Dubai launches world’s first breeding programme for endangered sand tiger sharks 14/8/2015

An ambitious new breeding project has been launched as an “insurance policy” to protect the future of the threatened sand tiger shark. ...more

Severe 'food shocks' more likely due to extreme weather, experts warn 14/8/2015

Extreme weather such as intense storms, droughts and heatwaves will cause more frequent and severe food shortages as the global climate and food supply systems change, British and American experts warned on Friday. ...more

California OKs strict water standards for showerheads 14/8/2015

California officials launched two initiatives Wednesday to boost residential water conservation: The nation's toughest water efficiency standards for showerheads and a $30 million rebate program to rip out grass lawns and replace old toilets. ...more

Rhino horns, elephant tusks seized in Vietnam 14/8/2015

Police in Vietnam have seized more than 700 kilograms (1,500 pounds) of rhino horns and elephant tusks believed to have originated from Mozambique, state media said Friday. ...more

Puerto Rico parrots getting new home amid bid to save them 14/8/2015

Scientists transported 25 endangered Puerto Rican parrots to one of the U.S. territory's largest forests Thursday in a bid to save the island's last native parrot species. ...more

August 13th is Earth Overshoot Day this year: Carbon emissions continue pushing the Ecological Footprint further above the planet’s annual budget 13/8/2015

In less than eight months, humanity has used up nature’s budget for the entire year, with carbon sequestration making up more than half of the demand on nature, according to data from Global Footprint Network, an international sustainability think tank with offices in North America, Europe and Asia. ...more

UAE recycling: Dubai plant takes used cooking oil and turns it into fuel 12/8/2015

Oil used to cook French fries is now lowering emissions and increasing vehicle efficiency across Dubai – as it becomes biodiesel. ...more

Cutting food waste by a quarter would mean enough for everyone, says UN 12/8/2015

If the amount of food wasted around the world were reduced by just 25% there would be enough food to feed everyone on the planet, according to the UN. ...more

Pitcher plant in France eats bee-killing Asian hornets 12/8/2015

Bee-killing Asian hornets spreading across Europe now face a natural enemy that lures them to destruction - a carnivorous North American plant, French experts say. ...more

LA dumps millions of plastic balls in city reservoir to fight drought 12/8/2015

If you’re an Angeleno, you’re probably used to the black plastic balls floating in local reservoirs. But the rest of us may be wondering why LA’s turning a massive water source into a goth-looking PlayPlace. ...more