NASA study confirms record ozone loss above the Arctic
(Sun 02/10)
A NASA-led study has documented an unprecedented depletion of Earth's protective ozone layer above the Arctic last winter and spring caused by an unusually prolonged period of extremely low temperatures.
Europe calls for Rio summit to set global green economy targets
(Thu 29/09)
The UN’s Rio de Janeiro summit on sustainable development (“Rio+20”) should set "accountable targets", including global goals on renewable energy and energy efficiency, according to a resolution approved by the E
UK welcomes Indonesia's pledge to protect forests
(Tue 27/09)
Work to tackle illegal logging has taken a step forward with the news that Indonesia has become the fifth country to sign a voluntary partnership agreement with the EU to protect its forests which will lead to a reductio
UN report reveals city air pollution causes a million deaths a year
(Tue 27/09)
More than one million lives could be saved each year if cities around the world adhered to United Nations guidelines on air pollution from cars and factories that can cause heart disease, lung cancer, asthma, and acute l
NASA confirms no reports of damage from downed UARS satellite
(Sat 24/09)
NASA's stricken UARS satellite has fallen back to Earth in the North Pacific Ocean off the west coast of the United States with no reports of injury or damage.
Stricken UARS satellite splashes down safely in Pacific Ocean
(Sat 24/09)
The stricken NASA satellite that was being tracked as it fell back to Earth has splashed down safely in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
Ecuador leaves $7.2bn oil reserve untapped to protect biodiversity
(Fri 23/09)
An Ecuadorian accord to leave vast oil reserves, valued at $7.2 billion, untapped to protect biodiversity in a national park in return for half that amount from the international community was heralded at the United Nati
Pacific island to seek UN World Court ruling on polluting nations
(Fri 23/09)
The Pacific island nation of Palau has announced plans to seek an advisory opinion from the United Nations' World Court on whether countries have a legal responsibility to ensure that any activities on their territory t
Europe faces €270bn-a-year bill to hit emission reduction targets
(Fri 23/09)
The EU should reconsider a 25% emission reduction target by 2020 in order to achieve the agreed goal of an 80%-95% drop by 2050, said the European Economic and Social Committee in an opinion on the European Commission's
Europe's big plan to cut waste slammed for being too vague
(Tue 20/09)
A plan unveiled by the European Commission today to tackle Europe's dependency on imported resources doesn't go far enough to cut waste and stop over-consumption of the world's energy, water, land and materials, say c
World atlas re-worked as climate change alters the face of the planet
(Thu 15/09)
The world's most authoritative atlas has had to erase 15% of Greenland's once permanent ice cover – turning an area the size of the United Kingdom and Ireland 'green' and free of ice.
Arctic sea ice plunges to record low as the 2011 big melt continues
(Wed 14/09)
Extreme melting has pushed Arctic sea ice levels to the lowest it has ever been in recorded history, according to analysis by the University of Bremen.
European Parliament demands stricter rules on greenhouse gases
(Wed 14/09)
The 27 member nations of the EU need to speed up efforts to reduce emissions of fluorinated gases, such as those used in fridges, according a resolution approved by the European Parliament today.
Europe in oil drilling clampdown with tough new safety proposals
(Tue 13/09)
The development of new gas or oil fields in European seas will only be permitted if the company has prepared an adequate emergency plan and has sufficient funds to repair possible damage to the environment, according to
Rising gold prices drives 6-fold increase in deforestation of Amazon
(Mon 12/09)
Record high prices for gold have driven a recent six-fold increase in deforestation in parts of the Peruvian Amazon with damage that can be measured from space, according to a new study.
