Arctic sea ice crashes to record low for June 8/7/2016

The summer sea ice cover over the Arctic raced towards oblivion in June, crashing through previous records to reach a new all-time low. ...more

The newest superhighway in Paris won’t hold a single car 8/7/2016

Biking can be an incredibly fun and healthy way to get around, unless the crowded city you live in isn't really conducive to bicycles. ...more

Conservation group: Bornean orangutan critically endangered 8/7/2016

A global conservation group says Borneo's orangutans are now a critically endangered species due to hunting and destruction of forest habitat. ...more

Career fair for renewable energy experts launched in Dubai amid growing demand 7/7/2016

Experts in renewable energy are being invited to meet prospective employers at a jobs fair launched amid growing demand in the region. ...more

Laurent Fabius urges rapid ratification for Paris Agreement 7/7/2016

Former French foreign minister Laurent Fabius has issued a rallying call for governments around the world to ratify the Paris Agreement as soon as possible. ...more

China top polluter Hebei province promises to clean up act 7/7/2016

Northern China's Hebei, home to seven of the country's 10 smoggiest cities, has pledged to double up its efforts to tackle hazardous pollution following an environment ministry report accusing the province of failing to rein in law-breaking industries. ...more

African wildlife officials appalled as EU opposes a total ban on ivory trade 7/7/2016

Wildlife officials in nearly 30 African states say they are appalled by an EU decision to oppose a comprehensive global ban on the ivory trade. ...more

UN calls for post-Brexit UK to link with EU on environment policy 7/7/2016

The UN’s new environment chief has called for a post-Brexit Britain to link up with the EU on environment policy, adopting key bloc climate laws and maintaining its nature directives. ...more

Massive new vertical farm will grow 2 million pounds of fresh produce each year 7/7/2016

With less available land and more people to feed each year, we have a real problem on our hands, whether or not we all choose to acknowledge it. ...more

New York City hopes a 10-foot wall can save it from rising seas 7/7/2016

Location, population, and a massive underground infrastructure system: All this makes New York especially vulnerable to climate change. ...more