Dozens of British insects put on Red List over extinction fears 24/2/2015

Dozens of species of insects have been put on a “Red List” over fears they could become extinct in Britain. ...more

Reef oasis found in depths of murky Iraqi waters 23/2/2015

While growing climate changes and ocean acidification pose particular threats to coral reef species around the world, it appears that researchers may have good news on the horizon. ...more

Filthy India air cutting 660 million lives short by 3 years 23/2/2015

India's filthy air is cutting 660 million lives short by about three years, according to research published Saturday that underlines the hidden costs of the country's heavy reliance on fossil fuels to power its economic growth with little regard for the environment. ...more

Center for Biological Diversity launches new Environmental Health Program 23/2/2015

The Center for Biological Diversity Saturday launched its new Environmental Health program, greatly expanding its capacity to protect wildlife, people and the environment from pesticides, rodenticides, lead, mining, industrial pollution, and air and water pollution. ...more

UK offers £10m prize for new electric car batteries 23/2/2015

The UK government is launching a £10m prize for innovative battery designs that could power the next generation of ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs). ...more

China urged to outlaw ivory sales to prevent elephant extinction 23/2/2015

An open letter addressed to China’s president, Xi Jinping, was signed by Sir David Attenborough, conservationists, celebrities and MPs, urging China to act swiftly in order to save African elephants from possible extinction. ...more

Over 100 waste collection trucks in UAE to run on biofuel by 2015 end 20/2/2015

Municipal solid waste is being converted into fuel for vehicles in the UAE, thereby considerably minimizing carbon emission from fossil fuels and the negative environmental impact of waste. ...more

The effects of Global warming on fisheries assessed in new study 20/2/2015

A report published Thursday in the journal Nature suggests that global warming may increase upwelling in several ocean current systems around the world by the end of this century, especially at high latitudes, and will cause major changes in marine biodiversity. ...more

US panel backs low-meat diet for helping planet 20/2/2015

Americans should eat a diet higher in plants, fruits and grains because it is healthier and has a lower environmental impact, a US panel has said. ...more

January wasn’t nearly as cold as you thought 20/2/2015

Last month was the second-warmest January on record, according to new data released Thursday, despite the frigid temperatures that had many on the East Coast shivering. ...more