Sixteen starve to death in Uganda as drought kills crops
Climate change, poor rainfall, deforestation, overgrazing and crop pests are to blame, say experts.
Spain battles to contain one of its deadliest wildfires as at least 12 killed
At least four Britons are believed to be among the victims of the blaze, which left another 23 people missing.
Legionnaires' outbreak hits New York as officials rush to test water towers
To date, 46 people have been infected from breathing mist from bacteria-filled water coolers on the Upper East side.
Elon Musk’s plans refer to an idea conceived in the 1960s. What is the Kardashev scale?
A Soviet astronomer in the 1960s proposed a scale to classify hypothetical alien civilizations. Here’s why the framework is still coming up today.
Twelve die in wildfire in Spain as heatwave continues in southern Europe
Six people were injured in the blaze in Los Gallardos in the province of Almería.
How beachgoers are turning snaps into science
Scientists hope to learn more about the impact of climate change on coasts through people's photos.
Jackdaw boss warns of winter fuel shortages if gas field not approved
Adura says the UK government must approve North Sea production urgently to avoid domestic supply shortages.
Another ‘Super El Niño’ is brewing. Scientists are looking at a controversial solution to squash them
The planet is braced for a Super El Niño which could dramatically increase deadly extreme weather. Could dimming the sun reduce its ferocity?
Jackdaw owner says gas field will 'not materially influence' climate change
The new assessment was required by the industry regulator, after it found several areas had not been adequately addressed in a previous submission.
'Extreme' marine heatwave expected for parts of UK
Scientists fear that high sea temperatures could have wide-ranging consequences for marine life.
Trump promised to cut electric bills in half. His energy policy is doing the opposite, new analysis finds
American’s are paying more for power as the Trump administration’s attacks on renewable energy collide with increased energy demand.
Too ugly, too noisy, too… American? France’s great air con debate
As France braces for another heatwave, high temperatures may prompt the same question asked repeatedly in June: why won’t France just turn on the air conditi...
Will London face £15bn climate change bill a year?
Researchers say more frequent heatwaves and floods will affect Londoners' health and finances.