U.N. climate agency says "Don't panic!" as ozone hole gets wider 30/10/2015

The U.N.'s weather and climate agency said on Thursday there was no cause for alarm about a record-size hole this month in the ozone layer, that shields life on earth from the sun, as it should shrink again. ...more

Russia thwarts plan for Antarctic ocean sanctuary, China on board 30/10/2015

Russia has again thwarted attempts to create the world’s largest ocean sanctuary in Antarctica, the final country opposing the protection of a vast swathe of rich waters from fishing, after a revised international plan won support from China. ...more

Buddhists call for strong Paris climate deal to limit warming 30/10/2015

Senior Buddhists have called on world leaders to agree a new climate change agreement at a conference in Paris next month. ...more

African vultures targeted by poachers, headed for extinction: report 30/10/2015

Africa's vultures are vanishing, according to a report released on Thursday, a situation that could affect human health and livestock since populations of other scavengers such as rats and jackals could rise as a result. ...more

Masdar issues report on sustainability 29/10/2015

A report issued by Masdar highlights the most prominent sustainability contributions that the emirate of Abu Dhabi is trying to achieve in key sectors. ...more

Climate envoys should try harder after Paris, poorer nations say 29/10/2015

The global push to fight climate change must intensify after a major meeting in Paris, said poorer nations on Tuesday, who are reconciled to disappointment in any upcoming deal. ...more

European lawmakers reject national bans on GM food, feed imports 29/10/2015

The European Parliament on Wednesday rejected a draft law that would have allowed member states to ban the use of EU-approved genetically modified food and feed on their territory, a step welcomed by the GM industry. ...more

Four UK bird species including puffins 'face extinction' 29/10/2015

Puffins are among four UK bird species now at risk of extinction, according to the latest revision of a global conservation database. ...more

Sick, hungry orangutans fall victim to Indonesia fires crisis 29/10/2015

Endangered orangutans are falling victim to a devastating haze crisis that has left them sick, malnourished and severely traumatized as fires rage through Indonesia's forests, reducing their habitat to a charred wasteland. ...more

Portal for green products launches in Dubai 28/10/2015

If you want to go solar or buy water savers and more energy-efficient products, a newly launched online platform — that features these products and ‘easy on the budget’ with the help of bank financing — might be just what you need. ...more