UN adopts world's first treaty to protect high seas biodiversity
The pact is a key plank in efforts to put 30% of the world's land and sea under environmental protection by 2030, a goal set in December.
Tue Jun 20 2023
Night of devastating tornadoes likely kills more than 100 in Kentucky
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said the collection of tornadoes was the most destructive in the state's history.
Sun Dec 12 2021
US plans to tackle toxic, widespread 'PFAS' chemicals
Commonly known as "forever chemicals," PFAs can be found in water, air, food, packaging or even in shampoo or makeup.
Wed Oct 20 2021
World's largest plant capturing CO2 from air starts up in Iceland
The technology can become a major tool in the fight against climate change.
Sat Sep 11 2021
DOSM: Environmental Protection Expenditure 7 per cent up in 2019
The survey shows that operating expenditure constitutes the largest share at 70.3 pct, while 29.7 pct was spent on capital expenditure.
Wed Jun 23 2021
DiCaprio, Katy Perry urge Biden to refuse Brazil environment deal
Dozens of US and Brazilian celebrities urge Biden not to agree to any environmental deals with Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro.
Wed Apr 21 2021
Top Chinese steelmaking city to punish firms that stray from anti-pollution plan
Mayor Li Guifu says all enterprises must strictly meet the requirements of the city's environmental protection plan.
Sun Mar 14 2021
Biden speaks with Canada's Trudeau in first foreign leader call as US President
The two leaders covered everything from the coronavirus pandemic to environmental protections.
Sat Jan 23 2021
What's the best type of mask for COVID-19 protection? Scientists investigate
Scientists found that certain nylon masks, when worn properly could be up to 79 pct effective at blocking particles that could carry the virus.
Thu Dec 17 2020
Mass mink graves in Denmark may have soiled groundwater - Report
The new study says groundwater in the area may already have become contaminated and urges authorities to take swift action.
Thu Dec 10 2020
'Make it safer': calls grow to reform Myanmar's deadly jade trade
Heavy rainfall in July triggered a massive landslide in Hpakant the green heart of Myanmar's jade trade that entombed nearly 300 miners.
Mon Oct 05 2020
Australian billionaire woos Canadians, hoping to build big coal mine in Rocky Mountains
Miners have welcomed Alberta's move to loosen environmental protections but opponents say the project would harm wildlife and water.
Mon Aug 17 2020
Trump under fire over expected global climate deal withdrawal
A US withdrawal could deepen a rift with its allies. The US would join Syria and Nicaragua as the world's only non-participants in the landmark 195-nation accord agreed upon in Paris in 2015.
Thu Jun 01 2017
China auditor says 17.6 billion yuan of funds to fight water pollution misused - Xinhua
The funds were meant to go towards 397 projects in 18 provinces, with some regions seeing serious failings in enforcing environmental protection laws.
Mon Jan 30 2017
TPPA will help strenghten environmental standards, says MITI
The objectives of the Environment Chapter in TPPA were to ensure trade and environment policies were mutually supportive and encourage high levels of environmental protection.
Tue Jan 05 2016