Solid waste law to be stringent 6/9/2013

The new regulation on solid waste, which was recently approved by the Council of Ministers, will be effective 90 days from the time of approval. Fines for violations could be as high as SR 20,000. ...more

Oil & gas industry fears more deep-sea leaks linked to drill fluid 6/9/2013

A corrosive drilling fluid that triggered the North Sea's worst gas leak in 20 years could threaten similar deep-sea wells across the world, and operator Total has already warned Shell that its nearby Shearwater field may be at risk. ...more

EU agrees to deal on aviation emissions 6/9/2013

The EU agreed to a deal late Wednesday to scale back its law regulating carbon from flights as U.N. negotiators pledged to craft a global pact on aviation emissions that would not take effect for seven years. ...more

Two new Species of Octocorals Discovered in the Pacific Ocean 6/9/2013

The vast expanse of the Earth's oceans makes finding a new species like finding a needle in a haystack. In fact, finding a needle in a haystack may be easier than finding a new species of octocoral in the Pacific Ocean. ...more

Hawaii coastlines on track to lose 100 feet of beach 6/9/2013

Hawaii is known for it's pristine beaches and it's 750 miles of coastline. However with looming sea water rise due to melting ice caps and climate change, a new study by the University of Hawaii shows the state is on pace to lose 100 feet of beach in the coming decades. ...more

Wheat production would be reduced by rising temperatures 6/9/2013

Any producer will tell you, growing a healthy, high-yielding wheat crop takes skill and hard work. Quality drought-tolerant varieties that are resistant to pests and disease are important. And cooperation from Mother Nature in terms of temperature and precipitation doesn't hurt, either. ...more

Emirates' Environment Report Highlights Key Efficiences 5/9/2013

The Emirates Group’s third annual environment report reveals improvements in Emirates’ fuel efficiency and reduction of carbon dioxide emissions as the airline added new, modern aircraft and retired older, less efficient ones. ...more

Thousands of dead fish found in Chinese river after toxic spill: report 5/9/2013

Thousands of dead fish have been found floating in a river in central China following a toxic spill, Xinhua news agency said on Wednesday, the latest in a series of pollution scandals to hit the country's water supplies. ...more

Invasive alien species threaten European urban environments 5/9/2013

Europe's towns and cities are particularly vulnerable to the threat posed by invasive species, say experts. ...more

Proof Clean Air Act Has Reduced Pollution in U.S.A 5/9/2013

Before 1970, there was no law in place regulating the amount of pollution that could be emitted by any single entity. However, in 1970, the Clean Air Act was passed and today there is clear evidence that it has indeed helped to reduce pollution. ...more