Jumeirah Messilah to ride in hybrid Porsches 24/4/2015

Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa has partnered with Porsche Centre Kuwait to offer environmentally-friendly transport to hotel guests. ...more

Canada will need new regulations to meet climate targets: PM 24/4/2015

Canada, heavily criticized over its environmental record, will need to introduce new regulations to meet updated international climate change targets, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said on Thursday. ...more

What countries have the most endangered animals? 24/4/2015

If you had to guess which countries are losing the greatest number of endangered mammals to extinction, which would you pick? Actually, you don’t have to guess. There’s a new map that will show you, in no uncertain terms, where in the world we’re losing animals the fastest. ...more

US announces plans to reduce agricultural carbon emissions 24/4/2015

Federal agricultural officials announced Thursday voluntary programs and initiatives for farmers, ranchers and foresters meant to build on President Barack Obama's efforts to combat global warming — and they don't require congressional approval. ...more

Scotland to upgrade efficiency of 28,000 homes 24/4/2015

The Scottish Government has announced a £224m energy efficiency scheme to tackle fuel poverty in Scottish homes. ...more

AFED in CIHEAM Mediterranean Food Publication 23/4/2015

The International Center for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM) has released the 32 edition of its periodical publication CIHEAM Watch. ...more

Ocean output rivals big nations' GDP, but resources eroding 23/4/2015

Economic output by the world's oceans is worth $2.5 trillion a year, rivaling nations such as Britain or Brazil, but marine wealth is sinking fast because of over-fishing, pollution and climate change, a study said on Thursday. ...more

In North Korea, solar panel boom gives power to the people 23/4/2015

In a country notorious for a lack of electricity, many North Koreans are taking power into their hands by installing cheap household solar panels to charge mobile phones and light up their homes. ...more

Throwing away plastic bags is a lot worse for the environment than you think 23/4/2015

By now, you've heard that plastic bags aren't great. But a new study has revealed that discarded plastic bags are doing a lot more than taking up space in landfills — they're destroying marine life in incredibly short periods of time. ...more

McDonald's to eliminate deforestation 23/4/2015

Fast-food giant McDonald's has announced a commitment to ending deforestation across its global commodities supply chain. ...more