Glaciologists reveal findings on Greenland aquifer 26/12/2013

When a Greenland aquifer was accidently discovered by glaciologists in 2011 during a snow accumulation study, little could be done to continue the study of the aquifer because their tools were not suited to work in an aquatic environment. ...more

Are pets killing the environment? 26/12/2013

What has four paws, loves belly rubs, and is poisoning our planet? Some research points the finger at our fluffy friends—and urges us to be considerate of their carbon pawprints. ...more

Atlas Shows Environmental Change in Vulnerable Arab Region 24/12/2013

The pace of environmental change in the Arab region may be faster than in the rest of the world due to growing populations and increasing environmental pressures, according to a new report released today. ...more

Anti-elephant poaching story goes viral in China 24/12/2013

A newspaper story about the impact of the ivory trade has gone viral in China, raising awareness among millions of Chinese, reports the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). ...more

Out with the old and in with the new--light bulbs that is! 24/12/2013

As of January 1, 2014, 60 and 40 watt incandescent bulbs will no longer be manufactured or sold in the United States. ...more

New coral species discovered in French Polynesia 24/12/2013

With humans scattered throughout the globe, it is hard to imagine lands still unexplored or species undocumented. Yet, on the remote French Polynesian Gambier Islands a new coral reef species has been found thriving in underwater lagoons. ...more

Los Angeles IS cool! Even the roofs! 24/12/2013

Los Angeles, the second most populous city in the U.S., has made history by becoming the first major city to require all new and refurbished homes have a "cool roof." ...more

Environment Agency smartphone app teaches UAE pupils biodiversity 23/12/2013

A smartphone application is encouraging youngsters to learn more about the plants and animals that live around them. ...more

Volvo eco-driving tool helps truckers take their foot off the gas 23/12/2013

Volvo has developed an innovative automated efficient driving system that could co-ordinate trucks with traffic lights in order to ensure diesel vehicles are used as fuel efficiently as possible. ...more

Millions of Christmas turkeys roasted by wind power 23/12/2013

Most people pine for a white Christmas, but the renewable energy industry has a different idea - keeping its fingers crossed for a windy day to power Britain through lunch and the Doctor Who Christmas Special, delivering a green Christmas. ...more