United Nations calls on countries to close down legal ivory trade 3/10/2016

The United Nations on Sunday called for the shutdown of all legal domestic ivory markets as it looks to combat poaching and put pressure on countries that continue to trade in elephant tusks. ...more

U.S. adds first bees to endangered species list 3/10/2016

Seven types of bees once found in abundance in Hawaii but now facing extinction on Friday became the first bees to be added to the federal list of endangered and threatened species, according to U.S. wildlife managers. ...more

Norway to research ways to capture carbon from industrial plants 3/10/2016

Norway will research ways to capture carbon dioxide from industrial plants including a trash incinerator in Oslo as part of plans to slow global warming, the government said on Friday. ...more

UAE sets tough new goals for fuel efficiency of cars 30/9/2016

The UAE has set its sights on increasing the average fuel efficiency of cars on its roads to 20.8 kilometres per litre by 2028 to meet its pledge to cut carbon emissions. ...more

Surge in Renewable Energy Investment in East African Community 30/9/2016

Yesterday REN21, in cooperation with UNIDO, published the latest in its series of regional reports on the state of renewable energy. The East African Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Status Report reveals that the off-grid market is firmly established in the region and is helping to meet energy access needs. ...more

Global warming to breach 2C limit by 2050 unless tougher action: study 30/9/2016

Global warming is on track to breach a 2 degrees Celsius threshold by 2050 unless governments at least double their efforts to limit greenhouse gas emissions, scientists said on Thursday. ...more

Giant air purifier aims to raise smog awareness in China, artist says 30/9/2016

A Dutch artist opened what he calls the world's largest air purifier in Beijing on Thursday, beginning the first leg of a China tour to raise awareness of environmental problems. ...more

UK faces European court for failing to protect porpoises 30/9/2016

The UK will be hauled before the European court of justice for failing to provide safe habitats for harbour porpoises, the European commission said on Thursday. ...more

Dubai denies WHO report 29/9/2016

A senior government official has blasted the latest reports on air quality issued by the World Health Organization (WHO), confirming that the UAE meets international standards. ...more

UN says EU may ratify Paris Agreement soon 29/9/2016

The Paris Agreement on Climate Change appears likely to enter into force with India announcing that it has ratified the agreement and the EU signaling it may ratify within the next few days, officials said. ...more