Green Climate Fund approves $745 million for projects, lags 2016 goal 17/10/2016

An international fund set up to help developing nations tackle global warming approved $745 million for projects on Friday, but a senior official said a goal of signing off on $2.5 billion by the end of 2016 may slip out of reach. ...more

Dutch government: may meet 2020 carbon emission goals after all 17/10/2016

The Dutch government may meet its 2020 carbon dioxide emission goals after all, it said on Friday, thanks to a more rapid rollout of wind energy and 100 million euros ($110 million) in extra spending. ...more

Beijing issues month's second 'yellow alert' for air pollution 17/10/2016

Beijing issued the "yellow alert" for air pollution today for the second time this month as the Chinese capital remained blanketed by heavily-polluted haze, forcing city residents indoors. ...more

Qatar cracks down on smoking with new law 14/10/2016

A new tobacco law in Qatar will see hefty fines for motorists smoking in cars with children and serious repercussions for those caught selling cigarettes to minors. ...more

Electric vehicles could go first at traffic lights under UK clean air zone plans 14/10/2016

Drivers of electric vehicles could be allowed to use bus lanes in five UK cities and even go first at traffic lights, to tackle illegal levels of air pollution, the government has suggested. ...more

Big farm opportunities seen for business in 2030 U.N. goals 14/10/2016

Businesses could earn hundreds of billions of dollars a year by 2030 by investing in better agriculture and food ranging from micro-irrigation of crops to reduced waste, an international study said on Friday. ...more

Stranded seal rescued from river Thames in London 14/10/2016

A stranded seal has been rescued from the Thames to applause from the watching public in west London. ...more

France to cut diesel/gasoline tax gap for companies' car fleets 14/10/2016

France will offer companies the same tax credit when they buy gasoline cars than the one currently allowed for diesel cars, its energy minister said on Thursday, removing a key tax break that had boosted sales of diesel cars in the past. ...more

Chad welcomes first oryx calf in 30 years thanks to UAE project 13/10/2016

A scimitar-horned oryx was born in its native Chad for the first time in three decades thanks to help from a UAE environmental group. ...more

U.S. optimistic climate deal will cut HFC gases 13/10/2016

Senior State Department officials said on Wednesday they were "optimistic" that a deal on cutting greenhouse gases used in refrigerators, air conditioners and aerosols can be struck during meetings in Rwanda this week. ...more