Germany unveils world’s first zero-emissions hydrogen-powered passenger train 23/9/2016

French company Alstom unveiled the first-ever passenger train powered completely by hydrogen at this week’s Berlin InnoTrans trade show. ...more

Abu Dhabi bid sets astounding new low price for solar power 22/9/2016

Just one month after the price of solar power in Chile dropped to half the cost of coal, a new record low price has already been established. ...more

Climate deal comes one step closer to effect at United Nations 22/9/2016

An agreement to fight global warming came one step closer to taking effect on Wednesday when dozens of countries deposited their ratification of the deal at the United Nations, taking the total to 60, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said. ...more

EU court rules against Britain over power plant emissions 22/9/2016

Britain failed to respect European Union limits on nitrogen oxide emissions from a coal-fired power plant in Wales, the European Court of Justice said on Wednesday. ...more

France to seek compensation from carmakers exceeding CO2 goals 22/9/2016

France may seek compensation from carmakers whose vehicles far exceed carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions targets in normal driving, budget minister Christian Eckert said on Wednesday. ...more

UK pledges to ratify Paris climate deal by year-end 22/9/2016

British Prime Minister Theresa May has pledged to world leaders to ratify the Paris agreement to slow climate change by the end of the year. ...more

Regional powers back studies on impact of Ethiopia's Nile dam 21/9/2016

Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia commissioned studies into the environmental and economic impact of a $4 billion dam on the Nile that Addis Ababa aims to make the centerpiece of its bid to become Africa's biggest power exporter. ...more

Philippines to suspend over ten more mines in environmental crackdown: minister 21/9/2016

The Philippines will suspend more than 10 additional mines in an ongoing environmental crackdown on the sector but the announcement of who will be shut has been moved to September 26, the minister in charge of mining said on Wednesday. ...more

China chemical accidents cause 199 deaths from January-August: Greenpeace 21/9/2016

China had 232 chemical-related accidents from January to August this year, causing 199 deaths and 400 injuries, according to research from the environmental group Greenpeace published on Wednesday. ...more

More than 300 scientists warn over Trump's climate change stance 21/9/2016

Hundreds of top scientists warned on Tuesday against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's vow to pull the United States out of the Paris climate-warming accord if elected in November. ...more