National Arab Motors and Princess Alia Foundation inaugurate solar energy project to generate electricity at Jordanian Al-Ghwebbeh Secondary Schools 11/11/2013

In a first-of-its-kind step toward facilitating better education opportunities in remote areas of the Kingdom, ...more

Talks seek modest U.N. climate deal for 2015, to raise aid 11/11/2013

World governments meeting in Poland from today are likely to make only modest progress in reaching a 2015 deal to fight climate change, with concern over economic growth at least partially eclipsing scientists' warnings of rising temperatures. ...more

Critically endangered species in Sumatra on the road to extinction 11/11/2013

Critically endangered wildlife, including some of the last Sumatran tigers as well as rhinos, bears and eagles, could be wiped out if plans go ahead to construct a major road through an Indonesian tropical forest reserve currently being restored by British conservationists. ...more

Insect teeth indicate DDT pollution in rivers 11/11/2013

Rivers have the ability to bounce back to health from years of pollution, offering hope for rivers worldwide, according to the results of a new Victorian study. ...more

Pollutionwatch: Petrol or diesel? 11/11/2013

The lack of recent progress in cleaning urban air can be blamed on the steady increase in diesel vehicles; over half of new cars are now diesel, compared to just 14% in 2000. ...more

Arab council condemns Israeli ruining of Palestinian environment 8/11/2013

The Arab Environment Council concluded its 25th meeting at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo with a package of resolutions and recommendations to address environmental challenges facing the Arab region. ...more

Brazil greenhouse gas emissions down 4.9 pct in 2012 -report 8/11/2013

Brazil's greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) fell 4.9 percent in 2012 as declining deforestation rates and a drought-induced drop in cattle herds outweighed increased emissions from the energy sector, an independent study showed on Thursday. ...more

Genetically engineered trees under USDA consideration could harm environment - report 8/11/2013

As the US Department of Agriculture considers whether to authorize the unrestricted planting of genetically engineered Eucalyptus trees experts are warning that such a policy would not only be unnatural, but negatively impact the environment. ...more

Walking may be worse for the environment than driving 8/11/2013

It may be counterintuitive, but walking might be worse for the environment than driving. ...more

Staggered turbines catch more wind 8/11/2013

US scientists have worked out how to extract 33 per cent more power from an offshore wind farm: stagger the turbines rather than line them up in neat, orderly rows. ...more