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Yemen's famine crisis
The ongoing conflict in Yemen is likely to result in millions of deaths as a result of famine.
Sustainable Cities - World Bank Photo Competition
The World Bank have announced the winners of their competition for photos that capture the future of sustainable cities. Globally, 66 out of 100 people will live in urban areas by 2050.
Protection for endangered species
33 species have been selected to receive "special protection" across the world.
Could Saudi Arabia be the next Dubai?
BBC Newsnight investigates Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's promise of reform in Saudi Arabia and preparations for a future beyond crude oil which includes plans for a new mega city.
Can the Paris climate agreement be a global success?
All countries, apart from Syria and the USA, have now signed the agreement.
Acidification of the oceans from CO2 emissions
Here is a good article for students to read for the oceans topic. An 80 year long study by 250 scientists finds that increased emissions will lead to more acidic oceans and will affect all sea life.
Californian wildfires out of control
Six days in and the wildfires continue to blaze.
Storm Nate hits Central America
Storm Nate has killed at least 22 as landslides and floods have devastated communities.
Plastic has a lot to answer for.
With environmental pressure groups stepping up the pressure on key global decision makers regarding the plastic issue in our oceans, the concern over the long term impact of plastic on all...
Bali on high alert for volcanic eruption
Mount Agung in Bali is on the highest alert level for volcanic eruption
The A-68 iceberg on the move
The 6000 sq km block of ice, which broke away from Antarctica in July has finally moved away from the continental margin and is on the move.
Why is Mexico so earthquake-prone?
Mexico is one of the most seismically active regions in the world. Why is the country so earthquake-prone? We've linked to some background news stories on this issue following the events of the...
U turn from the USA on climate deal?
The EU climate commissioner has stated that the USA will stay in the Paris Climate Deal or amend its terms slightly to stay in the deal.
How New York Raised a Bridge to Stay in the Global Trade Game
Container ships are getting bigger - the economies of scale require them to. However, New York had a problem - the newest, largest container ships couldn't reach the docks. So what did it do?
Is a Green Energy Solution in Sight?
Writing in the Guardian, Jonathan Watts argues that as the cost of supplying renewable energy drops and technological change and investment makes turning solar and wind power into a more reliable...
Hurricane Irma's path of destruction
After days of destruction across the Caribbean, Irma hits Florida.
Changing Places - Time Lapse of a Revamped Bracknell
Here is a time-lapse video of the construction of an almost wholly new shopping centre in Bracknell.
Conflict in the Amazon!
During a two year period, 381 new species were found, including 216 plants, 93 fish, 32 amphibians, 20 mammals, 19 reptiles and one bird. Whilst this is amazing news, this comes at a time when...
Houston Under Water - the Impact of Hurricane Harvey
This 12-minute special report from Sky News provides a thought-provoking and dramatic insight into the impact of Hurricane Harvey on Houston - the fourth largest city in the US.
Is Climate Change Making Hurricanes Worse
Hurricane Harvey in the US posed the question - what is the link between climate change and the frequency and intensity of tropical storms?