257,000 people could die from China’s toxic air over the next decade 9/2/2015

If nothing is done to slash the levels of toxic smog in China’s air, some 257,000 Chinese people could die over the next decade from pollution-related diseases, according to a new study released last week by Peking University and Greenpeace. ...more

Arabian Ark helps save wildlife from extinction 6/2/2015

Since animals were first brought to Sir Bani Yas off the coast of Abu Dhabi more than four decades ago, their total population has soared to more than 13,000. ...more

UN climate chief tempers expectations on Paris deal 6/2/2015

Tempering expectations on a global climate deal in Paris this year, the U.N.'s top climate diplomat on Thursday warned against assuming the pact will suffice to prevent dangerous levels of warming. ...more

Termite mounds can halt desert's advance: study 6/2/2015

Termites, the pesky insects whose fondness for wood makes them the bane of homeowners, help halt desertification in semi-arid areas and protect against the effects of climate change, a study said. ...more

Airline industry makes strides in adopting sustainable biofuels 6/2/2015

Air travel emits more than 650 million metric tons of carbon pollution annually – equivalent to the pollution from 136 million cars – making the increased use of sustainable biofuels a critical to reducing the industry’s carbon footprint. ...more

These magic CO2-dissolving capsules want to save the world 6/2/2015

The cheapest high-tech cure for our rampant CO2 levels may already grow in our own backyard, but that hasn’t stopped scientists from continuing to try to do Mother Nature one better. ...more

Emiratis urged to plant Ghaf trees for UAE Environment Day 5/2/2015

On the occasion of Environment Day, Goumbook invited Emiratis to plant their national tree, the Ghaf tree. ...more

CEOs call for zero emissions goal in Paris climate deal 5/2/2015

A group of high-profile CEOs on Thursday called on world leaders to agree to bring the balance of greenhouse gas emissions to zero by mid-century in a global climate change deal to be finalized in Paris in December. ...more

Africa's first grid-connected biogas plant to launch in Kenya 5/2/2015

Kenya will launch Africa's first biogas plant that is linked to a national power grid, adding 2.2 megawatts of electricity generated from corn a company official said on Wednesday. ...more

Renault-Nissan electric vehicles sales rose 24 per cent in 2014 5/2/2015

The Nissan Leaf remained the world's most popular electric vehicle in 2014, propelling zero emissions sales for the Renault-Nissan Alliance to grow by nearly a quarter over the course of the year. ...more