Purple jellyfish with multiple mouths could be new species 22/5/2014

Scientists believe a bright purple jellyfish covered in tiny mouths that has washed up on a Queensland beach could be an undiscovered species. ...more

This water wheel is cleaning up Baltimore's Harbor (VIDEO) 22/5/2014

This could be the future of our fight against water pollution. ...more

Singapore braces for worst 'haze' as Indonesia fails to halt slash-and-burn clearances 22/5/2014

Singapore is approaching its yearly "haze" season, when smoke from forest clearing in Indonesia chokes the air, with this year likely to be worse than 2013's record pollution thanks to lack of action in Jakarta and an expected El Nino weather pattern. ...more

Donors commit $215 million for Amazon conservation in Brazil 22/5/2014

Brazil's government, the World Wildlife Fund and various partners were expected to unveil an agreement on Wednesday that would establish a $215 million fund for conservation of protected jungle in the Amazon rainforest. ...more

Minnesota just became the first US state to ban anti-bacterial soap 22/5/2014

If you've ever washed your hands with anti-bacterial soap, there's a good chance you were rubbing yourself down with a chemical called triclosan—a chemical that's been proven to be harmful in humans in recent years. Now, Minnesota has become the first US state to officially ban it. ...more

April ties for hottest ever on record for the globe 22/5/2014

Once again, the world hit record heat levels. The average global temperature last month tied the hottest April on record four years ago. ...more

International Day for Biological Diversity Today- Theme: Island Biodiversity 22/5/2014

Island Biodiversity is the theme of the International Day for Biological Diversity, celebrated today. It was chosen to coincide with the UN International Year of Small Island Developing States. ...more

Consultation meeting in Kuwait discusses AFED report on Food Security in Arab Countries 21/5/2014

Food security options in Arab countries was the subject of a consultation meeting hosted today by the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, in preparation for the seventh annual report of the Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED). ...more

Fighting air pollution with innovation and technology 21/5/2014

Air pollution has become one of the world's biggest threats to the future of our planet. Chronic air pollution shortens our lives and the lives of the ecologies around us. In parts of Asia, where air pollution is most pervasive, food crops and other plants are exhibiting signs of stress due to low air quality. ...more

Climate change threatens 30 U.S. landmarks: science advocacy group 21/5/2014

Climate change is threatening U.S. landmarks from the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor to the César Chávez National Monument in Keene, California with floods, rising sea levels and fires, scientists said on Tuesday. ...more