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A report has come out this week stating that international co-operation to manage a global environmental issue is showing signs of success: the hole in the ozone layer over the Antarctic is...
El Nino is responsible for many climatic effects from droughts to torrential storms and warming oceans. It's also likely to be responsible for CO2 levels passing the 400 ppm (parts per million)...
Renewable energy growing at its fastest rate ever
Spending on the extraction of fossil fuels, such as natural gas and oil has reduced in recent times, in favour of renewable sources of energy.
There is much concern about plastic in the oceans and the detrimental effect it is having on marine life. However, in a twist to the combination of the material and water, millions of plastic balls...
World humanitarian summit to tackle inequality
The summit will take place on 23-24 May in Istanbul and aims to tackle global inequality on a number of matters.
The Canadian state of Alberta in the north-west of the country, has been battling a vast wildfire for four days since the 1st May. It is, in fact, several separate fires which have led to the...
Oxygen loss in oceans is now a real threat.
Scientists have been studying the levels of oxygen in the World's oceans and trends show that there is a noticeable and very worrying reduction.
Water, water, everywhere .... except when it bottles it.
The rising global demand for water is pushing this essential human requirement higher up the list of critical resource exploitation issues. A number of concepts are being applied to water that in...
A week since the Ecuador earthquake
The 7.8 magnitude earthquake, followed by several strong aftershocks this week has devastated Pedernales and several other towns in Ecuador.
Japanese earthquake devastates Mashiki near Kumamoto City
Thursday's 6.5 magnitude earthquake has caused havoc in this area of Southern Japan.
With the closure of four major British coal-fired power stations in recent days, including Longannet in Scotland, Eggborough and its Yorkshire neighbour Ferrybridge, there remain just six...
India faces worst drought in the country's history
Are physical or human factors leading to water shortages?
Collapsing Antarctic Ice Sheet No Joke for Low-Lying Cities
A worrying development reported here in the Guardian.
New technology on the way to improve hurricane prediction
With tropical storms becoming a more regular occurance, Sientists are investigating new satellites that could give a better insight into potential storm paths and impacts.
Why are Floods Becoming More Eventful? What can be Done to Reduce their Frequency & Impact?
A brilliant and thought-provoking BBC radio programme! Scientist Jim Al-Khalili discusses the causes and consequences of recent flood events in Britain and around the world with hydrologist...
Japan and the 2011 Tsunami: 5 Years On
Japan has marked the anniversary of the 2011 tsunami, remembering the 18,000 people who were killed or went missing in the disaster.
UK flood prevention strategies
Recent flooding in areas of the UK has led to local councils alongside other interested parties, such as the Environment Agency frantically researching strategies that will have the best effect on...
Cyclone Winston and the issues facing Fiji one week on
The aftermath of a tropical storm raises a host of geographical questions. The impact of a natural hazard can be as much to do with the efficiency of disaster-planning and decision-making before...
The search for energy causes disasters
During a recent year 8 lesson on resources, we had a debate about the balance between extracting natural resources and its environmental impact. Indepth discussions were had regarding why we need...