Malaysian palm oil to meet new EU food safety levels by 2021 -minister
The $60 billion palm industry is often blamed for stripping tropical rainforest
Over 60% of environmentally contaminated U.S. sites vulnerable to climate change -report
The sites are located in areas that are prone to flooding, storm surge, sea level rise, and wildfires, which could damage them and potentially release contaminants
Local water scarcity spilling over into global crisis, researchers warn
From Jordan to Uzbekistan, water shortages are proving hard to solve, researchers say
Brazil Amazon deforestation soars to 11-year high under Bolsonaro
Deforestation is at its worst level of since 2008, heaping further pressure on the environmental policy of Bolsonaro who favors developing the Amazon region economically
Brazil Amazon rainforest deforestation hits 11-year high in 2019 -govt data
INPE confirms preliminary data showing a precipitous rise in deforestation in Brazil under right-wing President Bolsonaro, who favors developing the Amazon region
Investors step up pressure on global energy watchdog over climate change
Pension funds, insurers and large companies sign joint letter to IEA head, urging him to do more to support implementation of the Paris Agreement on climate change
Malaysia says palm oil industry challenged to meet green standards by 2020
Producers of palm oil, a commodity used in everything from ice cream to lipstick, are blamed for destroying forests in Southeast Asia
Over half of India's coal-fired power plants set to miss emission norm deadline
India, currently struggling with some of the worst air pollution levels on earth, has previously already extended its December 2017 deadline for its utilities to meet emissions standards
Venice hit by another exceptional high tide; worst week in 150 years
Venice, beloved around the world for its canals, historic architecture and art, suffered its worst flooding in 50 years on Tuesday
Yemenis go solar amid war energy shortage
Booming solar sector is transforming lives and energy sustainability in Yemen, poor country with scant rural power access even before conflict knocked out most of national grid