Greenpeace blames industrial accident after Russian river runs red 9/9/2016

A river in Russia's far north turned a blood red colour probably as a result of an industrial accident, environmental group Greenpeace said on Thursday. ...more

Humans have destroyed a tenth of Earth's wilderness in 25 years – study 9/9/2016

Humans have destroyed a tenth of Earth’s remaining wilderness in the last 25 years and there may be none left within a century if trends continue, according to an authoritative new study. ...more

UK will miss its 2020 renewable energy targets, warn MPs 9/9/2016

The UK will fail to meet its targets on renewable energy generation, with take-up of clean fuels for heating and transport falling badly behind aims, MPs have warned. ...more

Solar-powered yacht sails silently for a cleaner, greener eco-tourism experience 9/9/2016

Dutch marine designers Soel Yachts have created a solar-powered motor boat intended to boost eco-tourism, and it will debut later this year. ...more

More than 60 marine species discovered at artificial reef near Barakah nuclear plant 8/9/2016

More than 60 marine species were found in the breakwater and artificial reef habitats off the coast of the Barakah nuclear energy plant. ...more

Dangerous air pollution particles found in human brain tissue 8/9/2016

Air pollution is known to cause respiratory problems, and a recent report gives us something new to worry about: researchers discovered large quantities of toxic nanoparticles in human brain tissue. ...more

Expanded U.S. habitat protection ordered for rare Lynx 8/9/2016

A federal judge ordered U.S. wildlife managers on Wednesday to enlarge habitat protections in Idaho, Montana and Colorado for the Canada lynx, a rare wild cat that roams the Rockies and mountain forests of several other states. ...more

Australia awards funding for solar plants, set to triple capacity 8/9/2016

The Australian government will help fund a dozen large-scale solar projects worth A$1 billion ($770 million), as it looks to boost the use of clean power in a coal-rich country, which is one of the world's biggest carbon emitters per head. ...more

China's top steel city cuts industrial production to clear air 8/9/2016

China's top steel making city of Tangshan has told industrial plants to cut production for two weeks from Saturday, its third such suspension since July, as Beijing battles overcapacity and pollution, according to a document seen by Reuters. ...more

U.S. lifts protection for most humpback whales 8/9/2016

The United States lifted protection for most humpback whales around the globe on Tuesday, including some in American waters, based on evidence they have made a strong comeback since commercial whaling drove them to near extinction. ...more