U.N. climate chief predicts Paris deal will take effect early 13/4/2016

A new global pact to tackle climate change, agreed in Paris in December, could come into force two years earlier than the planned date of 2020, the U.N. climate chief has said. ...more

New atom-thick desalination filter slashes energy use by 20 percent 13/4/2016

The process of removing salt water and particulate matter from ocean water to make it potable—desalination—can be tricky, time consuming, require a lot of fancy equipment, and use more energy than most water-deprived areas have to spare. ...more

World’s tallest timber skyscraper proposed for London 13/4/2016

PLP Architecture and Cambridge University have unveiled plans for London’s first timber skyscraper at the Barbican Estate. ...more

How graphene on solar panels turns rain into clean energy 13/4/2016

Solar power has the potential to generate about 40 per cent of America’s energy, yet the technology still has limitations. ...more

M. Ezzat Jallad & Fils supporting renewable energy in Lebanon 12/4/2016

M. Ezzat Jallad & Fils announced that they have changed their power source to solar in order to become more eco-friendly and supporting renewable energy in Lebanon. ...more

U.S. bans most Pacific sardine fishing after population crash 12/4/2016

Federal fishery managers have banned nearly all sardine fishing off the U.S. West Coast for the second straight year in a move hailed by conservation groups as key to protecting decimated California sea lion herds. ...more

Solar-powered Watly provides internet, energy, and drinking water for Ghana residents 12/4/2016

When it comes to renewable energy in developing nations, sometimes a solid multitasker is the way to go. That’s the idea behind the Watly system, a solar-powered machine that stores electricity, purifies water, and connects local residents to the internet. ...more

China report sounds alarm on groundwater pollution 12/4/2016

More than 80 percent of China's underground water drawn from relatively shallow wells used by farms, factories and mostly rural households is unsafe for drinking because of pollution, a government report says. ...more

First turbine installed at giant Welsh wind farm 12/4/2016

The giant Pen y Cymoedd onshore wind farm is on track to deliver power by early 2017 after developer Vattenfall announced that the first of 76 turbines has been successfully installed. ...more

Al-Sumait Prize 2016: Invitation for Nominations 11/4/2016

The annual Al-Sumait Prize honors individuals or institutions who help to advance economic and social development, human resources development and infrastructure in the African continent. ...more