World at Risk - Year 12 Edexcel Geography

Britain will experience water shortages and flooding by the end of the century if temperatures are left unchecked, analysis shows

UN climate talks back on track after China and Brazil say they will consider the 'right' legally-binding treaty on emission cuts

China is emerging as the key deal-maker or deal-breaker as the UN climate talks head into ministerial discussions, the BBC's Richard Black reports.

Global Climate 2011: Warmest year with La Niña, 10th warmest year, lowest Arctic sea ice volume Average global temperatures this year so far are the 10th highest on record and are higher than all previous years with a La Niña event, which has a relative cooling effect, WMO reported

Environment secretary Caroline Spelman calls on water companies and public to plan now for 2012 water shortage

The world's poorest communities have begun to experience extreme weather outside the natural variability of African climate. Without a rapid reduction in emissions, the continent faces calamitous temperature rises within this century

As the latest round of climate talks begin, it seems clear that the world will warm by at least 2 °C. But that's no reason to give up the fight

A two-degree increase in global temperatures seems almost inevitable. So is it time to rethink the target?

Government says study shows affordable low-carbon economy achievable - but next 20 years will require huge investment

Research shows that UK carbon emissions - a significant part of greenhouse gases - have fallen significantly. But how much further do they need to fall to meet future targets?

The Solar Radiation Management Governance Initiative says geoengineering could be 'plan B' for climate change More research on the risks and governance of geoengineering the planet's climate by reflecting sunlight into space is needed, a grouping of science bodies and a green NGO have said, as the end of the first week of UN climate talks nears.

Agreement should be reached on two innovations that would mobilise investment in adaptation in developing countries

Uncertainty over the possible impacts of climate change

Pollution and climate change create misery with petrol and energy prices at record levels and flooding rife

2011: world's 10th warmest year, warmest year with La Niña on record, second-lowest Arctic sea ice extent

Severe Flooding in NSW, catastrophic bushfires in WA destroy homes, farms and businesses in Australia Disaster zones have been declared in two Australian states due to catastrophic bushfires in Western Australia (WA), which began on 23 November, and severe flooding in northwestern New South Wales (NSW).

The global weather agency says the world continues to warm, as words fly over Canada's stance on emissions and finance.

How many nations secretly conceal a dagger and intend to join the countries in Durban hoping to kill Kyoto off?

A map displaying all the mangroves grown around the world, they are all generally based around areas that are prone to tsunamis and storms. You can relate this to Tsunami Hyogo.

Environmentalists fear the move by the privately held investment firm based in the US will accelerate exploitation of the region Guggenheim Partners, a privately held investment firm based in the US, which manages more than $125bn worth of assets on behalf of its clients, has confirmed it is setting up a new fund dedicated to making investments in the Arctic region.