Choking China: The struggle to clear Beijing's air
As pollution levels return to normal in China's capital after a record-breaking month of smog, what can be done to banish the smog?
New Scientist
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Hyperwarming climate could turn Earth's poles green
We may trigger hyperwarming that transforms the planet into a hothouse with tropical temperatures and lush forests close to the poles.
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Just how much meat can eco-citizens eat?
We all know we need to eat less meat – here are the hard numbers.
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Oil and gas wells find new life with geothermal
Millions of abandoned fossil fuel wells could be refitted to provide clean, low-carbon geothermal energy.
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Climate blame: send for the lawyers
There's a way to curb carbon emissions without having to wait for governments to forge a global climate deal. (Editorial)
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Playing the climate blame game
A claim that global warming caused the 2010 Russian heatwave could bring closer the day when climate victims can sue oil firms.
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Atmospheric rivers caused the UK's worst floods
Giant ribbons of moisture around the globe are behind many floods, and their effects could be amplified by climate change
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A chance to blame extreme weather on climate change
When extreme weather strikes, somebody, somewhere always asks about a link to climate change. It's time we gave straight answers.
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My self-destructing syringe could save millions of lives
Unsafe injections kill 1.3 million people a year, says former "spoilt brat" Marc Koska, who is on a mission to stop syringe reuse.
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The modest woman who beat malaria for China
The origins of our best drug against malaria have long been a mystery. Meet Tu Youyou, who scoured ancient Chinese medical texts for the cure.
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Seaways across Antarctica could open in 1000 years
As Antarctica melts, seaways will open up between oceans that are currently separated by the ice sheet.