ENVIRONMENT

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.

After the punishing heat of the 'Lucifer' summer downpours cause death and chaos

'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.

Authorities say they are battling severe fires in the Southern part of the country.

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.

Many big businesses will likely recover relatively quickly but small firms face an uphill struggle.

Tackling deforestation should be higher on the climate change agenda.

The category 5 storm has killed several people and washed away homes across the Caribbean islands.

Online sellers accused of price gouging during emergency as water sells for 20 times its usual price.

However, only 1% of Paris' needs are met by next to negligible domestic production.

Hurricane Irma, the most powerful Atlantic Ocean hurricane in recorded history, barrels across the Caribbean en route to Florida.

The best photographs from around the world of phenomena like clouds, lightning, rain, fog or snow, and the impact of weather on mankind.