India sets heat record as first cyclone of season kills 18 20/5/2016

The severe heat wave engulfing most of India continues unabated despite the first cyclone of the season slamming ashore in the Bay of Bengal, killing at least 18 people and leaving over 200 families missing after a series of mudslides in Sri Lanka. ...more

Egypt and Morocco’s GDPs could suffer most from food price shocks: How environmental risks could affect a country’s economy 20/5/2016

What happens when increasing populations and incomes lead to higher demand for resource-intensive food while climate change and resource scarcity disrupt food supply? ...more

South Australia runs entirely on renewable energy following coal plant closure 20/5/2016

South Australia now gets the bulk of its electricity from wind and solar power, following the closure of its last coal-fired power station. ...more

Naameh dump shut but trash saga endures 19/5/2016

The long and dramatic story of the Naameh landfill has come to an end, officials announced Wednesday. ...more

Portugal runs entirely on renewable energy for four consecutive days 19/5/2016

Portugal has hit a significant milestone in its bid to become entirely reliant on renewable energy sources after running for 107 hours without using any fossil fuels. ...more

Solar-powered Hotel at Oberlin is first in US to be heated and cooled with geothermal energy 19/5/2016

The sleepy town of Oberlin, Ohio is primarily known for being home to an historic college of the same name, but its reputation may be refreshed by the addition of a new LEED-certified hotel ...more

Scientists, investors seek to identify financial risks of climate change 19/5/2016

A Norwegian group of climate scientists will form an alliance on Thursday with investors including BlackRock Inc and the World Bank to try to assess the financial risks of rising global temperatures. ...more

Ford is turning captured CO2 into plastics and foam for car parts 19/5/2016

In what is said to be a first for automakers, Ford is developing foams and plastics using captured carbon dioxide, which could be integrated into the company's vehicles within five years. ...more

Winners of Al Wathba photography contest – pictures inside 18/5/2016

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi announced the winners of the Al Wathba Photography Competition worth Dh20,000 and ran on EAD’s Instagram account. ...more

Skeptical Trump says would renegotiate global climate deal 18/5/2016

Republican presidential contender Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would renegotiate America’s role in the U.N. global climate accord, spelling potential doom for an agreement many view as a last chance to turn the tide on global warming. ...more