ENVIRONMENT

The reef faces a major threat in addition to those posed by global warming and rising sea temperatures.

Snow in The Cairngorms has suffered from increasing scarcity in recent years.

The amount of free oxygen on the planet skyrocketed, making the planet ideal for complex life.

Tropical Storm Maria is expected to form into hurricane and hit Caribbean islands.

The week's best photos from around the world, from Hurricane Irma and Mexico earthquake to the Rohingya crisis and Australia's same-sex marriage vote.

Greek authorities have appealed to swimmers to stay away from the beaches in the southern suburbs of Athens after thick black oil began washing up.

The 45-year-old Agia Zoni II sank while anchored off the coast of the island of Salamina (also known as Salamis), close to Greece's main port of Piraeus.

Britain's Defence Minister Michael Fallon said his government's effort was "as good as anybody else's". But is it?

New research suggests Beijing will lead the green energy revolution thanks to ongoing policy support.

At least 91 people were killed by the massive earthquake that struck off the coast of southern Mexico on Thursday (7 September).

With communication cut to some of the Florida Keys, many are holding their breath for what daylight might reveal.

Storm has lashed Florida since Sunday, severely damaging houses and key crops in the state.

This year's summer Icebridge mission started on 25 August and will go on till 21 September.

Offshore wind power now cheaper than new nuclear power, government figures show.

Seawater penetrated as much as half a kilometre (one-third of a mile) inland in places.

'Just get out of its way,' US President Donald Trump warned people in Florida.

Evacuees watch nervously on webcams dotted around cities, marinas and beaches.

France's public insurance agency puts huge costs on damage to both island communities.

Around 5.6 million of Florida's residents have been told to evacuate as the hurricane approaches

Hospitals, factories and warehouses reportedly damaged by first Category 5 storm to hit Cuba in decades.

Government under cross-bench pressure to justify slow response to catastrophe that has battered the Caribbean.

Favourable conditions in the Atlantic are fuelling devastating tropical storms.

Irma's winds of around 175mph (290kph) tore down trees, and flattened homes, schools and hotels, destroying some of the world's most exclusive tourist resorts.

Nasa classified Irma as a Category 5 hurricane, Katia as Category 1, while Jose continues to gain strength.

Hurricane Irma, one of the most powerful Atlantic storms in a century, is heading directly towards Florida after it lashed the Caribbean.

There could be unique whole ecosystems of complex life to be uncovered.

Smashed hotels, boats tossed into piles, and flooded streets and homes on Sint Maarten, the Dutch side of the Caribbean island of Saint Martin.

New research suggests falling renewable energy costs are being complemented by higher efficiencies.

Tackling deforestation should be higher on the climate change agenda.