South Africa rhino poaching numbers fall as policing picks up 22/1/2016

The number of rhinos poached for their horns in South Africa fell in 2015, the first decline since 2007, due to the higher rate of policing in national parks, the justice minister said on Thursday. ...more

French wind industry sees deregulation driving strong growth 22/1/2016

The French wind industry expects strong growth in 2016 due to deregulation but a long-awaited third tender for offshore wind turbines may not happen before year end, an industry group said. ...more

Leonardo DiCaprio puts millions toward nature conservation 22/1/2016

Leonardo DiCaprio’s philanthropic foundation has put another $15 million toward environmental causes. ...more

Abu Dhabi turns green for sustainability week - in pictures 21/1/2016

In honor and support of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2016, several landmarks in the capital have been lit up with green lights. ...more

Planet shatters warming records, 2015 hottest 'by far' 21/1/2016

Blistering heat blanketed the Earth last year making 2015 by far the hottest year in modern times and raising new concerns about the accelerating pace of climate change. ...more

Lost at sea: CO2 may 'intoxicate' fish: study 21/1/2016

By mid-century, higher levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in ocean water could leave fish "intoxicated", becoming lost at sea, a study said Wednesday. ...more

Polluters to be fined under system being developed by Abu Dhabi environment agency 20/1/2016

The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) will develop a system to fine tankers, individuals, companies and entities caught polluting the land or marine environment, said Sheikha Al Hossani, Deputy Executive Director of the Environmental Quality Sector at the EAD. ...more

Air pollution in China abates, but winter a problem: Greenpeace 20/1/2016

Air pollution levels fell in most cities in China last year, environmental group Greenpeace said on Wednesday, but a humid and windless winter shrouded swaths of the country in choking smog, slowing improvement in the second half. ...more

Patchwork ploughing: Australian farmer creates huge geometric artwork to fight soil erosion 20/1/2016

A South Australian farmer has transformed his land into a gigantic geometric patchwork in a bid to fight soil erosion. ...more

Overfishing causing global catches to fall three times faster than estimated 20/1/2016

Global fish catches are falling three times faster than official UN figures suggest, according to a landmark new study, with overfishing to blame. ...more