Doubling renewables by 2030 could save $4.2 trillion/year: research 17/3/2016

Doubling the share of renewables in the global energy mix to 36 percent by 2030 could save the world economy up to $4.2 trillion a year, research by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) showed on Wednesday. ...more

On world water day, 650 million people can't get a safe drink 17/3/2016

Some 650 million people, or one in 10 of the world's population, do not have access to safe water, putting them at risk of infectious diseases and premature death. ...more

Global energy sector CO2 emissions flat in 2015: IEA 17/3/2016

Global emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the energy sector were flat in 2015, despite an uptick in economic growth, the IEA said on Wednesday. ...more

UAE University developing country’s first aromatic plants database 16/3/2016

The first database for the country’s 135 aromatic plants species is being developed at UAE University. ...more

Prince William's trafficking crackdown 16/3/2016

Britain's Prince William, who is the president of United for Wildlife charity, is partnering with the transportation industry to shut down illegal wildlife trafficking routes. ...more

Bangkok slaps curfew on world's biggest water fight amid drought 16/3/2016

The Thai capital will impose a curfew during Thailand's annual water festival next month to show solidarity with farmers hit by drought, city officials said on Tuesday. ...more

Germany's top court starts hearing on nuclear shutdown 16/3/2016

Power firms brought a legal challenge on Tuesday against a German government decision to shut down the country's nuclear plants by 2022, a lawsuit that could allow them to claim 19 billion Euros ($21 billion) in damages. ...more

China to release water from dam to alleviate SE Asia drought 16/3/2016

China will release water from a dam in its southwestern province of Yunnan to help alleviate a drought in parts of Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, China's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. ...more

Mexico City issues pollution alert over high ozone concentration 15/3/2016

Mexico City's government ordered traffic restrictions on Tuesday and recommended people stay indoors due to serious air pollution, issuing its second-highest alert warning for ozone levels for the first time in 13 years. ...more

Sea level rise projected to displace 13 million in U.S. by 2100 15/3/2016

The number of people who could be displaced in U.S. coastal regions due to rising sea levels this century as a result of climate change is much higher than previously thought, with more than 13 million Americans at risk with a 6-foot (1.8 meters) rise including 6 million in Florida, scientists said on Monday. ...more