Trump has ditched the Paris climate agreement - scientists break down what it means for the US and the world
The US will become one of only three countries in the world not to take part, next to Syria and Nicaragua.
Giant exploding methane bubbles left craters 1km wide in the Barents Sea 12,000 years ago
There are more methane bubbles around Antarctica and Greenland that could be waiting to explode.
Watch Republican congressman Tim Walberg claim God will 'take care' of climate change
"I'm confident that, if there's a real problem, He can take care of it," Walberg said.
China commits to Paris climate pact in the face of Donald Trump's bluster
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said climate change is a "global challenge" that no country can ignore.
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Sea level rise: Coastal floods could inundate LA, Seattle and Vancouver by 2030
Rising sea levels means higher waves and tides, which adds up to much more frequent flooding.
Who is Sania Nishtar, Pakistan's candidate to lead the World Health Organisation?
Nishtar has an important civil society background which she hopes will help her build partnerships as WHO's Director General
First humans emerged in Africa 2.8 million years ago during sudden climate change
The famous 'Lucy' species went extinct as the land dried out, while the earliest humans thrived.
Proxima B: Our closest neighbouring exoplanet could host 'alien life' climate models suggest
Climate simulations have revealed Proxima B could have liquid water on its surface.
Armyworm invasion continues: Crop-eating pest has now plagued 20 African countries
Government working to contain crop-eating caterpillar that arrived for the first time in Africa in 2016.
Noam Chomsky: Republican Party more dangerous than Isis and North Korea
US academic admits claim is 'outrageous' but cites climate change demial.
Lions may starve to death - just like extinct sabre-tooth tigers did in the Ice Age
Both lions and Sunda clouded leopards could be affected by a loss of prey.
Tibet's permafrost is playing a surprise role in climate change
Carbon has accumulated in the upper layers of the soil in the Tibetan Plateau in the space of a decade.
Ivanka Trump set to join EPA head for discussions on Paris climate change pact
First daughter appears ready to push for US to stay part of environmental agreement.
Methane to methanol: Greenhouse gas turned into liquid fuel using water
Turning one of the most powerful greenhouse gases into methanol is a step forward in the fight against global warming.
White House considers exiting Paris Agreement on climate change as early as next week
There are concerns the pact will make it difficult to repeal US climate regulations as Trump promised.
Thousands brace the Washington heat to call out Trump's environmental policies
'We owe the people of world an America that is not for sale to the fossil fuel industry.' -Senator Whitehouse
Fighting 100 days of Trump's environmental rollback
From new oil pipelines to threats to Paris climate agreement, green campaigners in Congress have hard fight ahead.
Mysterious shapes and patterns discovered in Arctic and Antarctic sea floor
The marks were carved into the sea floor in the polar regions thousands of years ago.
London joins 500 cities and hosts a March for Science to celebrate knowledge
Protesters fear election of Trump and 'post-truth era' are undermining scientific advances.
Britain has first day without using coal since Industrial Revolution
Energy campaigners said it was a 'watershed' moment.
Earth Day 2017: Theme, events and all you need to know about global campaign
Earth Day is celebrated on 22 April 2017 in the hope of boosting climate literacy.
How climate change creates a perfect storm of terrorism and violence
Terrorist groups are said to be exploiting control of natural resources during times of scarcity due to climate change.
Huge 130m-wide waterfall is largest ever discovered in Antarctica
Waterfall is formed from meltwater from a network of lakes and streams across the ice sheets.
Nasa captures images of mysterious crack in one of Greenland's biggest glaciers
The new crack in Petermann Glacier has raised concerns that part of the ice shelf is splintering off into the ocean.
Climate change scientists will attempt to drill world's highest glacier near Mt Everest
Understanding what happens to such glaciers is critical in predicting response to climate change.
'Highest party on earth' hosted by British DJ Paul Oakenfold at Everest base camp
The 53-year-old described the experience as 'truly amazing.'
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