Colombia's critically endangered species number more than doubles in 7 years 16/2/2024

The number of critically endangered animal and plant species in Colombia has more than doubled since 2017 and the total list of threatened species in the Andean country stands at 2,103, the environment ministry said on Wednesday. ...more

Conservation group expands Hawaii coral reef insurance programme 16/2/2024

Conservation group The Nature Conservancy has purchased a new, expanded insurance policy that could see up to $2 million paid out to help protect coral reefs around the main islands of Hawaii in the event of storm damage. ...more

Thailand warns of high pollution in capital, officials to work from home 16/2/2024

Thai authorities warned that pollution levels in Bangkok and surrounding provinces had hit unhealthy levels on Thursday, ordering government employees in the capital to work from home for the next two days and urging others to do the same. ...more

Europe may need to better direct private funds to save green goals 15/2/2024

The European Union may need to do more to direct private funds into sustainable investments or it could fail to meet net-zero economy targets, an EU discussion document showed on Tuesday. ...more

Private sector should foot climate bill, French finance minister says 15/2/2024

Funding to combat climate change needs to come from the private sector as there is no more public financing available from France or other European Union countries, French Finance Minister Bruno le Maire said on Tuesday. ...more

Horseshoe crabs, living fossils of the sea, draw endangered species petition 15/2/2024

Environmental groups on Monday petitioned the U.S. government seeking endangered species protection for the American horseshoe crab, a "living fossil" under threat from commercial harvests for bait and biomedical use as well as from habitat loss and climate change. ...more

Polar bears face starvation threat as ice melts 15/2/2024

Some polar bears face starvation as the Arctic sea ice melts because they are unable to adapt their diets to living on land, scientists have found. ...more

From artificial black surfaces to CO2 capture: Amazing ways to alter the climate 15/2/2024

While the UAE is lucky enough to enjoy almost endless sunshine, rainfall levels sometimes fall short of what would be ideal. ...more

Artificial Intelligence at the World Government Summit 14/2/2024

The International Advisory Group (IAG) presented its report on the role of artificial intelligence and data technology in Arab government administration, in a press conference hosted by the Prime Minister’s Office, within the framework of the World Government Summit held in Dubai. ...more

Three COP summit hosts unite to raise climate ambitions 14/2/2024

The United Arab Emirates, host of last year's COP28 climate summit, and Azerbaijan and Brazil, the hosts of the next two U.N. climate summits, said on Tuesday they would team up to push for more ambitious emissions-cutting goals. ...more