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

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