Probe to track impact of warming on Earth cycles

A 315-million-euro satellite that will gauge the impact of climate change on the movement of water across land, air and sea was hoisted into space early Monday. The Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity (SMOS) probe will shed new light on how water circulates around Earth's oceans. Duration: 01:21

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US coal plant deploys carbon capture, sequestration

Banking that coal power plants will come under legal and financial pressure to reduce emissions as part of efforts to reduce global warming, French firm Alstom on Friday unveiled the world's largest carbon capture facility at a coal plant. It's a technology backers hope will fuel a new multi-billion dollar industry and keep the coal industry alive. Duration: 02:07

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EU agrees deal on helping poor nations fight climate change

EU leaders on Friday agreed that developing nations will need 100 billion euros per year by 2020 to tackle climate change, but failed to put a figure to Europe's own contribution amid sharp east-west differences. A natural sound version of an AFPTV voiced report. Duration: 01:40

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Battle for the Roan

Energy companies want to tap the rich natural gas resources under Colorado's Roan Plateau but a coalition of sportsmen and environmentalists want the public area preserved for wildlife and recreation.

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EU leaders to weigh top job applicants

Europe's leaders converged on Brussels for a two-day summit to consider candidates for a coveted new post of EU president and grapple with differences over helping poor countries fight global warming. Duration: 01:12

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Pakistan's citizens coping with daily fear of terrorism

Terrorist attacks are now becoming a common feature of life in Pakistan, with more than 300 killed since the start of October. While the country's army pursues its offensive against the Taliban in the South Waziristan region, ordinary citizens in the big cities are having to make major adjustments to their lives, in an environment where every trip away from home may carry a risk. Duration: 01:45

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Chip fat-fuelled bus on climate change mission

As world leaders gear up for a crucial change conference in Copenhagen, one Englishman is doing his best to spread the word about fuel efficiency. Adventurer and eco-campaigner Andy Pag is travelling round the world in an old school bus, powered by nothing but used chip fat. Duration: 01:59

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