U.S. weather satellite's launch promises 'quantum leap' in forecasts (VIDEO) 21/11/2016

A U.S. weather satellite that will "revolutionize" forecasting blasted off from Florida's Cape Canaveral on Saturday, promising to deliver continuous high-definition views of hurricanes and other storms over the Western Hemisphere. ...more

African rats to turn sensitive noses against poaching 21/11/2016

Africa's giant rats have been trained to sniff out landmines and detect tuberculosis in humans, and soon they could turn their superior noses to protecting other animals by finding illegal wildlife trophies being smuggled out of African ports. ...more

Sea ice levels in both the Arctic and the Antarctic have hit record lows, NASA climate scientists report. 21/11/2016

The northern record, while bleak, isn’t all that surprising – Arctic sea ice has been on a consistent decline for years. But until recently, Antarctic sea ice was actually expanding. ...more

Sadiq Khan demands VW compensate Londoners and TfL 21/11/2016

The mayor of London has written to Volkswagen imploring the car manufacturer to “fully compensate” the capital’s residents affected by the emissions scandal. ...more

Trump fears push nations at Morocco talks to declare climate deal an 'urgent duty' 18/11/2016

Fears that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will pull out of the 2015 Paris Agreement to limit global warming pushed almost 200 nations at climate talks in Morocco on Thursday to declare the deal an "urgent duty". ...more

Emirates Energy Award: invitation to participants 18/11/2016

The Emirates Energy Award 2017 was launched by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, to recognize best implemented practices in energy efficiency, renewable energy, research and development, education and capacity building, in addition to outstanding individual contributions to the energy sector. ...more

Britain ratifies Paris climate agreement 18/11/2016

Britain said on Thursday it had ratified the Paris Agreement, the global deal to combat climate change. ...more

Planet heads for hottest year after third-warmest October: U.S. agency 18/11/2016

The earth is on track for its warmest year on record after October temperatures equaled the third-warmest for the month ever, a U.S. government agency said on Thursday. ...more

EU urges fine for Spain over waste water treatment 18/11/2016

Spain should be fined at least 46.5 million euros ($49.41 million) for failing to treat waste water properly in 17 towns and cities, the European Commission said on Thursday, adding it was taking the country back to court over the infringements. ...more

Morocco lights the way for Africa on renewable energy 18/11/2016

As the host of this year’s COP22 climate change conference in Marrakech, Morocco has been keen to demonstrate its green credentials and make this COP the “African COP”. ...more