Migratory birds, fish and mammals get new UN protection 10/11/2014

Polar bears, whales, sharks and gazelles were among 31 new species granted new protection status by the UN conservation body, following six days of "intense" talks by leading conservationists. ...more

Solar eclipse in March to challenge European power grids 10/11/2014

A solar eclipse in March next year will be an unprecedented test of European electricity grids because of the massive increase in solar power production on the continent, French power grid RTE said on Friday. ...more

Arab stance on pollution sought 7/11/2014

The Saudi undersecretary of Meteorology and Environment Protection for Environment and Sustainable Development Affairs, Abdul Bassette Al-Sairafi, has urged all Arab countries to take a unified stance against the high pollution rates and develop a clear strategy to face environment challenges. ...more

Scientists find new coral species in waters off California 7/11/2014

U.S. scientists have discovered a new species of deep-sea coral and a nursery area for cat sharks and skates in underwater canyons off the coast of Northern California, the researchers said. ...more

30-year study reveals startling decline in European birds 7/11/2014

Bird populations across Europe have experienced sharp declines over the past 30 years, with the majority of losses from the most common species, according to the findings of a new study. ...more

Berkeley becomes the first U.S. city to pass a soda tax 7/11/2014

This election day, Berkeley became the first city in the U.S. to pass a tax on sugary beverages. ...more

Indoor air pollution wreaks havoc on children's lungs 7/11/2014

Children with asthma and hay fever often struggle with their breathing. Add secondhand smoke, kerosene and biomass fuel to the mix and allergy and asthma symptoms increase. ...more

60 percent of the region's waste water is discharged to sea, according to an ARCADIS report 6/11/2014

Approximately 40 to 60 percent of the region's waste water is discharged into the sea when it could be stored and reused for other purposes, according to ARCADIS' 2014 Middle East Aquifer Recharge report. ...more

Solar latecomer France builds Europe's largest plant 6/11/2014

France has made up some lost ground against its neighbors with the start to construction of what will be Europe's biggest photovoltaic solar power plant. ...more

Can ocean acidification have a positive effect on corals? 6/11/2014

A majority of recent reports highlights the negative effects of warmer water temperatures on corals. Because of increasing numbers of bleaching events, where corals become white resulting from a loss of their symbiotic algae, corals become stressed and can starve to death if the condition is prolonged. ...more