Raouche rocks to become protected natural site 15/4/2015

The Lebanese Environment Ministry is in the process of making Beirut’s landmark Raouche rocks a “natural site,” Environment Minister Mohammad Machnouk said during the launching of a new marine biodiversity report Tuesday. ...more

Over-consumption, climate change threaten food security, water supply: FAO 15/4/2015

There will be enough water to produce food for 10 billion people in 2050, but over-consumption and the impact of climate change threaten food security and water supplies in many regions, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on Tuesday. ...more

China farm pollution worsens, despite moves to curb excessive fertilisers, pesticides 15/4/2015

Farm pollution in China is worsening, despite moves to reduce excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides, said the agricultural ministry, urging farmers to switch to organic alternatives to tackle severe soil and water pollution. ...more

Dutch citizens sue government over climate change 15/4/2015

Around 900 Dutch citizens on Tuesday took their government to court in a bid to force a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and take action against climate change. ...more

Futuristic dome collectors collect dew for drinking water and crops 15/4/2015

Harvesting water from the air is not a new idea. Arid countries like Yemen are already using low tech water cones to funnel sea water to drinking water. Another funneling device is being developed by an Italian designer to trap water vapor in a Warkawater tower to harvest potable water directly from the air. ...more

8% more exhibitors at this year’s Wetex 14/4/2015

The 17th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition, or Wetex, has attracted over 1,696 exhibitors from at least 46 countries, is an increase of eight percent over the previous show, according to its organizer, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, or Dewa. ...more

China to surpass U.S. as top cause of modern global warming 14/4/2015

China is poised to overtake the United States as the main cause of man-made global warming since 1990, the benchmark year for U.N.-led action, in a historic shift that may raise pressure on Beijing to act. ...more

Rare Omura's whale carcass find in Western Australia excites scientists 14/4/2015

A rarely seen species of whale has been found washed up on a West Australian beach, giving scientists a chance to learn more about the animal. ...more

Japan's CO2 emissions hit second-highest on record 14/4/2015

Japan's greenhouse-gas emissions rose to the second-highest on record in the year ended March 2014, revised government figures showed on Tuesday, reflecting a rise in coal-fired power after the indefinite closure of nuclear power plants. ...more

Feral cats are literally eating all of Australia’s wildlife 14/4/2015

Australia wants its cats dead. But not because it’s a nation of fanatical dog people — rather, the country’s enormous feral cat population now constitutes a major threat to its biodiversity. To save the country’s native wildlife, the cats need to go. ...more