Surprised scientists find deadly Florida pythons have internal GPS 21/3/2014

They are Florida’s deadliest and most unwelcome visitors, blamed for a massive decades-long decline in the population of native species in the Everglades wetlands even as their own numbers expand at an uncontrollable rate. ...more

Survey finds surprising attitudes toward energy costs, environmental impact 21/3/2014

Consumers, on average, believe home energy bills would have to nearly double before forcing them to make lifestyle changes to save on costs, according to a new University of Michigan survey. ...more

World Bank approves funds to study Congo's Inga dam 21/3/2014

The World Bank's board on Thursday approved a $73 million grant to help the Democratic Republic of Congo develop an expansion of the Inga hydroelectric dam, potentially the largest hydropower site in the world. ...more

For a brighter future: The day when Dubai’s Burj Khalifa will go dark 20/3/2014

On March 29, when the clock strikes 8.30pm, the city of Dubai will plunge into darkness for an hour to mark their commitment towards the global environment initiative – Earth Hour. ...more

Greenpeace: European supergrid could save billions 20/3/2014

A pan European supergrid could play a major role in helping the European Union achieve an ambitious 45 per cent share of renewable energy by 2030, according to a new report from Greenpeace today. ...more

Online ivory in Japan threatens African elephants -activists 20/3/2014

Online selling and weak controls on domestic ivory sales in Japan are spurring illegal international trade in elephant tusks and contributing to a steep rise in poaching, activists said on Tuesday. ...more

Electric buses being tested around the world, pleasing passengers and the environment 20/3/2014

A large, 60-foot electric bus has been running for almost two weeks in Sao Paulo, Brazil where it has transported over 135,000 passengers since hitting the road. ...more

Thought-to-be-extinct Harlequin Frog rediscovered in Costa Rica 20/3/2014

The critically endangered harlequin frog (Atelopus varius), believed to be extinct in Costa Rica, has been rediscovered in the Talamanca Mountains of southern Costa Rica by an international team of researchers. ...more

Firms have 5 years for projects to turn ‘green’ 19/3/2014

The Presidency of Meteorology and Environment (PME) in Saudi Arabia has given all companies five years to meet new air, water and noise pollution standards in line with international benchmarks. The PME released its recommendations on Sunday. ...more

Chinese insurer offers Beijing residents cover against smog 19/3/2014

A state-owned Chinese insurer will offer residents of Beijing insurance cover against health risks caused by air pollution, promising to pay out 1,500 yuan ($240) to policy holders hospitalized by smog. ...more