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Scientists predict a stormy hurricane season this year. Is global warming to blame?

Taking its cue from places as diverse as California and Singapore, Britain weighs options for a national system to combat road gridlock.

President Bush says Kyoto treaty on global warming would have wrecked U.S. economy and rules out a climate deal at the G8 conference.

BBC correspondents offer snapshots of how countries across the globe are approaching recycling.

According to a prediction by the UN, half of all humans will soon be living in cities. Expect 22 megacities by 2010.

Berlin's Holocaust Memorial is designed by U.S. architect Peter Eisenman.

Group of U.S. scientists say their study proves that human activities are warming the planet.

The Bushmen of the Kalahari face eviction after the discovery of diamonds under their land.

Researchers from 95 nations participating in a 4-year study conclude that humans are inflicting irreversible damage to environment and degrading the earth's ability to sustain future generations.

The U.S. Senates voted in favor of allowing oil drilling in Alaska's wildlife refuge

Locally grown food is greener than organic alternatives, according to a British study.

Prince Charles launches an attack on the 'cavalier attitude' of Britain's architects and planners.

An American driver of the popular 'Mini' car relates how it feels to drive next to mamoth SUVs

U.S. scientists at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography present "compelling evidence" of global warming.

In Mumbai, India, slums are being demolished without planning for alternative housing.

A study by Oxford University published in the journal Nature -- one of the largest climate prediction projects ever run -- predicts that global temperature increases could be higher than previous studies suggested.

Scientists have concluded that the amount of sunlight reaching the earth's surface has been declining. Paradoxically, this could mean worsen the impact of global warming.

The United States rules out re-joining the Kyoto Treaty.

Bold project transforms a historic but decaying neighborhood in Cairo, Egypt, into an impressive urban park.

Despite not having any special architectural features, the home of the famous author is given protected status.