Up to 50 pilot whales killed in Faroes: activists 7/7/2016

A militant conservation group claimed Wednesday that up to 50 pilot whales have been killed in the first traditional whale hunt of the year in the Faroe Islands, but authorities there defended the practice and slammed the activists. ...more

Incredibly rare 'ghost fish' filmed alive for first time 2km down in depths of Pacific Ocean (VIDEO) 7/7/2016

An incredibly rare 'ghost fish' has been seen alive for the first time ever. ...more

Japan's latest giant floating turbine sets sail 7/7/2016

One of the world's largest floating offshore wind turbines set sail earlier this week from Osaka Bay in Japan and is currently on its way to a site off the coast of Fukushima. ...more

Morocco bans plastic bags 5/7/2016

Morocco has banned the production and use of plastic bags, with many shops and street sellers across the country having reportedly stocked-up last week ahead of the legislation which came into force on July 1, reports Al Jazeera. ...more

Germany pledges support for developing countries at Petersberg climate meeting 5/7/2016

Germany's Environment and Development Ministries on Monday announced plans for an implementation partnership to help poorer countries transform their national climate action plans into concrete strategies. ...more

Vestas multi-rotor wind turbine delivers first power 5/7/2016

Wind energy giant Vestas has revealed its innovative multi-rotor turbine design has delivered power for the first time, fueling hopes the four rotor concept model could help to maximise wind farm output and curb clean energy costs. ...more

China passes law to 'regulate' wild animal products 5/7/2016

China has passed a new wild animal protection law banning the sale of food made from endangered species, but allowing other products derived from them, state media said, amid controversy over its wildlife policies. ...more

New tarantula named after Nobel Laureate Gabriel García Márquez 5/7/2016

Scientists have discovered a new species of tarantula in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Maria mountain range in Colombia. ...more

Pacific Ocean radiation back near normal after Fukushima: Study 4/7/2016

Radiation levels across the Pacific Ocean are rapidly returning to normal five years after a meltdown at the Fukushima nuclear plant spewed gases and liquids into the sea, a study showed Monday. ...more

Google snaps up 236MW of wind capacity to power EU data centres 4/7/2016

Google, the world's largest corporate buyer of clean energy, has struck a new deal to buy 236MW of new wind capacity to power its European data centres. ...more