Climate Change

World Energy Day is celebrated on 22 October to draw attention to energy policy and the environment.

Improving electricity access across India during the past three decades contributed a marginal 11-25% rise in emissions, says a study.

Important film rolls from Nasa's Nimbus 1 satellite have been discovered after 50 years.

People from South Pacific nations and activists formed a blockade with canoes and kayaks.

Scientists reveal 1934 'Dust Bowl' in North America caused worst drought in 1000 years

A first of its kind global index of the listed companies leading the charge in the fight to mitigate climate change is released today.

By studying plant absorption of carbon dioxide, scientists have concluded that earth models have underestimated this component.

China is set to heat up in the coming decades, with researchers laying the blame with human activity.

Damage to the coral reefs could impact the livelihood of 400 million people, and devastate wildlife

Rainforest fragmentation research reveals fifth of overall carbon emission numbers have been ignored in global outlook

Pollution from human activities caused decline in monsoon rainfall, says University of Edinburgh study.

Mining, metal smelting and power generation continue to contribute to emissions.

A study has attempted to quantify the gap between estimated and actual ocean temperatures.

Scheme set to favour offshore wind and marine, leaving some to claim it is lopsided

However opponents claim it is merely prolonging our addiction to fossil fuels.

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.