Off-grid German village banks on wind, sun, pig manure 27/10/2014

If Germany has taken a pioneering, though risky role in shifting to renewable energy, then the tiny village of Feldheim - population 150 - is at its vanguard. ...more

World’s largest snake species has 'virgin birth' 27/10/2014

A 20-foot python from a zoo in America has given birth without the help of a mate. ...more

Saudi Arabia to become more insulated than ever! 24/10/2014

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will soon require increased insulation in all new buildings across 24 major cities that, in total, account for 80 percent of the country’s population. ...more

This brick could save California 6 billion tons of water in 90 days 24/10/2014

People have been putting bricks in their toilet for years. The old brick trick is employed to cut down on the amount of water waste during a flush. This saves money on water bills, and conserves during a drought. ...more

EU reaches deal to cut greenhouse gas emissions 24/10/2014

European Union leaders agreed early Friday to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the 28-nation bloc to at least 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030. ...more

Incredible photo of lazing lions wins wildlife photography contest (PHOTOS) 24/10/2014

A stunning black-and-white photo of five lionesses relaxing with their cubs in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park has taken the top prize at the 50th Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, held this week at London's Natural History Museum. ...more

Plant science aims to help with world hunger 24/10/2014

Three leading scientists have said that basic plant science and its application to agriculture, emphasizing can help to deal with global food demands. ...more

Sharjah's environment sector set to grow by 15% 23/10/2014

A study by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority, Shurooq, has said that the Emirate’s environment sector is expected to grow by 15% from AED780mn ($212mn) this year to almost AED1bn ($272mn) by 2016, thanks to a portfolio of eco-tourism projects that are currently underway. ...more

EU nations threaten to block green energy rules at summit talks 23/10/2014

EU leaders face a long day today as they seek to agree on a new decade of climate and energy policy at a summit in Brussels, with nations from Poland to Portugal threatening to block a deal. ...more

Drought threatens more than 500,000 in Honduras -Red Cross 23/10/2014

A severe drought is endangering more than half a million people in Honduras, ramping up pressure on them to migrate, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) said on Wednesday. ...more