Climate
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Nightmare in paradise as Bali volcano rumbles
Are volcanoes the greatest threat to mankind? On the Indonesian island of Bali, Mount Agung could be about to erupt in a big way. However, it is not the world’s most dangerous volcano…
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London buses to be powered by... coffee?
Should all transport use biofuels? A British technology company has managed to turn coffee waste into fuel. Now Transport for London says this will help to keep its iconic red buses running.
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Big freeze as ice, frost and snow forecast
Is winter the best season? Experts are forecasting the coldest winter for years. And whilst many are wrapping up, some think that the chilly season is the cheeriest of them all.
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Disaster warning as insect numbers plunge
Should insects have rights? The numbers of flying insects, such as butterflies and bees, have declined by three-quarters in 25 years. Scientists fear this will cause “ecological armageddon”.
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Plastic is killing oceans, warns Attenborough
Can TV change the world? David Attenborough, the famous naturalist, hopes so. His new TV series Blue Planet II warns the world about the dangers of plastic. He...
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Worst storm in 30 years hits UK
Is a bit of bad weather good for you? Compared to many other countries around the world, the UK has a famously mild climate. On Monday, however, hurricane Ophelia caused significant damage.
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Natural disasters and the media
The news is full of Texas floods, but millions of people have been affected by floods in South Asia too. Natural disasters affect many countries — why do we only hear about those in America?
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‘Build bicycle-only cities!’ says architect
The first bicycle was invented 200 years ago. It changed for ever the way human beings travel. Now, one man is calling for a bicycle-only city called “Velotopia”. Should cars be banned?
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Trump travels to Texas as Storm Harvey rages
More than a trillion gallons of water has fallen on Harris County in Texas, flooding Houston. Yesterday, President Trump arrived to support victims. Has he responded well to the disaster?
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If humans became extinct, would we be missed?
Scientists in the USA and Mexico say mankind is now responsible for the sixth mass extinction event in Earth’s history. If we no longer existed, would whoever came next miss us?
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Record heatwave strikes on summer solstice
Temperatures soared across Europe and the US, with Britain recording its hottest day in over 40 years. How does heat affect a country? Is it better to be too hot or too cold?
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Trump quits Paris climate deal
President Trump has pulled America, the world’s largest economy, out of the agreement to tackle global warming. Many scientists are worried. What does this mean for the rest of the world?
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Climate change row as snow storm batters USA
Storm Stella has brought chaos to millions in America’s north-east. Scientists are increasingly convinced climate change plays a role in extreme weather events. How confident can they be?
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Boaty McBoatface prepares for first adventure
The yellow submarine is off to Antarctica to study rising sea temperatures. She was named after an online competition went viral last year — but could her silly name help to save the planet?
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Lift-off! A new runway for a ‘global Britain’
After more than 50 years of political squabbling, the British government is finally publishing plans for Heathrow’s third runway. A furious debate is in full flow. Is it the right decision?