World’s oceans need greater protection: UN chief

UN Secretary-General Ban Ke- moon Tuesday called attention to the fragile state of the world’s oceans and the importance of marine diversity for global survival, pressing for strengthened protection of marine life.

Environmental protest locks down Sydney

A large and vocal rally has blocked the State Parliament in Sydney as a broad coalition has marched in opposition to the expansion of coal seam mining (CSG).

Starbucks to stop using ‘crushed bug’ dye

Starbucks Corp. says it will stop using a red dye in its drinks that is derived from crushed bugs.

Cardboard cathedral to be built in quake hit New Zealand city

New Zealand’s Anglican church will build a temporary cathedral made of cardboard in earthquake-devastated Christchurch as it works towards a permanent replacement for its 131-year old landmark destroyed last year.

Japanese firm to plant trees near Beijing

A leading Japanese chemical maker will donate 280,000 yuan (44,444 U.S. dollars) to have trees planted near Beijing over the next five years to help improve the ecological environment, Chinese authorities said Monday.

Environmental monitoring official urges anti-desertification efforts

An environmental monitoring official from China’s northwest Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region said here Saturday that anti-desertification programs should be launched “as soon as possible” to prevent and control the expanding of desertification areas in the region.

Home of Chinese “Bigfoot” seeks to boost eco-tourism

Shennongjia, a forest region and long rumored home of the elusive Bigfoot-like ape man in the central province of Hubei, wants eco-tourism there to boost the underdeveloped region’s economy.

EuroSite Power Limited to Provide Clean Energy from Combined Heat and Power System at Haverhill Leisure Centre, Suffolk

EuroSite Power Limited to Provide Clean Energy from Combined Heat and Power System at Haverhill Leisure Centre, Suffolk PR Newswire — March 5, 2012 LONDON, March 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – EuroSite Power Limited [http://www.eurositepower.co.uk ] ( http://www.eurositepower.co.uk), a leading On-Site Utility, offering clean electricity, heat, hot water and cooling solutions to hospitality, healthcare, housing and [...]

Eco-friendly Tires Will Come Rolling Soon

We have eco-cars running on electric power instead of fuel, or cars that have been made using recycled materials. Now, eco-conscious car owners have another green option when buying something for their car, as eco-friendly tires are soon to be made available. These tires are made to help reduce the carbon footprint, as they are [...]

Environment researcher calls for innovation of air monitoring equipment

China should speed up the research and development on air monitoring equipment in line with the rising demand after the country puts in place stricter air quality standards, an environment researcher said Saturday.

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