Global climate pledges not enough but good start: European Commission 13/10/2015

National pledges to cut greenhouse gas emissions, even if fully implemented, would cap global warming at 3 degrees Celsius rather than the 2 degrees targeted to avoid dangerous consequences, the European Commission said on Monday. ...more

Food chain collapse predicted in world's oceans 13/10/2015

The world's oceans are teeming with life, but rising carbon dioxide emissions could cause a collapse in the marine food chain from the top down, researchers in Australia said Monday. ...more

Zimbabwe drops case against US dentist who killed Cecil the lion 13/10/2015

Zimbabwe on Monday abandoned its bid to press charges against a US dentist who killed Cecil the lion, saying his papers "were in order" and that he did not know he was committing any offence. ...more

Scotland's environment in 'serious trouble' 13/10/2015

Environmental groups have claimed Scotland's natural environment and wildlife are in "serious trouble". ...more

Abu Dhabi hosts summit on sustainable cities 12/10/2015

Environmental and urban experts from across the globe are meeting in Abu Dhabi with the aim of making cities across the world more sustainable. ...more

Paris climate summit: UN negotiations 'need redesign' 12/10/2015

The UN climate negotiations are heading for failure and need a major redesign if they are to succeed, scientists say. ...more

World took step towards greener GDP in 2014; more needed: PwC 12/10/2015

Governments took a step towards greener economic growth in 2014 but will need to do far more to limit rising temperatures to a United Nations goal of two degrees Celsius (3.6 Fahrenheit), a study by accountancy firm PwC said on Monday. ...more

New climate-financing pledges at IMF talks closer to $100 billion-a-year 12/10/2015

The world's rich countries most likely will be able to reach the goal of providing $100 billion a year by 2020 to help poor countries combat and adapt to climate change, as the result of increased pledges made in Lima, key ministers said on Friday. ...more

Scientists predict drier Horn of Africa as climate warms 12/10/2015

The Horn of Africa is becoming drier in step with global warming, researchers said on Friday, contradicting some climate models predicting rainier weather patterns in a region that has suffered frequent food crises linked to drought. ...more

DEWA adds eight electric cars to fleet 9/10/2015

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has added eight electric cars to its fleet, thus becoming the first government organization in Dubai to use electric cars in support of the Dubai Plan 2021 to make Dubai a smart, integrated and connected city that uses its resources sustainably. ...more