Emirates steps into the wild to sponsor ‘The Last Wilderness of the UAE’ 22/4/2015

Emirates, a global connector of people, places and passions, has signed up to sponsor ‘The Last Wilderness of the UAE’, a documentary series that will feature the United Arab Emirates’ remarkably rich biodiversity. ...more

Top experts call for zero-carbon world by 2050 22/4/2015

A group of top international experts on Wednesday urged governments to stick to their promises to combat climate change and said the aim should be to create a "zero-carbon society" by 2050. ...more

EU to put Thailand 1 step away from fish ban 22/4/2015

The European Union is to give Thailand six months to drastically change its policies on illegal and unregulated fishing or face an EU seafood import ban by the end of the year. ...more

Electric vehicle sales booming in France, Germany, UK 22/4/2015

France is leading Europe’s electric vehicle revolution with the nation now accounting for more than a quarter of EV sales across the EU, new figures reveal. ...more

Pictures: Billions of blue jellyfish wash up on California beaches 22/4/2015

In recent weeks, about a billion jellyfish-like "purple sailors" have washed up on West coast beaches of the United States. The animals—known as "by-the-wind sailors" or Velella velella—founder on the shore and pile up like a carpet of deflated blue and purple balloons. ...more

Canon kicks-off The UAE School Environmental Sustainability Competition in partnership with EWS-WWF and The National 21/4/2015

As part of its commitment to encourage and inspire UAE's younger generation to live a more sustainable life, and develop into responsible citizens, Canon Middle East (CME), in partnership with Emirates Wildlife Society - World Wide Fund (EWS-WWF) and The National newspaper, has launched 'The UAE School Environmental Sustainability Competition'. ...more

Air pollution levels drop in China: Greenpeace 21/4/2015

Air pollution levels in some of China's smoggiest cities fell by nearly a third in the first quarter of this year, environmental campaign group Greenpeace said on Tuesday. ...more

Adidas to use marine plastic waste in products from 2016 21/4/2015

German sportswear firm Adidas is teaming up with a group trying to clean up the world's oceans with a plan to develop materials made from marine plastic waste that can be used in its products. ...more

Thailand seizes 4 tons of elephant tusks smuggled from Congo 21/4/2015

Thailand seized 4 tons of ivory hidden in bean sacks tracked from Congo in what authorities said was the biggest bust in the country's history, customs officials said Monday. ...more

Solar plane starts next round-the-world leg in China 21/4/2015

A pioneering plane attempting to circumnavigate the globe powered only by the sun took off in China early Tuesday for the next stage of its journey, organizers said. ...more