Turning paper industry waste into chemicals 9/6/2015

Researchers at the KU Leuven Centre for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis have found a more eco-friendly way to derive lignin – a paper industry waste product – from wood and convert it into chemical building blocks. ...more

Washington state to break ground on wildlife bridge over major highway 9/6/2015

Bears, cougars, elk and even lizards will be getting a bridge of their own in Washington State so some of the region's largest and most endangered wildlife can safely cross a major highway. ...more

China turns focus to smoky ships, boats in fight against pollution 9/6/2015

China is considering regulating emissions from boats and ships, the environment ministry said on Monday, as it tries to clamp down on pollution. ...more

Researchers find sweet source for aviation biofuel 9/6/2015

Researchers have identified a new way to produce aviation fuel from sugarcane biomass that could deliver substantial cuts in greenhouse gas emissions. ...more

Egypt sets a new Guinness World Record for the biggest underwater clean-up 8/6/2015

A new Guinness World Record was recorded in Egypt on Friday as the local champion Ahmed Gabr led 644 divers in the biggest underwater clean-up which took place in the Red Sea right off Hurghada in celebration of World Environment Day. ...more

Merkel wants G7 to commit to two-degree global warming goal 8/6/2015

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged Group of Seven (G7) leaders to agree to limit the rise in average global temperatures to two degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, warning that without such a commitment a broader climate deal could fail. ...more

New U.N. climate fund to take risks to promote green tech 8/6/2015

A new United Nations fund set up to help developing nations tackle climate change will take bigger risks than many international lenders to promote innovative green technologies, the head of the fund said on Friday. ...more

Coca-Cola to bottle its drinks with plant-based material 8/6/2015

Coca-Cola products have always been thought to be sweet and pleasing to the palate. However, the latest method of packaging is enough to warrant a sugar high. ...more

New shape-changing frog species named 'Pristimantis Mutabilis' (VIDEO) 8/6/2015

This marble-sized frog, capable of changing its skin texture to mimic its surroundings, has been officially named the "Pristimantis Mutabilis" or "Mutable Rainfrog." ...more

World Environment Day calls to 'Consume with Care' 5/6/2015

World Environment Day (WED), the UN's principal vehicle to encourage worldwide awareness and action for the environment, is celebrated around the world on 5 June with a call to governments, communities and individuals to improve their consumption patterns. ...more