Concern from scientists over potential danger to gas production facilities in region vital for energy supplies.

Now standing almost two metres tall, zoo’s new arrival is beginning to win her battle for survival.

Monika - real name Olga Pronina - had 140,000 social media followers fascinated by her love of speed, rule-breaking and glamour.

Karina became the symbol of resilience and hope when - aged only 4 - she survived 12 days in taiga of Yakutia.

Pictures show child from Middle Ages as he is unwrapped after his remains were 'accidentally preserved' close to Arctic.

Locals hear 'booms from the underworld' in giant ravine but now scientists say it holds secrets of the planet's past.

Worried about the rapid destruction of permafrost from global warming? Here's how you can counter it by restoring the woolly mammoth habitat.

Pristine forests around the world's oldest lake go up in flames.

Wife pleaded with rescuers to search for the businessman saying: 'We feel that our man is dying.’