Original Unverpackt: zero plastic, zero packaging at new Berlin supermarket 10/6/2014

We’re accustomed to seeing shoppers with a legion of plastic bags to carry their goods. However, Berlin’s first waste-free supermarket, the Original Unverpackt, provides an alternative. ...more

The adorable way Nepal celebrated World Environment Day 10/6/2014

For World Environment Day, more than 2,000 people in Nepal turned into literal tree huggers in an attempt to break the world record for the largest, simultaneous tree hug. ...more

Environment week sees 40 Iranian hunters swear off hunting 10/6/2014

Forty hunters in Mazandaran Province took part in Environment Week by taking an oath to give up hunting and guns. ...more

MERS Virus and Camel milk 9/6/2014

The virus that causes Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) has been found in camel milk. ...more

Gulf environment officials meet in Kuwait Monday 9/6/2014

The 33rd meeting of GCC environment undersecretaries will kick-start in Kuwait on today, with the participation of all the six GCC member states. ...more

Coca-Cola invents 16 crazy caps to turn empty bottles into useful objects 9/6/2014

Rejoice, happy-go-lucky and environmentally conscious Coca-Cola lovers. Thanks to this new "2nd Lives" kit from the brand, you can now transform your Coke into something even more delightful. ...more

Haiti launches aerial seeding campaign 9/6/2014

According to studies of Cuban experts in reforestation and Haitian experts, aerial seeding is the only method that will curb the environmental degradation in the mountains inaccessible. ...more

There’s a mystical forest in Belgium all carpeted with bluebell flowers (PHOTOS) 9/6/2014

Believe it or not, the mystical and fairy tale-like forest portrayed in these beautiful photos below actually exists – it’s called Hallerbos (or Halle Forest in Dutch), and it’s located in Belgium. ...more

Trash selfies to shame Tunisia’s government 6/6/2014

Social media has again proved to be a powerful tool in Tunisia, where a group of people started a Facebook page that turns the ubiquitous ‘selfie’ into an opportunity to express disgust with the country’s stinking trash problem. ...more

Mineral site key to Antarctica's history gets protected status 6/6/2014

Antarctica pact partners have set up a new protected geological site on the frozen continent in a bid to preserve rare minerals that could shed light on the region's history and evolution over millions of years. ...more