Six tonnes of waste cleared by divers and volunteers in Fujairah 28/12/2015

A team of 52 divers and 22 volunteers removed six tonnes of rubbish in Fujairah on Friday. ...more

More than money: Employees in China demand cleaner office air 28/12/2015

It's not only about salaries, promotions and career prospects - many companies in China have found they need to offer cleaner air within their offices to lure and retain staff. ...more

Saudi to diversify economy away from oil: King Salman 24/12/2015

Saudi King Salman on Wednesday said he has ordered economic reforms to diversify sources of income and reduce high dependence on oil following a sharp drop in crude prices. ...more

India to launch new crop damage insurance scheme 24/12/2015

India will launch a new farm crop insurance scheme early next year and use drones and other technologies to assess crop damage, the agriculture minister said on Wednesday, in what could be Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first major move to address rural hardship. ...more

Solar Impulse 2 ready to fly again by April 20: spokeswoman 24/12/2015

The sun-powered plane Solar Impulse 2, grounded in Hawaii since the summer for repairs, will be ready to fly again by April 20, the project's spokeswoman told AFP Wednesday. ...more

More Chinese cities issue red alerts for heavy smog 24/12/2015

More Chinese cities are issuing their first red alerts for pollution in response to forecasts of heavy smog, after the capital, Beijing, issued two this month following criticism for not releasing them earlier. ...more

Colombia hoping to 'repopulate the skies' with condors 24/12/2015

A pair of Chilean condors have been brought to a zoo in Medellin as part of an effort to reintroduce the majestic birds in Colombia, where they have become all but extinct. ...more

Garden Glow opens on Wednesday 23/12/2015

The Garden Glow park in Dubai is all set to have its lights turned up today, providing residents with a new way to enjoy the cooler evenings outdoors. ...more

Costa Rica achieved 99% renewable energy this year 23/12/2015

While it may often seem like we have a long way to go when it comes to global renewable energy generation, there are a few countries that are already closing in on being fully powered by renewables that give us hope that one day soon all countries will be able to boast the same results. ...more

Philippines gets $500 million World Bank credit line to reduce disaster risk 23/12/2015

The Philippines has secured a $500 million credit line from the World Bank to support efforts to manage risks posed by natural disasters. ...more