High court rejects Mexican states' lawsuit over Gulf spill 1/12/2015

The Supreme Court won't hear an appeal from three Mexican states seeking damages from BP and other companies over the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. ...more

Tens of thousands overcome Delhi pollution in half marathon 1/12/2015

The tens of thousands of people who participated in Sunday's half marathon in India's capital had more than just running 21 kilometers (13 miles) through New Delhi's streets on a misty, chilly morning to deal with. ...more

Japan whaling fleet sets to sea for hunt, despite international anger 1/12/2015

Japan's whaling fleet set out for the Antarctic on Tuesday to resume a hunt for the mammals after a year-long hiatus, prompting criticism from Australia as well as key ally, the United States. ...more

China plans to launch carbon-tracking satellites into space 1/12/2015

China plans to launch satellites to monitor its greenhouse gas emissions as the country, estimated to be the world's top carbon emitter, steps up its efforts to cut such emissions, official news agency Xinhua said on Monday. ...more

Brazil on right track for reducing deforestation rates: study 1/12/2015

Tropical deforestation, a significant driver of climate change, could be cut in half by 2020 if countries follow Brazil's example in protecting the rainforest with better law enforcement and more transparency, a study released on Monday said. ...more

Eiffel Tower stuns in green in honor of climate talks 1/12/2015

The Eiffel Tower is going green to commemorate the climate talks that began this week in Paris. ...more

Greenpeace: Egypt and Russia Nuclear agreement is irresponsible, unnecessary and dangerous 27/11/2015

In reaction to an agreement with Egypt which will see Russia state-owned Rosatom build a nuclear power plant in the northern city of Dabaa, Julien Jreissati, Arab region campaigner at Greenpeace Mediterranean said: “Egypt is a country with great renewable energy potential, enough to ensure everlasting energy security and independency for its growing population ...more

EU ready to work day and night for right climate deal in Paris 27/11/2015

The European Union will negotiate day and night at U.N. talks on global warming in Paris to ensure a robust deal, followed up with regular reviews to cap temperature rises at 2 degrees Celsius, the bloc's climate boss said on Wednesday. ...more

South Sudan food team finds risk of widespread catastrophe 27/11/2015

Tens of thousands of people surviving on water lilies and swamp fish after fleeing South Sudan's war may run out of food entirely when the dry season starts in January, food security experts said in a report. ...more

Destruction of Brazil's Amazon forest jumps 16 percent 27/11/2015

The destruction of Brazil's Amazon forest, the world's largest intact rainforest, increased by 16 percent in 2015 from a year ago as the government struggles to enforce legislation and stop illegal clearings. ...more