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Global warming: Nasa animation shows disturbing rise in temperatures over last 135 years
Nasa said that global temperatures averaged in 2015 broke the previous record set in 2014 by 0.13C.
Mexico: Colima volcanic eruption lights up the night sky
'Fire volcano' the Volcan de Colima spews out a large column of gas and ash around 2,500m into the sky.
World Economic Forum: Plastic to outweigh fish in oceans by 2050
Increased plastic production and use coupled with low recycling is fast flooding the oceans.
US: Scientists launch investigation after 8,000 dead seabirds found washed up in Alaska
Biologists believe that the warming of sea surface temperatures may have affected the fish that they feed on.
El Nino: Cars stranded on flooded San Diego streets
Several abandoned cars were seen almost entirely submerged at a flooded intersection.
OFC16 vs ORFC16: What are the two farming conferences and why are we talking about them?
The Oxford Farming Conference and the Oxford Real Farming Conference take place over the next few days.
Sorry, meat eaters: Bacon is not better for the environment than lettuce
The study did not examine the effects of vegetarian diets on the environment.
Fracking: Fury as MPs vote to allow drilling beneath UK national parks and World Heritage sites
Opposition parties claim government has done a U-turn by allowing fracking in national parks.
Mexico: Video shows Colima volcano spewing ash and smoke in a triple eruption
The first explosion took place before sunrise, followed by two blasts at 8.06am and 11.41am local time.
COP21: How an unhealthy and greedy diet causes climate change, natural disasters and hunger
Diets are getting unhealthier around the world – it's not only ruining our health, but the environment as well
COP21: What's happening to planned rallies since the Paris attacks?
Paris authorities have cancelled some rallies but those around the world are still set to take place
Biofuel creators champion whisky by-products over ethanol
The ABE process involves blending pot ale and draff – two residues that make up 90% of whisky distillery output.
Prince Charles: Climate change was one of the major reasons for Syria civil war
Heir to the throne made the statements in an interview recorded before the Paris attacks
Ecuador: Tungurahua volcano erupts covering houses with ash
Authorities issue orange alert as ash cloud reaches 2,500 metres above crater.
Mexico: Colima volcano erupts spewing ash 3,000m in to the air
Volcano has been exhibiting continuous activity since 9 July.
California drought: Video captures Simi Valley being devoured by fast-moving wildfires
So-called 'Brush Fire' is among scores of blazes that have ravaged the drought-stricken western US.
Mexico: Colima volcano has another double eruption
Frst eruption occurred at 7.03am local time, sending ash and smoke some 2,500m in to the air.
Global warming is good news for Champagne lovers
The 1.2C temperature increase in the region over the past 30 years has reduced frost damage.
Surfers Against Sewage plans 150 beach clean-ups along UK coastline
The charity is hoping to get 3,500 volunteers to join 150 different clean-ups happening all over Britain.
Mexico: Fire volcano has five morning eruptions
Ash emanating from the volcano reached 1,500 metres into the sky.
Mexico: Popocatepetl volcano erupts spewing ash and smoke
Ash and smoke rose 3,000 metres above the crater of the volcano.
Chile: Atacama Desert blooms into spectacular carpet of flowers
Chile's Atacama Desert has turned into a mauve-coloured carpet of flowers following a downpour of rain.
Costa Rica: Turrialba volcano spews ash in powerful eruption [Video]
Significant emissions seen in recent years but magma has rarely been observed.
What your father did before you were born could influence your future
Men's lifestyle and environment could influence the lives of their children.
UN Climate Change Conference: Future of the Earth hinges on COP21 in Paris
Paris could be the last chance for a global response to rising temperatures.
Mexico: Colima volcano spectacularly erupts into sunny sky
The Fire volcano has been exhibiting activity since 9 July.
The Vulnerable 20: Group of nations most affected by climate change press for funds [Video]
The group will campaign for tougher action to curb global warming.
Mexico: Popocatepetl volcano spews ash to produce stunning display
Popocatepetl volcano erupted over several days, belching ash over Mexico City.
Guatemala: Dramatic drone video shows devastation left in wake of mudslide
The footage reveals the extent of the devastation that killed more than 150 people.
Gut bacteria offers protection from asthma: 'We're making our environment too clean'
Four types of gut bacteria found to protect babies from getting asthma.