United Nations Environment Programme announces the 2014 theme of World Environment Day 6/3/2014

The United Nations Environment Programme announced that the theme of this year's World Environment Day will be small island developing states or "SIDS". ...more

Second Arab water forum, expo in May 5/3/2014

The water and environment ministers from nearly 22 countries in the Middle East and North African countries, along with experts and decision makers from the industry, will discuss innovative solutions for water-related issues and challenges at the 2nd Arab Water Conference & Exhibition 2014 from May 27 to 29. ...more

Peugeot concept runs on air and gets 2l/100km 5/3/2014

French auto company Peugeot has shown off its latest effort in eco-friendly cars by introducing a new Hybrid Air engine system which combines both a traditional petrol engine with compressed air. ...more

Solar powered window socket 5/3/2014

Designers Kyuho Song & Boa Oh have developed the brilliant Window Socket, a portable device intended to enable you to use electricity freely and conveniently in a space restricted in the use of electricity, such as a plane, a car, and outdoors. ...more

China premier says to 'declare war' on pollution 5/3/2014

China will "declare war" on pollution, Premier Li Keqiang said on Wednesday at the start of the annual meeting of parliament, with the government unveiling detailed measures to tackle what has become a hot-button social issue. ...more

Amazon trees diverse in chemicals 5/3/2014

In the Western Amazon—arguably the world's most biodiverse region—scientists have found that not only is the forest super-rich in species, but also in chemicals. ...more

Municipality embarks on a green drive 4/3/2014

In an attempt to increase green spaces in Jeddah, the Jeddah Municipality plans to distribute plants to residents for free with the aim to involve them in making the city greener by growing the plants in their homes. ...more

New U.S. fuel standards aim to cut asthma, heart attacks 4/3/2014

The Obama administration on Monday announced new fuel and automobile rules to cut soot, smog and toxic emissions, which it says will reduce asthma and heart attacks in the United States. ...more

Doubling the flood loss projections in Europe 4/3/2014

As development and climate change continue, losses from extreme floods throughout the world skyrocket. Researchers from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), in Austria have projected that the losses in Europe could more than double by 2050. ...more

Noise levels can affect fish behaviors 4/3/2014

Fish exposed to increased noise levels consume less food and show more stress-related behavior, according to new research from the University of Bristol and the University of Exeter. However, the way fish decreased their food intake differed between the two British species tested. ...more