Animals may sense earthquakes days before they occur by detecting "chemical changes" in groundwater, say scientists.

The drought affecting parts of England could last into next summer if there is insufficient winter rain, a new assessment from the Environment Agency warns.

Wildlife charities say they have been left "reeling" by news of a review of EU rules protecting habitats.

GCHQ is trying to recruit new spies by asking social network users and bloggers to crack an online code.

A forensic scientist's evidence in the Stephen Lawrence trial about a blood-stain found on a jacket linked to a murder suspect is challenged in court.

Energy Secretary Chris Huhne insists plans to cut Britain's carbon emissions are on track after the chancellor expressed concerns about environmental regulation on business.

The energy company GE Hitachi is proposing to build a reactor at Sellafield in Cumbria to convert the UK's waste plutonium stockpile.

Countries most vulnerable to climate impacts ask that talks on a new climate deal covering all countries begin now, putting them on a collision course with giants such as China and India.