Robot from Saudi Arabia cleans dusty solar panels without using water (VIDEO) 15/7/2014

Deserts are sunny, so they're ideal for solar power. But they're also very dusty, which is a problem for obvious reasons. ...more

Indian engineer prepares solar tuk-tuk for London odyssey 15/7/2014

Naveen Rabelli's tuk-tuk broke down the first time he rolled it out of his garage. The electrical engineer didn't lose heart: now, he plans to drive his customized three-wheeler all the way to London. ...more

Scientists call for action on plastics being dumped in marine environment 15/7/2014

Two leading scientists on the subject of plastic in the marine environment have called for urgent action to “turn off the tap” and divert plastic waste away from our oceans. ...more

China aims for 30 percent of state cars to use alternative energy 15/7/2014

In an attempt to clear the air, China has issued a ruling that requires 30 percent of all government vehicle purchases to be for alternative energy vehicles by 2016. ...more

Could Russia beat Brazil with greenest World Cup? 15/7/2014

Mario Götze's winning goal for Germany may have signaled the end of the World Cup in Brazil, but work is already beginning to ensure that the next tournament in Russia will be the greenest ever staged. ...more

Eco-friendly practices increase in Abu Dhabi 14/7/2014

Environmental awareness and eco-friendly actions are on the rise in Abu Dhabi emirate, according to the latest findings of the Environmental Awareness and Behavior Survey. ...more

Beijing to enforce use of clean coal in anti-pollution drive 14/7/2014

Beijing will implement strict controls and targets for airborne sulphur from coal, Xinhua said, citing the Beijing Municipal Administration of Quality and Technology Supervision. ...more

Parched California proposes steep fines for over-watering lawns 14/7/2014

Regulators in drought-stricken California are proposing stringent new conservation measures to limit outdoor water use, including fines of up to $500 a day for using a hose without a shut-off nozzle. ...more

Austria, Poland face fines over energy waste law 14/7/2014

Austria and Poland face fines for failing to implement EU law on making buildings more energy-efficient, the EU executive said on Thursday. ...more

Companies donate half a million carbon credits to World Cup 14/7/2014

Donations of U.N.-backed carbon credits to help reduce the carbon footprint of the World Cup in Brazil have surpassed the half million mark, the local government said on Thursday. ...more