Abu Dhabi to ban plastic bags from June 1 7/4/2022

Abu Dhabi will ban the use of single-use plastic bags from June, the emirate's environmental agency said on Wednesday. ...more

Microplastics found deep in lungs of living people for first time 7/4/2022

Microplastic pollution has been discovered lodged deep in the lungs of living people for the first time. The particles were found in almost all the samples analysed. ...more

Antarctic sea ice melt phenomenon explained in new research 7/4/2022

New research has examined the reason behind the rapid retreat of Antarctic sea ice. University of Washington researchers established that the puzzling phenomenon can be explained by simple physics. ...more

Pinterest bans climate change misinformation and conspiracy theories 7/4/2022

Pinterest is banning false and misleading climate change information and conspiracy theories in content and ads on its social media platform, it said on Wednesday. ...more

Mexico's vaquita porpoise on the brink as illegal fishing bites 7/4/2022

Three months after the Mexican government and a non-profit group launched a new campaign to save the vaquita porpoise, there has been little improvement in the marine mammal's chances of avoiding extinction, experts and local residents say. ...more

Abu Dhabi launches ambitious 50-year plan to conserve environment 6/4/2022

Abu Dhabi has launched a long-term plan that aims to make the emirate resilient to climate change while ensuring a vibrant, healthy environment for all. ...more

IPCC scientists report five ways to save the planet 6/4/2022

The dangers of climate change have been well reported for years. But what's had less attention is how the world could effectively tackle the issue. ...more

Germany to present renewable energy expansion measures 6/4/2022

Germany's economy and climate ministry will present a package of measures on Wednesday to speed up the expansion of renewable energy as the need to reduce the country's heavy reliance on Russian fossil fuels adds urgency to its green transition plans. ...more

Europe proposes pollution clampdown for industry, livestock farms 6/4/2022

Europe's factories and mines would face tougher pollution limits to secure permits to operate under rules proposed by the European Commission on Tuesday that would also limit planet-warming emissions from livestock farms. ...more

End fossil fuels, save lung health, says new study 6/4/2022

A new report by the American Lung Association (ALA) has found that a nationwide shift to electric vehicles and clean energy could save over 100,000 American lives. ...more