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Gas-guzzling bacteria could help eradicate methane emissions
New research shows how methanotrophs could have a major role to play in tackling global warming.
Volcanoes caused dramatic ancient global warming event
The new findings could shed light on modern climate change.
Hurricane Harvey devastation could happen more often due to climate change
"This is the kind of thing we are going to get more of," said Princeton University climate scientist Michael Oppenheimer.
Dramatic video captures tornado swirling above Chinese town and tossing vehicles in air
The tornado lasted about 10 minutes in China's Nenjiang County in northeastern Heilongjiang Province.
Climate deniers in the Deep South aren't ignorant – they reject the truth to save themselves
American study shows some see acceptance of climate change as a threat to their jobs.
Birds fall from sky in Kuwait as temperatures soar to 50C across Middle East
Europe is also experiencing an extreme heatwave due to global warming.
Unique Antarctic ecosystem transformed as polar deserts flooded in heatwave
The McMurdo Dry Valleys were flooded as summer temperatures soared to 12C.
Deaths in Europe due to extreme weather conditions 'could rise' 50-fold by 2100
Two in three Europeans are likely to be affected if greenhouse gas emissions and weather-related issues are not controlled.
State Department officially informs UN of US intention to withdraw from Paris climate deal
However, the US cannot officially withdraw from the accord until 4 November, 2019.
Heatwave photos: Health warnings issued across Europe as temperatures hit dangerous levels
A heatwave is currently extending across the continent, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees in some areas.
Parts of South Asia could become too hot for humans by the 22nd century
Some of poorest parts of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh could see temperatures unbearable for people.
Antarctica's trillion-tonne iceberg might 'bump back into Larson C ice shelf'
There are several possibilities for what will happen to the berg next.
Climate change will fuel the rapid and unpredictable spread of deadly epidemics in Europe
Cholera, anthrax and Lyme disease are some of the most climate-sensitive diseases.
60,000 suicides in India linked to climate change
The suicides occurred in the past 30 years due to higher than average temperatures.
Earth will hit dangerous 2C global warming level within 80 years
'We're closer to the margin than we think.'
New record for opening Arctic Northwest Passage as climate change melts ice faster each year
The once-forbidding route through the Arctic has been opening up sooner and for a longer period each summer.
Zealandia: Lost continent beneath New Zealand to be drilled
Scientists embark on investigation to drill down into the hidden continent beneath New Zealand.
New rift found in Antarctic ice shelf just weeks after 1 trillion tonne iceberg broke free
Scientists said that the new rift may cause more 'ice shelf area loss.'
South America: Lethal Hantavirus expected to spread due to climate change
Rats are carriers of the deadly Hantaviruses.
Geoengineering: How scientists could zap clouds with aerosols to cool the Earth down
Geoengineering could go very, very wrong - but it's seeming like an increasingly tempting option.
I've studied Antarctica's Larsen C – this spectacular iceberg break is not necessarily down to climate change
A trillion tonne iceberg has just broken away from the Larsen C ice shelf in Antarctica.
Mystery of Easter Island population collapse solved by looking at diets of the ancient Rapa Nui
The analyses suggest the ancient civilisation was much more careful with its environment than previously acknowledged.
Five things you can do to save the planet
Here's how family size, how you travel and what you eat affect your carbon emissions.
One trillion tonne super iceberg breaks off from Antarctica
Before the ice broke off, the crack in Larsen C could be seen from space.
The world is currently facing its sixth mass extinction
The decline of vertebrate populations is so dramatic that they call it biological annihilation.
Vladimir Putin says Donald Trump on TV is very different from real person
The Russian president cautiously praised Trump and expressed hope to improve Washington-Moscow ties.
France to end petrol car sales by 2040
Environment minister Nicolas Hulot to drive buyers away from internal combustion with financial incentives.
'One of the largest icebergs on record' is about to break off from Antarctic ice shelf
The iceberg on the verge of breaking off from the ice shelf is located in the most rapidly warming area of Antarctica.
Climate change could see Africa's Sahel turn lush and green in our lifetimes
The abrupt transition to a tropical climate would bring its own challenges for Sahel societies.
Stephen Hawking said Trump's climate change policy could turn Earth into Venus
The human race's best chance might be "independent colonies in space", the celebrated scientist said.