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More landslide fears after Nepal quakes - the death toll has now exceeded 5,000 Unrelated to the earthquake, Afghan landslide buries remote village, killing 52 And another deadly landslide hits Salvador in north-east Brazil When a day's rain causes panic in Srinagar Court orders UK to cut pollution - though of course it is often pollution drifting over from Europe that has the most noticeable effects Salty aquifer, previously unknown microbial habitat discovered under Antartica Partially logged rainforests could be emitting more carbon than previously thought A good piece on why do global temperatures differ? Rightly pointing out that it is the similarities, not the differences, between the different datasets that matter. And thanks to the recent colder weather, Glencoe Mountain ski resort 'has best powder snow on planet' at the moment.  If you like that sort of thing (it's a nightmare to walk in!)

Nepal earthquake moves Kathmandu but Everest height unchanged - experts say, whilst Nepal's PM says earthquake death toll could reach 10,000 Nepal earthquake pictures: Everest Base Camp after avalanche Wind blows train cars off bridge near New Orleans Melting snow causes spring floods across Altai Traffic chaos as tropical storm hits Bangkok's inner zone Three in every four hot days linked to climate change according to a new study And hundreds of millions of acres of world's forest could be lost by 2030, say WWF - and probably will be even though most of it is totally unnecessary other than for very short term financial gain.   And interestingly, eastern Australia is one of the main deforestation hotspots - and they certainly can't blame poverty or subsistance farming!

Nepal earthquake: fears grow for uncontacted villages as more than 3,600 confirmed dead - there are fears the final toll could reach 10,000. There's a desperate rescue mission to save dozens stranded on Everest as terrifying video emerges of the moment giant valanche engulfed climbers - at least 18 people died but it could have been far more given the sheer number of people on the mountain, which more resembles Snowdon than a remote Himalayan peak these days. Pictures show centuries of history turned to rubble in minutes: how Nepal earthquake destroyed many of the country's iconic landmarks There are at least 20 dead, 58 injured in Tibet following Nepal earthquake And Nepal quake 'followed historic pattern' - more could follow. Snow and freezing temperatures return to Scotland - but it's warm and sunny down here in Evesham, still! 2 dead after storm strikes Alabama sailing regatta Massive tornado cloud caught on camera in Texas as the ...

Just as they clear up after the "cyclone" earlier this week, Sydney smashed by fierce hailstorm and flash flooding with two factory roofs collapsing under the weight of the hail Strong earthquake rocks Nepal, damages Kathmandu - likely to be many death once reports come in, especially from mountain villages.  And avalanche was also reported on Everest. Now 55 dead, over 80 injured in Bihar storm-hit Bihar Storm leaves trail of damage across north Texas Chile volcano Calbuco causes flight problems And scientists see deeper Yellowstone magma

Spectacular volcanic eruption in Chile cakes towns 18 miles away in eerie dust and produces some incredible photographs As the clean-up continues in NSW, Sydney weather: facts and figures about the storm - and it is possible that NSW storms are a sign of things to come, climate scientist warns Winter makes an annoying comeback with late April snow in many US states - and here in Britain we will see some over the higher hills, and perhaps even to low ground in the far north, over the next few days.  Though that is as unusual as a Scotsman eating a haggis. Rare Hawaii tornado touches down in Kapolei 'Severe' 6.2 earthquake hits near South Island's Arnaud A new insight on ground shaking from human-made earthquakes - fracking may not be the main cause. Thawing permafrost feeds climate change High mountains warming faster than expected A study shows that hiatus in global average temperatures has little effect on projected temperatures in 2100 - in s...

NSW wild weather: Fears for pair caught in Maitland floods, 100kph winds and heavy rain bring more misery to Sydney and Hunter with Sydney residents urged to leave their homes 'immediately' as pictures emerge of devastation from the worst storm in a century .   Meanwhile, waves break records as erosion sees Narrabeen retreat 25 metres during storm and monster waves and wild winds leaves beach covered in grotesque jelly-like foam . 32 dead, over 80 injured in Bihar storm Tornado stikes Brazil, killing at least two people and leaving more than 1,000 homeless Is fracking causing earthquakes in Texas?   Very likely it seems. Watch Rosetta's comet 'BURP': Geyser is seen suddenly erupting from the surface of in an amazing 'chance discovery' Interactive map reveals spread of opinion on climate change across the US - looks like the "red-necks" have yet to be convinced! And some slightly good news: global warming more moderate...

NSW wild weather: Energency flood alerts sent to Hunter residents as 'cyclonic' conditions worsen   with three dead, four houses washed away in Dungog and traffic hell: wild weather commuter chaos as traffic, public transport stall .  Freak April blizzard takes Moscow by surprise   and also in Russia, building roof blown away by single gust of wind caught on dashcam