Nature

Deadly avalanche sweeps away tourists in India's Sikkim

At least six people were killed, 22 others rescued after an avalanche hit near the Nathu La mountain pass in Sikkim state, according to India’s Border Roads Organization.

Scores still missing in Ecuador as landslide death toll rises to 14

Uncovering anyone alive were dwindling but rescuers continued their tireless search for the 67 people missing after cascades of mud, earth and vegetation buried parts of town south of capital, Quito.

At least 33 killed in Colombia landslide: Interior minister

The rainy season that began in August is Colombia's worst in 40 years, causing a series of accidents that have already left more than 270 people dead.

Severe flooding forces tens of thousands to evacuate in South China

Heavy rainstorms are causing major flooding and landslides in southern China, destroying buildings, crops and roads, and forcing many people to flee their homes

Meat-eating men contribute 40 percent more to climate crisis

A study on eating habits finds that a meat-heavy dietary intake, such as that of men in the UK, is more responsible for methane emissions from cattle and deforestation.

The next wave of eco-warriors will likely come from emerging markets

A new report rings a positive note, saying that people around the globe, with a marked increase in Asia, care for the environment and are ready to do something about it, be it on social media, grassroots activism or in choices they make as consumers.

How the cold and snow affects our brains and emotions

Cold makes us feel less secure. But the beauty of snowfall and its ubiquitous influence over the human psyche, connecting us with our childhood, is a clear indication of its positivity.

Tropical Storm Eta ties record, expected to become hurricane

Forecasters expect Eta to become a hurricane and is predicted to be nearing the Nicaraguan coast early Tuesday.

Unilever to invest over $1.1B into climate change fund over 10 years

Unilever, the Anglo-Dutch consumer products company whose brands include Dove soap and Knorr soup, said it was responding to the "scale and urgency" of the climate change crisis.

School for girls or water bills: A choice many Pakistani parents face

How the fallout of the water crisis in Pakistan's commercial hub Karachi is felt by school going girls.

Shoes replace protesters as Swiss climate activists obey virus curbs

A handful of people stood in the background holding banners reading "Wake Up: Climate Action Now" and "Crisis is Crisis" before being dispersed by police without incident.

Greenland ice sheet shrinks by record amount - climate study

The huge melt was due not only to warm temperatures, but also atmospheric circulation patterns that have become more frequent due to climate change, suggesting scientists may be underestimating the threat to the ice, the authors found.