Methane surge threatens climate goals
A decade-long surge of the potent greenhouse gas methane threatens to make the fight against global warming even harder, top researchers warned today. “Additional attention is urgently needed...
EU launches legal action against Germany over VW emissions scandal
The European Commission launched legal action on Thursday against authorities in seven EU nations including Germany and Britain for failing to crack down on emissions cheating exposed by the...
Paris faces worst pollution in a decade, traffic restrictions introduced
Paris was smothered on Wednesday by its worst winter pollution in a decade, with commuters enjoying free public transport and half of all cars ordered off the road to try to clear the air. The surge...
SWRO DESALINATION PLANT IN EGYPT USING KUWAIT LOAN
The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development will loan US$115.5 to help with the funding of a seawater desalination plant for the city of Port Said. Two grants in total were signed – one for...
Green groups pressure Spain over ‘at risk’ wetlands
Environmentalists piled pressure on Spain Wednesday over its sprawling Donaña wetlands, a UNESCO World Heritage site they believe is at risk and could be put on the UN body’s list of...
Five west African countries ban ‘dirty diesel’ from Europe
Five west African countries have announced measures to end the practice of European oil companies and traders exporting “African quality” diesel – highly polluting fuels that could never be sold in...
Australia considers charging power generators for pollution
Australia will consider making electrical power companies pay for greenhouse gas pollution they create, three years after the government scrapped the national carbon tax, a Cabinet minister said...
Shanghai… heavy smog triggering blue pollution alert
Air pollution is forecast to stay in Shanghai today and a blue smog alert is issued early in the morning, warning locals to reduce outdoor activities and take precautions. China has a four-tier...
