Wood fires and diesel cars pose pollution threat: EU watchdog 16/10/2013

Air pollution is dangerously high across many parts of Europe, resulting in premature deaths, ill health and huge economic losses linked to reduced crop yields, Europe's environmental watchdog said on Tuesday. ...more

Snorkeler finds rare giant oarfish off California coast 16/10/2013

A California marine instructor's leisurely weekend snorkel turned into the discovery of a lifetime when she found the carcass of a massive, eel-like creature of a species thought to have inspired legends of giant sea serpents. ...more

Solar-powered car competition winner 16/10/2013

Stella, a solar-powered family car designed by students from the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) has won the World Solar Challenge 2013, ushering in a new era of efficient, practical cruisers that get all of their juice from the sun. ...more

UAE is active partner in development of creative technology: Minister 14/10/2013

The UAE is fostering innovation and creativity as part of its strategy to use technological solutions to achieve sustainable development, Dr Rashid Ahmed Bin Fahad, Minister of Environment and Water, has said. ...more

Conservation must stop wasting money and energy on giant panda and other cute animals 14/10/2013

Environmental campaigners should stop wasting money trying to save “totemic symbols of cuteness” such as the giant panda and focus instead on more pressing political conservation issues, the wildlife presenter Chris Packham has said. ...more

Australia officially bans imports of illegally-logged timber 14/10/2013

Australia has passed long-debated laws to prohibit the import and trade of illegally logged timber. ...more

Pollutionwatch: Air pressure high – air quality low 14/10/2013

September is normally a good month for air pollution. By this time of year the sun is starting to weaken, making it hard for summertime smog to form and the nights are not yet long, or cold, enough for wintertime smog to form. ...more

2030 EU energy efficiency target offers 'excellent business opportunity' 14/10/2013

A group of European multinational companies have called on the European Commission to adopt energy efficiency policy framework that provides a long-term and certain legislative perspective. ...more

Qatar announces clean energy programme 11/10/2013

The Qatari government seeks to generate at least 20% of its energy through clean sources by 2024, Qatar's Al-Arab daily reported Wednesday. ...more

Toyota says slashes fuel cell costs by nearly $1 million for new hydrogen car 11/10/2013

Toyota Motor Corp said it has slashed the cost of the fuel cell system in its next hydrogen-powered car by almost $1 million, putting it on course to launch a mid-sized sedan in 2015 with a price ticket below $100,000. ...more