New video captures only known wild jaguar in the U.S. 4/2/2016

The only known wild jaguar in the United States has made his video debut, captured on a remote sensor camera outside of Tucson, Arizona, and giving wildlife experts more insight into the movements of the elusive cat, experts said on Wednesday. ...more

Germany says carbon emissions down sharply in 2014 4/2/2016

Germany was able to substantially reduce emissions of carbon gases in 2014, even if a major re-think is still needed in the transport and farming sectors, the German environment ministry said on Wednesday. ...more

KarmSolar is first Egyptian company to sell solar power off-grid 3/2/2016

In a region where the renewable energy market is still small, despite a natural and seemingly perpetual gas shortage, one startup is making big strides. ...more

Smokers in Italy hit with new fines to protect the young 3/2/2016

Smokers in Italy are now facing fines of up to 500 Euros ($600) if they light up in a car with a child or pregnant woman — or if they toss a cigarette butt on the street — after new health and environmental laws went into effect Tuesday. ...more

Monthly coal use for U.S. power fell to 35-year low in November: EIA 3/2/2016

U.S power generation from coal fell to the lowest monthly level in 35 years in November 2015 as generators switched to cleaner and cheaper natural gas, according to federal data. ...more

Say hello to East Africa’s first solar-powered bus (Video) 3/2/2016

It’s always sunny in Uganda. That’s one reason why the future looks bright for East Africa’s first solar-powered electric bus. ...more

UK greenhouse gas emissions' 8% drop 3/2/2016

Greenhouse gas output in the UK fell almost 8% in 2014, although emissions from transport and agriculture rose slightly, official figures show. ...more

The seventh edition of Car-Free Day to be held on February 21 2/2/2016

This year’s Car-Free Day has been extended to cover the entire week rather than a single day to encourage government and private organizations to participate in reducing carbon emissions and traffic congestion, Dubai Municipality announced on Sunday. ...more

China unveils first oil spill response plan 2/2/2016

China's cabinet has approved the country's first oil spill emergency response scheme to be ready by 2020, to tackle increasing risks from offshore leakages, the government said on Monday. ...more

Historic deal to protect Canada rainforest from logging 2/2/2016

British Columbia on Monday unveiled a historic agreement to protect a massive swath of rainforest along its coastline, having reached a deal that marries the interests of First Nations, the logging industry and environmentalists after a decade of often-tense negotiations. ...more