Cleanup of oil-fouled California beach could take months 22/5/2015

The U.S. Coast Guard captain overseeing cleanup of oil spilled from a pipeline rupture that closed two California state beaches and fouled offshore waters near Santa Barbara said on Thursday it may take months to restore the area to its natural condition. ...more

Antarctic glaciers once thought stable now thawing fast - study 22/5/2015

Glaciers in part of Antarctica have started to thaw fast, adding to sea level rise that threatens coasts and cities from New York to Shanghai, a team of scientists said in a study published on Thursday. ...more

UN climate fund gears up to deploy cash after Japan inks pledge 22/5/2015

The U.N.'s Green Climate Fund can start deciding where to deploy its cash following the signing of an agreement with the Japanese government that means it will have enough money to begin operating. ...more

Abu Dhabi named Arab Environment Capital 21/5/2015

Abu Dhabi has been named the Arab Environment Capital for 2015, an honor bestowed upon the capital by the Organization of Islamic Capitals and Cities. ...more

Dolphin die-off in Gulf of Mexico spurred by BP oil spill: scientists 21/5/2015

A record dolphin die-off in the northern Gulf of Mexico was caused by the largest oil spill in U.S. history, researchers said on Wednesday, citing a new study that found many of the dolphins died with rare lesions linked to petroleum exposure. ...more

UK among worst in wildlife league 21/5/2015

The UK is among the worst countries in the EU for protecting its wildlife habitats, says an official report. ...more

China illegally fishing in Africa, Greenpeace study finds 21/5/2015

Chinese companies have been illegally fishing off the coast of West Africa, environmental campaign group Greenpeace said in a study Wednesday, at times sending incorrect location data suggesting they are as far away as Mexico. ...more

These sparkly sea organisms are an eerie omen of climate change 21/5/2015

This river in Southern Tasmania seemed to come alive this week as a bloom of Noctiluca scintillans – a type of bioluminescent plankton, also known as "sea sparkle" – washed into the region. ...more

Winners of Emirates Appreciation Environment Award announced 20/5/2015

Winners of the Emirates Appreciation for the Environment Award, which recognizes the efforts of individuals and entities in environment conservation and sustainability, were announced on Monday. ...more

Do more, more urgently on global warming, say Merkel, Hollande 20/5/2015

More urgent and ambitious action is needed if the world wants to meet its commitment of limiting the rise in average global temperatures to two degrees Celsius, the leaders of Germany and France said on Tuesday. ...more