Ivory haul of 200 kg may be Gabon's biggest ever 11/12/2015

The central African state of Gabon, home to half of Africa's endangered forest elephants, has impounded more than 200 kg (440 lb) of ivory in what may be its largest seizure ever. ...more

Asian Development Bank agrees loans to China to tackle pollution 11/12/2015

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to loan China $430 million to support government efforts to reduce coal use and tackle the choking smog that regularly envelops the capital and other major cities, it said on Thursday. ...more

European Commission takes Poland to court over poor air quality 11/12/2015

The European Commission has decided to take Poland to court over its failure to address its poor air quality, the EU's executive said on Thursday. ...more

Aviation emissions deal expected next year, no matter outcome of Paris talks: industry official 11/12/2015

A deal on limiting carbon dioxide emissions from aviation will likely be reached next year, no matter the outcome of this week's climate change talks in Paris, a senior official from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said on Thursday. ...more

Montreal bans single-use plastic bags as of 2018 11/12/2015

Greater Montreal announced Thursday a ban on non-biodegradable, single-use plastic bags starting in 2018, in the largest of its kind proscription in Canada, while urging other major cities around the world to follow suit. ...more

Vatican City just hosted a climate change awareness light show 11/12/2015

Visitors to Vatican City on Tuesday night saw more than the usual light display at St. Peter’s Basilica. ...more

Plastic-bottle homes are popping up around the world 11/12/2015

In the United States alone, 47 billion plastic bottles are discarded annually, and worldwide, enough plastic is thrown out in a single year to circle the globe four times. ...more

Carbon pricing at UN Foundation panel in Paris 10/12/2015

Paris, Al-Bia Wal-Tanmia- In light of the COP 21 conference, the United Nations Foundation organized a series of thematic discussions in Paris. Led by the Foundation’s Vice Chair Timothy Wirth, discussions on Wednesday centered on carbon pricing by governments and businesses. ...more

Sharjah to open seven air quality stations 10/12/2015

Major institutions working to combat pollution announced jointly on Tuesday that six new fixed air monitoring stations and a mobile air monitoring unit will be added to the mix, bringing the total of air-testing facilities to 15 locations across the emirate. ...more

US joins 'ambition coalition' at UN climate talks 10/12/2015

The United States said Wednesday it had united with the European Union and 79 developing countries to jointly push for an ambitious accord in Paris to curb global warming. ...more