Resource efficiency campaign launched across Europe
(Mon 17/10)
European leaders have launched a new campaign to encourage consumers to make resource efficiency a habit.
WWF tells of devastating toll from New Zealand's Rena oil spill
(Thu 13/10)
Conservation organisation WWF-New Zealand says it could take many years before the full impact of the Rena oil spill on birds and other wildlife is known.
Europe targets sustainable farming with subsidy reform plans
(Wed 12/10)
The European Commission has announced plans to reform the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) with a greater focus on sustainable farming and boosting biodiversity.
Europe suffers record year for natural disasters, UN agency reveals
(Wed 12/10)
The number of natural hazards to strike Europe increased significantly last year, the United Nations disaster risk reduction agency has revealed.
Virgin Atlantic works on world's first low-carbon aviation fuel
(Tue 11/10)
Virgin Atlantic airline has announced the development of a world-first low carbon aviation fuel with just half the carbon footprint of the standard fossil fuel alternative.
UN conference looks to create an international green court
(Tue 11/10)
Assigning environment-related legal cases to specialized tribunals, courts and judges is among the ideas being aired as experts convene in Malaysia for a two-day United Nations conference on the relationship between the
Norway scheme to bring renewable energy to 3bn people
(Mon 10/10)
The WWF has welcomed a new global initiative launched by the Norwegian government to bring renewable energy to developing countries.
UN says tourism can play a key role in tackling climate change
(Mon 10/10)
Countries should strengthen their incentives for the tourism sector to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and adopt environmentally friendly policies as it has the potential to play a key role in combating climate cha
Drive for renewable energy is creating global tensions, report warns
(Mon 10/10)
The drive to develop renewable sources of energy is creating international tensions as nations look to secure and stockpile rare minerals fundamental in the manufacture of green energy technologies.
Europe's emissions rose in 2010 but region on track to meet targets
(Mon 10/10)
The European Union remains on course to achieve its Kyoto Protocol target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions despite a 2.4 % emissions increase in 2010, according to first estimates released by the European Environmen
Europeans fear climate change ahead of economy and terrorism, poll shows
(Fri 07/10)
More than two-thirds of Europeans believe climate change is a very serious problem and almost 80% consider that taking action to combat it can boost the economy and jobs, a special Eurobarometer survey published today sh
Barbie doll goes green with eco packaging pledge
(Thu 06/10)
Toy giant Mattel, the company behind Barbie, has announced that it will stop buying paper and packaging linked to rainforest destruction following a global campaign by Greenpeace.
Earthquake swarm after officials confirm eruption at Iceland volcano Katla
(Wed 05/10)
Iceland's massive volcano Katla appears on the brink of a major eruption just days after officials confirmed they had detected the start of eruptions over the summer.
$500bn fossil fuel subsidies are stalling carbon reductions
(Tue 04/10)
About half-a-trillion dollars is being pumped into subsidies for the production and consumption of fossil fuels, according to a joint report produced by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Organisation for Econ
Logistics giant UPS announces $2m Global Forestry Initiative
(Tue 04/10)
The UPS Foundation has announced a new environmental initiative with funding to help plant, protect and preserve trees in urban and rural areas in the United States and around the world.
