Greatest concentrations of world's soil carbon pinpointed in peat bogs 13/1/2015

The greatest concentrations of the world's soil carbon have been pinpointed by researchers - and much of it is a dangerously flammable addition to climate change concerns. ...more

GM shows Bolt electric vehicle concept with 200-mile driving range 13/1/2015

General Motors Co on Monday showed its Chevrolet Bolt concept car with an electric driving range of more than 200 miles and a $30,000 price tag, offering a view into where the U.S. automaker is pushing in development of electric vehicles (EV). ...more

Rare shark birth captured on camera 13/1/2015

A remarkable photograph of the live birth of a thresher shark has cast light on the lives of these elusive, vulnerable fish. ...more

China to boost support for NGOs that sue environment polluters 13/1/2015

China, the world’s biggest carbon emitter, will provide more support to non-governmental organizations that sue polluters. ...more

Unusual number of UK flowers bloom 13/1/2015

Botanists have been stunned by the results of their annual hunt for plants in flower on New Year’s Day. ...more

Prince Turki lends a hand in cleaning the environment 12/1/2015

Riyadh Governor Prince Turki bin Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz has underlined the importance of preserving the environment and observing hygiene. He unveiled a ‘carrot and stick’ policy as part of the regulatory framework to keep the environment green and clean. ...more

Seychelles fossils illuminate temperature/ocean level relationships 12/1/2015

The balmy islands of Seychelles couldn't feel farther from Antarctica, but their fossil corals could reveal much about the fate of polar ice sheets. ...more

Trees under threat: The oak, beech and birch could be lost if Britain does not act quickly 12/1/2015

Urgent action must be taken to save Britain's forests from being devastated by a wave of new diseases brought by climate change and the global trade in plants, leading scientists have warned. ...more

Appearance of baby California condor surprises wildlife experts 12/1/2015

A pair of California condors have produced a baby, surprising wildlife experts who said on Friday the endangered raptors had managed to secretly mate outside their careful monitoring. ...more

Metabolism pointer for quitting smoking 12/1/2015

How quickly a smoker breaks down nicotine is a guide to which therapy is best for kicking the habit, according to research published Monday. ...more