Causes of deadly dry-lightning wildfires revealed
Scientists have identified the weather conditions that create dry lightning, which starts California's most devastating wildfires. These conditions can be modelled over the long term...
Eye-popping fossil fish found in cattle field
A ferocious-looking fossil fish has been unearthed from a remarkable new Jurassic dig site just outside Stroud, in Gloucestershire. The creature - a tuna-like predator...
Unfounded cloud seeding claims spread online
For the third time this year, Sydney has been hit by major floods. Scientists blame intense rainfall on a combination of factors - but, on...
Europe’s ‘largest ever’ land dinosaur found on Isle of Wight
Remains of Europe’s largest ever land-based dinosaur have been discovered on the Isle of Wight, scientists say.
Palaeontologists at the University of Southampton identified the remains of the predator, which measured more than 32ft (10m) long and lived about 125 million years ago.
Vaquita: World’s most endangered sea mammal ‘not doomed’
The world's rarest sea mammal still has a chance of survival, despite numbering only about 10 in the wild, according to a genetic study. The...
Almost 500-mile-long lightning bolt crossed three US states
An almost 500-mile long bolt of lightning that lit up the sky across three US states has set a new world record for longest flash,...
Great Barrier Reef: Australia pledges A$1bn but draws renewed climate criticism
Australia will spend A$1bn (£520m; $700m) over nine years on improving the water quality and other aspects of the ailing Great Barrier Reef, its PM...
Tonga volcano eruption blamed for huge oil spill in Peru
Prime Minister Mirtha Vasquez said the United Nations will provide a team of experts to help Peru deal with the oil spill.
Explainer: Tonga’s volcanic eruption may harm environment for years, scientists say
Tonga’s massive underwater volcanic eruption could deliver long-lasting damage to coral reefs, erode coastlines and disrupt fisheries, say scientists studying satellite images and looking to...
“Look At Signal We’re Sending To World”: Supreme Court On Delhi Pollution
Delhi Air Quality Crisis: “This is the national capital. Look at the signal we are sending to the world,” the top court told the government this morning.
Delhi smog: Schools and colleges shut as pollution worsens
Authorities in the India capital, Delhi, have shut all schools and colleges indefinitely amid the worsening levels of air pollution. Construction work has also been...
Delhi Air Crisis: Schools Shut For A Week, No Lockdown
Delhi’s air high quality has plummeted since firecrackers had been burst on Diwali in violation of orders Delhi faculties will shift to offline lessons beginning...
COP26: Temperature fears as climate summit enters final day
The COP26 climate summit in Glasgow is entering its final day, amid growing fears that the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5C is unlikely...
Beijing shuts roads, playgrounds amid heavy smog after coal spike
BEIJING Highways and school playgrounds in Beijing were closed Friday due to heavy pollution, as China ramps up coal production and faces scrutiny of its...
Air Quality Index: Delhi air turns toxic after Diwali fireworks
India's national capital, Delhi, woke up to grey skies as air quality dipped to hazardous levels following the festival of Diwali.Despite a ban, people across...