Vast water reserve discovered in drought-stricken Kenya 13/9/2013

Kenya's Environment Minister Judi Wakhungu recently announced the discovery of an enormous underground water reserve in the country's drought-stricken northwestern Turkana region. ...more

Australian endangered species: Bramble Cay Melomys 13/9/2013

The Bramble Cay Melomys (Melomys rubicola) has one of the most unusual and precarious distributions of all Australian mammals. The melomys is restricted to an unstable 4-5 hectare coral cay in the eastern Torres Strait, off the tip of northern Australia. ...more

Scarcity of food driving bears into tourist areas in Yellowstone 13/9/2013

Encounters between bears and humans are likely to increase in Yellowstone National Park this fall as a scarce supply of nuts forces hungry grizzlies to seek food closer to the U.S. park's popular tourist areas, officials warned on Wednesday. ...more

China to cut coal use, shut polluters, in bid to clear the air 13/9/2013

China unveiled comprehensive new measures to tackle air pollution on Thursday, with plans to slash coal consumption and close polluting mills, factories and smelters, but experts said implementing the bold targets would be a major challenge. ...more

Emirates Green Building Council to celebrate 'Green Building Week' with nation-wide activities 12/9/2013

Emirates GBC's 'Green Building Week' will be primarily marked by a variety of community outreach initiatives to further underline the importance of developing sustainable built environments and integrating energy-efficiency and eco-friendly practices into the daily lifestyle. A number of activities have been planned through the week including a green building tour in Dubai, workshops for professionals, seminars for students and specialized lectures focused on diverse aspects of sustainability. ...more

California wildfire destroys 30 homes, hundreds more threatened 12/9/2013

A fast-moving wildfire ripped through rolling hills and ranch land in rural northern California on Tuesday, after destroying 30 homes overnight and prompting more than 500 area residents to evacuate, fire officials said. ...more

Brazil data suggests spike in Amazon deforestation 12/9/2013

Preliminary data released Tuesday by Brazil's space agency suggests Amazon deforestation spiked by more than a third during the past year, reversing a steady decline in destruction of the world's largest rainforest. ...more

Solar-powered system used to produce clean water in rural villages 12/9/2013

Clean drinking water is often an overlooked privilege in first world countries. However, in areas such as the rural villages of the Yucatan Peninsula, potable water is at least a day’s drive away and costs more than local residents can afford. ...more

Loose laws threaten Australia's wildlife 12/9/2013

Kookaburras, koalas and kangaroos—Australia is well known for its charismatic animals and vast, seemingly untamable, wild spaces. But throughout the country, the national parks and reserves that protect these unique animals and ecosystems have come under increasing threat. New rules and relaxed regulations, which bolster immediate economic growth, are putting pressure on Australia's already-threatened biodiversity. ...more

Mena looks to solar energy 11/9/2013

Photovoltaic (PV) developments in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region will mainly depend on the number of large-scale projects, such as the Desertec and MedGrid project, the 2013 PV and Solar Market Intelligence Report by Ispy Publishing has found. ...more