Liberals environment spokeswoman suggests eradication of native bird species 14/2/2014

Canberra Liberals environment spokeswoman Nicole Lawder has come under fire for suggesting that a protected bird species is an “imported pest” that should be “managed or eradicated.” ...more

World Bank launches ‘Thirsty Energy’ project to conserve the environment 14/2/2014

The World Bank has underscored the importance of energy-water nexus in environmental conservation with the launch of a unique ‘Thirsty Energy’ project on a global scale. ...more

5 foods you shouldn't eat if you care about the environment 14/2/2014

The Sierra Club has put together a list of “The 5 Worst Foods for Environmentalists to Eat.” ...more

Proposal for environment police gets green light 13/2/2014

The Saudi Shoura Council has recently approved a recommendation issued by council member Awad Al-Asmari, to establish an environmental police department responsible for protecting the environment and natural resources. ...more

Growth secret of the world’s tallest trees uncovered 13/2/2014

Trees in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, including giant sequoias, need sunlight, water and just the right kind of granite to grow, a new study finds. ...more

Massive avalanche almost takes out village in Italy (Video) 13/2/2014

A massive avalanche happened in South Tyrol region of Italy, close to the Austrian border, late last week, almost taking out an entire village. A local farmer caught the incident on video and uploaded it to YouTube. ...more

Paris restaurants turn food scraps into biogas 13/2/2014

A group of Paris restaurants is turning food scraps into biogas and compost ahead of a new law that will force thousands of French food outlets to recycle their organic waste. ...more

Biodiversity conservationists get a little help with new online freshwater atlas 13/2/2014

An online repository of maps has been launched to make information on freshwater biodiversity available on a common platform for use by scientists, policymakers, conservationists and NGOs. ...more

Dubai targets sustainable development 12/2/2014

Faced with rising power consumption and a grid under pressure, Dubai is stepping up its efforts to improve energy efficiency, while boosting the role played by renewable resources in meeting demand. ...more

New U.S. ban on ivory sales aimed at saving more elephants 12/2/2014

The White House announced a new ban on sales of elephant ivory within the United States on Tuesday, part of a plan aimed at cracking down on trafficking of wildlife that is threatening some species, including the African elephant, with extinction. ...more