Part of Vasyugan Mire - the largest bog in the world - is to become a natural reserve this year, say reports.

Global warming spells doom for boreal forests with potentially dramatic implications for carbon release in dark taiga.

World's coldest region defies its stereotype. 

More craters expected to form due to such eruptions as permafrost melts - and they ARE caused by global warming releasing methane gas.

Mysterious 'gigantic' hole in remote region spotted by helicopters over gas-rich Yamal peninsula.

Average temperatures in the north of the Kara and Barents seas were 4C to 5C higher than previous years.

Expert says deadly gas released from melting permafrost region will lead to 'awful' consequences for global warming.

Vineyards will flourish as winters become almost 10C milder heralding a large population influx, says new scientific prediction.

China is getting closer to European markets due to 'monumental change' wrought by global warming off Siberia's Arctic coast.