India unveils global solar alliance of 120 countries at Paris climate summit 1/12/2015

India’s prime minister has launched an international solar alliance of over 120 countries with the French president, François Hollande, at the Paris COP21 climate summit. ...more

World Bank launches $500 million carbon market scheme 1/12/2015

The World Bank on Monday launched a $500 million market-based scheme designed to help developing countries pay for emission reductions and combat climate change. ...more

EEG prepares for big Clean Up 1/12/2015

Tens of thousands of environmentally conscious volunteers, from schools to corporate offices, will descend upon all corners of the UAE in the days to come as part of the annual environmental big clean-up by Emirates Environmental Group (EEG). ...more

Beijing air pollution reaches hazardous levels 1/12/2015

Schools in the Chinese capital kept students indoors and parents brought their kids to hospitals with breathing ailments Tuesday as Beijing grappled with extremely severe air pollution for the fifth straight day. ...more

High court rejects Mexican states' lawsuit over Gulf spill 1/12/2015

The Supreme Court won't hear an appeal from three Mexican states seeking damages from BP and other companies over the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. ...more

Tens of thousands overcome Delhi pollution in half marathon 1/12/2015

The tens of thousands of people who participated in Sunday's half marathon in India's capital had more than just running 21 kilometers (13 miles) through New Delhi's streets on a misty, chilly morning to deal with. ...more

Japan whaling fleet sets to sea for hunt, despite international anger 1/12/2015

Japan's whaling fleet set out for the Antarctic on Tuesday to resume a hunt for the mammals after a year-long hiatus, prompting criticism from Australia as well as key ally, the United States. ...more

China plans to launch carbon-tracking satellites into space 1/12/2015

China plans to launch satellites to monitor its greenhouse gas emissions as the country, estimated to be the world's top carbon emitter, steps up its efforts to cut such emissions, official news agency Xinhua said on Monday. ...more

Brazil on right track for reducing deforestation rates: study 1/12/2015

Tropical deforestation, a significant driver of climate change, could be cut in half by 2020 if countries follow Brazil's example in protecting the rainforest with better law enforcement and more transparency, a study released on Monday said. ...more

Eiffel Tower stuns in green in honor of climate talks 1/12/2015

The Eiffel Tower is going green to commemorate the climate talks that began this week in Paris. ...more