Poaching, climate change and excessive hunting caused colossal population drop.
Besides, it is impossible to halt global warming which has been underway for many decades, insists the president.
Summer flooding will worsen dramatically, and the Arctic could be ice-free in summer by 2034.
Locals get time off week for rare visit to the beach.
Many prehistoric creatures craved salt and vital minerals missing from their diets due to abrupt climate change, suggests a new scientific expedition.
Palaeontologist says osteoporosis could have been major contributor, brought on by a lack of minerals in habitat from climate change.
Tyva republic registers Saudi-like heat but is also hit by wildfires.
Part of Vasyugan Mire - the largest bog in the world - is to become a natural reserve this year, say reports.
Challenge to polar doom warning from respected international expert Professor Peter Wadhams of Cambridge University.
New 'plug-in' cars coping well with harsh climate and landscape and were even recharged overnight in remote taiga at -33C.