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

Air pollution monitoring rocket ready for lift-off 5/2/2015

A pollution monitoring system was launched into the atmosphere on board a rocket on Wednesday, to record how greenhouse gases dissipate with distance from the Earth. ...more

UAE President calls for commitment on National Environment Day 4/2/2015

UAE President Sheikh Khalifa has called on society to contribute towards preserving the environment. ...more

EU policy-makers seek to make electric transport a 'priority' 4/2/2015

Electric vehicles should be "a high priority", the European Commission says in a discussion paper that maps out its vision for a single energy union based on improved power and gas connections and the free flow of fuel across the European Union. ...more

World has not woken up to water crisis caused by climate change: IPCC head 4/2/2015

Water scarcity could lead to conflict between communities and nations as the world is still not fully aware of the water crisis many countries face as a result of climate change, the head of the U.N. panel of climate scientists warned on Tuesday. ...more

'Missing Oil' from 2010 BP spill found on Gulf seafloor 4/2/2015

Up to 10 million gallons (38 million liters) of crude oil from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill has settled at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico, where it is threatening wildlife and marine ecosystems, according to a new study. ...more