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Paris COP21 climate talks: What is the 2C limit and what happens if global warming exceeds it?
What does it mean when scientists talk about going over 2C warming by the end of the century?
Paris COP21: If we burned all fossil fuels, would any of Antarctica's ice survive?
What damage would be done if all the world's fossil fuels were burned.
COP21: Prince Charles warns of 'perfect storm' for mankind
Royal heir has previously blamed climate change for the Syrian civil war
Pope Francis in Africa: Pontiff invokes 'the grave environmental crisis facing our world' in Kenya
Climate change could push more than 100 million people into extreme poverty by 2030
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
COP21: UN notes India's concern over lack of climate action by developed countries
Ban Ki-moon has taken note of India's call for developed countries to take the lead in climate change action.
Climate change: 2015 set to be warmest year on record, says WMO
The UN's weather agency warns that inaction on climate change could see temperatures rise by 6C or more
Half of world's primates facing extinction: IUCN
The primates that face severe extinction include Sumatran orangutan and lemurs
Global warming 'pause' was a myth all along, says new study
There was no pause or hiatus in global warming - stop saying there was.
2015 set to be hottest year with record carbon levels and strengthening El Nino: WMO
Ahead of Paris climate conference, WMO says 2015 has seen record levels of carbon emission.
COP21: India tells the West it won't be bullied during climate change negotiations in Paris
India has said it won't agree to a deal to phase out fossil fuels by 2100.
COP21: Paris climate change talks far more positive than Copenhagen - but expectations must be limited
Michael Mann says Paris climate negotiations are unlikely to get us to within 2C target – but that's OK.
Climate-related natural disasters killed over 600,000 in 20 years: UN
UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction warns global warming will lead to more disasters.
COP21 Paris Climate Conference: Which countries are the worst culprits for global warming?
COP21, the Paris climate talks, will be held in France from 30 November.
COP21: What's the difference between climate change, manmade climate change and global warming?
Explaining the semantics around climate change.
United Nations: Weather-related disasters cost global economy up to $300bn a year
Disasters caused by climate change might be costing the global economy billions each year
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
COP21: How climate change is affecting the already endangered snow leopard
A third of snow leopard territory is under threat from climate change.
Paris climate change talks: Why are some people global warming deniers?
Vast majority of climate change science shows humans contributing to global warming.
Paris climate talks: Russia will use its huge forests as a bargaining chip at COP21
"Russia is unlikely to spring any surprises in Paris"
Geoengineering: Blocking out the sun won't fix climate change – but it could buy us time
We should be exploring as many climate engineering options as possible, while limiting greenhouse gas emissions.
Amber Rudd: Renewables rethink 'if, and only if' costs come down
Energy Secretary says renewables will only be supported if conditions of cost reduction are met.
Paris attacks: Global Climate March could be cancelled as France steps up security for COP21
Global Climate March could be cancelled as France intensifies security.
G20 climate statement found to be weak on commitments as Paris readies for summit
Even as Paris mourns the death of 129 people in the recent terror attacks, the climate summit would be held on schedule.
COP21: What do activists have in store for delegates in Le Bourget?
Disobedience, blockades and discussions to mark COP21.
Climate change: UK is only G7 country increasing fossil fuel subsidies while cutting renewables
An ODI study highlighted the G20 had 'broken its promise' to end fossil fuel subsidies.
UK energy rating downgraded by World Energy Council
The annual Trilemma Index downgraded the UK's rating to AAB.
UK will miss renewable targets by 25% and legal action could be an outcome
Missing targets would put the UK at risk of large fines from the European Court of Justice
Met Office data shows 1C rise in global temperature for the first time
The global temperature is set to be higher than 1C over pre-industrial levels for the first time
COP21: UK coastal communities already at risk of encroaching sea levels
'In London, the Thames barrier was raised... in other places you were evacuated from your house.'