Disappearing Tuvalu: World's fourth-smallest country makes an appeal 10/7/2015

The prime minister of the world's fourth-smallest nation, Tuvalu, is urging European leaders to help prevent the nation from disappearing beneath the rising sea. ...more

Two giraffes born at Sir Bani Yas reserve 9/7/2015

The Sir Bani Yas island wildlife and nature reserve has announced the arrival of a male and a female giraffe calves. ...more

New study attributes rapid ageing mainly to environment factors 9/7/2015

Using a test developed by researchers from various academic institutions, a new study found that environment factors, more than genetics, explains why some people age at a rapid pace faster than the calendar. ...more

Cost-effective conservation helps species bounce back 9/7/2015

Researchers have developed a way to help ecosystems bounce back after human disturbances such as shipping, oil exploration or fishing, and have applied it to a coral reef fish species. ...more

Birds suddenly abandon Florida environment, experts have no explanation 9/7/2015

On a typical summer day, Florida's Seahorse Key is a hub of bird activity, with numerous species settling there for the warmer months. ...more

Baits, underwater cameras to help count world's sharks 9/7/2015

Using bait attached to underwater cameras at 400 reefs worldwide, scientists are embarking on their first-ever attempt to count the world's sharks, researchers said Tuesday. ...more

UAE to face climate challenges: Masdar 8/7/2015

Future climate patterns in the UAE point to drier and hotter weather, suggests a new model created by Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, pointing to a need for strong management of climate-related resources in years to come. ...more

U.S. government outlines solar power boost for the poor 8/7/2015

The White House took steps this week to boost the installation of solar power and other renewable energy in federally subsidized housing and increase the number of jobs in the industry for poor people. ...more

'More hot summers' for parts of UK 8/7/2015

Scorching summers such as the one in 2003 look set to become more common in England and Wales, a study suggests. ...more

Drought puts North Korean children's lives at risk - UNICEF 8/7/2015

A severe drought in North Korea is putting the lives of children at risk and many are in serious danger of disease and malnutrition, the U.N. children's agency said on Wednesday. ...more