Burning all fossil fuels could thaw Antarctica, raise seas: study 14/9/2015

Burning all the world's fossil fuel reserves could thaw the entire Antarctic ice sheet and push up world sea levels by more than 50 meters (160 feet), over thousands of years, an international study said on Friday. ...more

Indonesia sending thousands of troops to fight smog-causing fires 14/9/2015

Indonesia said on Friday it will send more than 10,000 troops to fight fires in southern Sumatra, as smoke makes thousands sick, delays flights and pushes air quality to unhealthy levels in neighboring Singapore and Malaysia. ...more

How old tires are protecting Yellowstone’s famous geysers 14/9/2015

After driving to Yellowstone National Park, visitors will continue to travel by tire once they’ve exited their vehicle. An old asphalt footpath was replaced by one made from recycled tires at Yellowstone’s most popular attraction, the Old Faithful geyser. ...more

Chinese emissions of two key pollutants drop slightly in first half of 2015 14/9/2015

China's emissions of two key pollutants fell slightly in the first half of 2015, according to the environment ministry, as authorities stepped up punitive measures to combat environmental degradation. ...more

Kuwait signs $385 million solar energy project 11/9/2015

Kuwait signed a contract worth 116 million dinars ($385 million) with Spain's TSK Group on Thursday for a 50 megawatt solar energy project as part of its renewable energy drive. ...more

Japan rivers burst their banks triggering further floods, 25 missing (PHOTOS) 11/9/2015

Floods that swept houses off their foundations and crushed others under landslides spread across Japan on Friday as more rivers burst their banks, leaving at least 25 people missing and forcing more than 100,000 to flee. ...more

Southern Ocean soaks up more greenhouse gases, limits warming 11/9/2015

The vast Southern Ocean around Antarctica has started to soak up more greenhouse gases from the atmosphere in recent years, helping limit climate change, after signs its uptake had stalled, a study said on Thursday. ...more

UNDP global storytelling contest for public awareness on climate change 11/9/2015

UNDP has launched a global storytelling contest, Voices2Paris, to contribute to raising public awareness on the negative impacts of climate change as well as on the opportunities and solutions seen in actions by individuals and governments alike across vulnerable developing countries worldwide. ...more

Global warming causing record rock falls in the Alps, warns expert 11/9/2015

A French expert is predicting a record number of rock falls in the Alps this year as rising temperatures, thought to be a result of climate change, cause the permafrost to melt. ...more

More than 48,000 houbara bustards hatched since January 10/9/2015

A total of 48,213 houbara bustards have been hatched since the beginning of the year, the International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC) has announced. ...more