Indonesia overtakes Brazil in forest losses despite moratorium 30/6/2014

Indonesia's losses of virgin forests totaled 60,000 sq kms (23,000 sq miles) - an area almost as big as Ireland - from 2000-12, partly to make way for palm oil plantations and other farms, a study said. And the pace of losses has increased. ...more

Over half of emperor penguins will be 'wiped out by end of the century' due to melting sea ice 30/6/2014

Global warming is melting sea ice so fast that more than half of Antarctica’s population of Emperor penguins is set to be wiped out by the end of the century, according to alarming new research saying they should be listed as an endangered species. ...more

Not eating meat can cut your food-related carbon emissions almost in half, study finds 30/6/2014

If you’re trying to reduce your carbon footprint, you may want to think twice next time you reach for a burger. ...more

Arab officials relieved over UN's endorsing of special assembly for environment 27/6/2014

A number of Arab officials on Thursday expressed relief over the UN's endorsing of a special assembly that cares for environmental affairs. ...more

Solar power meets half of Germany's energy demand 27/6/2014

A core facet of Chancellor Merkel's historic "Energiewende" clean energy transition, Germany has led the world in driving adoption of solar energy technology and systems ...more

Cheap and environmentally friendly: Tofu ingredient could revolutionize solar panel manufacture 27/6/2014

The chemical used to make tofu and bath salts could also replace a highly toxic and expensive substance used to make solar cells, a University study published in the journal Nature has revealed. ...more

California scientists discover mouse-like mammal related to elephants 27/6/2014

A new mammal discovered in the remote desert of western Africa resembles a long-nosed mouse in appearance but is more closely related genetically to elephants, a California scientist who helped identify the tiny creature said on Thursday. ...more

London commuters urged to turn to tap water to slash carbon emissions 27/6/2014

Commuters travelling on London's swelteringly hot tube trains and buses during the summer months will be used to reminders to take a bottle of water on their journey. ...more

Alaska humpback whales may lose 'endangered' status as numbers grow (VIDEO) 27/6/2014

Alaska's humpback whales swam a little closer on Wednesday to losing their status as an endangered species after being federally protected for more than 40 years, a U.S. agency said. ...more

Microscopic algae can bring biofuel boon in the Middle East 26/6/2014

Researchers from Utah State University have developed a model that simulates algae growth and their lipid productivity at various global locations using photobioreactors, which are closed outdoor installations that create an artificial environment for algae. ...more