Giant hole appears at "the end of the Earth" (VIDEO) 23/7/2014

Researchers are to investigate a giant hole that has appeared in one of Russia's most isolated northernmost regions, state television reported. It was unclear what had caused the crater, about 100 meters in diameter. ...more

Parched Texas town turns to sewage water to keep city flush with water 23/7/2014

When the going got tough due to one of with worst droughts in a century, the parched Texas city of Wichita Falls got going with its program to recycle sewage water for drinking. ...more

Global warming has been on natural 'pause' since 1998 23/7/2014

Global temperatures between 1998 and 2013 indicate a "pause" in global warming, but scientists have revealed that this slowdown was actually due to natural cooling fluctuation, and not a decrease in greenhouse gas emissions like some believed. ...more

Firefighters advance on biggest wildfire on record in Washington state 23/7/2014

Firefighters gained ground on Tuesday against the largest wildfire in Washington state’s history but the massive blaze that has destroyed 200 homes continued to threaten some communities and forced a fresh round of evacuations. ...more

LEED-seeking eco mosque recycles precious ablution water in Dubai 22/7/2014

A new “eco-mosque” that seeks LEED silver certification has recently opened in Dubai. Designed to set an example for other mosques and local residents, the Port Saeed mosque can accommodate 3,500 worshippers. ...more

Beef environment cost 10 times that of other livestock 22/7/2014

A new study suggests that the production of beef is around 10 times more damaging to the environment than any other form of livestock. ...more

World breaks temperature record for June after hottest May 22/7/2014

The globe is on a hot streak, setting a heat record in June after it also broke the record for May. ...more

New species of water rat discovered in Indonesia 22/7/2014

It was not until their final morning in camp, after weeks of searching for mammals within the isolated rainforests of West Sulawesi, Indonesia, that Museum Victoria's Dr. Kevin Rowe and his team were handed a new species, completely unknown to science. ...more

Jamaica's drought is intensifying, environment minister says 22/7/2014

A severe drought is intensifying in Jamaica with water supply systems already well below normal, the Caribbean country's environment minister said Sunday night. ...more

ADNOC Distribution to create awareness about environmental benefits of low sulfur diesel product 21/7/2014

ADNOC Distribution has launched an awareness drive to highlight the environmental benefits of the new high quality diesel product produced by Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Company (Takreer) and distributed by ADNOC Distribution's service station network across the UAE. ...more