mass extinction
Wildlife populations fallen by 60pc since 1970, threatening civilization: WWF report
From 1970 to 2014, 60 pc of all animals with backbone -- fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles and mammals -- were wiped out by human activity.
Chimps, other primates on verge of mass extinction
Primates live in tropical and subtropical areas and are mainly found in regions of Africa, South America, Madagascar and Asia.
Here are 3 ways human civilisation could go extinct
According to researchers, humanity could go through a soft landing, a gradual die off or full blown collapse.
Spacerock that can end life on Earth can't be stopped by Nasa, say scientists
Researchers say it might be impossible to stop the space rock, the size of the Empire State building, from crashing into Earth in 2135.
Study finds climate change going from bad to worse
According to experts Earth's average surface temperature last year was a record 1.1 degree Celsius above preindustrial era.
‘Bad’ weather report: Scientists say earth’s fever on steady rise
Scientists monitoring Earth's climate and environment have delivered a cascade of grim news in 2017.