An Atlantic alternative to deep ocean warming?
Scientists say the slowing rate of surface warming is caused by heat being transferred deep into the oceans. But a new report says the dominant heat sink is not the Pacific, with implications for the surface 'hiatus'.
The 2014 El Nino becomes 'a real enigma'
With another bureau update due next week, scientists say they are struggling to get a handle on the return of the weather phenomenon this year as global warming factors muddy the equation.
Not so happy feet: Penguins feel the climate pinch
Previously winners from the effects of a warming climate, the tide is now turning for penguins as retreating Antarctic sea ice takes with it valuable habitat and food.
The history of El Niño and climate prediction
Ever since the 1500s, farmers and fisherman have been clued onto El Nino - paving the way for modern climate prediction.
Breaking through the ice confusion
Amid all the reports on the issue in recent weeks, five pieces of ice news reveal that the earth's ice cover is in serious decline.
How the media's preparing for IPCC impact
Parts of the media have been reviewing the IPCC's 'impacts' report ahead of its official launch on Monday. So, how have they been interpreting it this time?