Marine population halved since 1970 - report 16/9/2015

Populations of marine mammals, birds, fish and reptiles have declined by 49% since 1970, a report says. ...more

Greenhouse that could save UAE farmers 90 per cent on water unveiled 15/9/2015

A greenhouse using water evaporated from plants to cool the crops could lead to farmers using 90 per cent less of the precious resource. ...more

New hybrid solar cells generate 5 times more energy by harnessing sunlight and heat at the same time 15/9/2015

Scientists have developed a new hybrid solar cell that harnesses the sun’s light and heat to create more energy than ever before, thanks to the pairing of a photovoltaic cell with polymer films. ...more

Indonesia orders action against land burning as haze chokes SE Asia 15/9/2015

Indonesian President Joko Widodo called late on Monday for strong action against anyone caught lighting fires to clear forested land, as a worsening haze blanketed the north of the country and neighboring Singapore and Malaysia. ...more

2015 and 2016 set to break global heat records, says Met Office 15/9/2015

The world’s climate has reached a major turning point and is set to deliver record-breaking global temperatures in 2015 and 2016, according to a new report from the UK Met Office. ...more

Nine out of 10 new diesel cars exceed EU pollution limits, report finds 15/9/2015

Nine out of 10 new diesel cars break new EU pollution limits when tested on roads rather than test tracks, according to a new report. ...more

Global warming hiatus could be coming to an end: UK’s Met Office 14/9/2015

Record temperatures and changes to climate patterns in the world’s oceans are among signs that a global warming pause is coming to an end, Britain’s Met Office said in a report on Monday. ...more

Burning all fossil fuels could thaw Antarctica, raise seas: study 14/9/2015

Burning all the world's fossil fuel reserves could thaw the entire Antarctic ice sheet and push up world sea levels by more than 50 meters (160 feet), over thousands of years, an international study said on Friday. ...more

Indonesia sending thousands of troops to fight smog-causing fires 14/9/2015

Indonesia said on Friday it will send more than 10,000 troops to fight fires in southern Sumatra, as smoke makes thousands sick, delays flights and pushes air quality to unhealthy levels in neighboring Singapore and Malaysia. ...more

How old tires are protecting Yellowstone’s famous geysers 14/9/2015

After driving to Yellowstone National Park, visitors will continue to travel by tire once they’ve exited their vehicle. An old asphalt footpath was replaced by one made from recycled tires at Yellowstone’s most popular attraction, the Old Faithful geyser. ...more