Unbelievable Assassin Bug wears its victims' corpses as armor 4/6/2014

Like a real-life version of the Predator—that's barely a half-inch in size—the aptly named assassin bug wears the bodies of its victims like trophy armor after liquefying and consuming their innards. Disgusting! ...more

Renewables 2014 Global Status Report 4/6/2014

The Renewables Global Status Report, launched today by REN21 in New York, provides a comprehensive and timely overview of renewable energy market, industry, investment and policy developments worldwide. ...more

Deep sea fish remove 1 million tonnes of CO2 every year from UK waters 4/6/2014

Deep sea fish remove and store more than one million tonnes of CO2 from UK and Irish surface waters every year, according to a new study led by the University of Southampton. ...more

China to limit carbon emissions for first time 4/6/2014

China, the world's biggest greenhouse gas emitter, will limit its total emissions for the first time by the end of this decade, according to a top government advisor. ...more

Pollution threatens 66% of Gulf coral reefs 3/6/2014

Pollution caused by chemicals from the petroleum industry, toxic human waste, overfishing and spillage from oil tankers are threatening two-thirds of the Gulf region's coral reefs and its marine life, according to an environmental researcher. ...more

Solar plane takes to the skies ahead of world record attempt 3/6/2014

Developers hoping to fly a solar-powered plane non-stop around the world next year have successfully completed the first test flight of their new design. ...more

Tehran sandstorm kills four people 3/6/2014

A huge sandstorm and record winds has killed at least four people in Tehran, plunging Iran's capital into darkness during rush hour and forcing thousands to run for cover. ...more

US unveils sharp curbs on coal power plants 3/6/2014

The Obama administration has proposed strong new rules targeting coal-burning power plants in an effort to curb global warming. ...more

France experiments with paying people to cycle to work 3/6/2014

France has started a six-month experiment with paying people to cycle to work, joining other European governments in trying to boost bicycle use to boost people's health, reduce air pollution and cut fossil fuel consumption. ...more

Japan begins building Fukushima ice wall 3/6/2014

The operator of Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant has begun work on a large underground ice wall to isolate toxic water it has produced. ...more