangers of Britain leaving European Union

Researchers say mammal body size reduced significantly during two global warming events.

Energy minister Michael Fallon claims government's nuclear deal does not involve subsides.

Ovo Energy boss Stephen Fitzpatrick hits out at big six competitors before select committee examining prices.

Britain needs to tackle energy security through investment and storage capabilities to bring down prices.

Climate change to allow extremely venomous jellyfish to thrive in Queensland waters.

With energy prices set to rise sharply from next month, could an investment in smart tech be the answer to cutting your annual energy bill.

Conservative MP says energy policy is too important to become a political football.

Energy and Climate Change Secretary says he is surprised at the energy giant's decision.

Workers lament 'shocking' decision by Ineos to shut huge Grangemouth plant after major financial losses.

Energy firm apologises unreservedly to customers for dodgy sales techniques.

UK Prime Minister David Cameron says move marks next generation of nuclear power in Britain.

Energy giants defy public and political anger and raise gas and electricity prices.

Australian researchers say global warming will led to more intense El Nino phases.

Jewels and precious objects excavated near Stonehenge are on show at a new exhibition at the Wiltshire Museum.

Capgemini report warns of pressing need to stabilise energy market and secure supplies in Europe.

The International Finance Corporation's rupee-bond programme is aimed to boost India economy confidence

Edward Davey, Energy and Climate Change Secretary attempts to abate anger after SSE partly blamed government for rise

Scientists say climate we are used to will be "thing of the past" within 50 years.