Biofuel the forgotten renewable energy

Australia's biofuel industry has the potential to add more than 8000 jobs and $1 billion a year in revenue to the economy despite being neglected for more than a decade.

UPS declares the "beginning of the end" for combustion engines

UPS has announced major investments in its vehicle charging infrastructure as the company moves to electrify its delivery fleet, one of the largest vehicle fleets in the world.

Dubble bubble dome will be world's largest tropical greenhouse

Solar powered dome in France will cover 20,000 square meters featuring a tropical forest, turtle beach, a pool for Amazonian fish, and a one-kilometer-long walking trail.

‘Sun-Shield’ To Protect Great Barrier Reef from bleaching

As water temperatures rise and ocean acidity levels increase, corals are dying off at record rates. Australian researchers believe they may be able to prevent coral bleaching in parts of the world's largest coral reef system.

Ten years on: Rwanda's plastic ban

A decade ago, Rwanda became an environmental pioneer by banning plastic bags and packaging – inspiring other African nations to follow suit.

Electric buses are taking over public transport of the future

A ride on an electric bus might be a novelty now, but before the end of the next decade, almost half the world’s bus commuters will be boarding sustainably powered vehicles.

SoftBank, Saudi Arabia Announce Massive Solar Power Project

The project will create 100,000 jobs, reduce Saudi Arabia's dependence on oil for its electricity, which it can sell internationally instead, and will generate 200 gigawatts of electricity by 2030.

China Reaches 2020 Emissions Target

While China’s economy is becoming more efficient, the country hasn't yet actually reduced its total amount of emissions.

Deposit return scheme proposed in UK to fight plastic waste

The UK Government has put forward plans to introduce a deposit return scheme to dramatically reduce the amount of waste from drinks.

Trio of Nations Sign Agreement to Protect World's Largest Tropical Wetland

Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay have agreed to share the responsibility of preserving 42 million acres of wildlife habitat and biodiversity for years to come.

A rare earths recovery breakthrough

A new biochemical leaching process to recover valuable rare earth metals from discarded electronics has been developed the US researchers. And the key ingredient is somewhat unusual: corn.

The Netherlands will build the world's first subsidy-free offshore wind farm

The two 350 MW wind farms are to be completed by 2022. Constructing wind farms without public subsidy means that the facilities can sell their electricity on the wholesale power market.

Plastic eating microbes may be a solution to the problem of plastic waste

The bacteria i. sakaiensis has proven to be more efficient than a fungus that is contributing to the natural biodegradation of PET.

The world-first facility in UK to turn glass into insulation

Each year, some 60 000 tonnes of used glass bottles and jars in UK will now be given a second life as energy-saving insulation materials thanks to a high-tech glass recycling facility near the city of Liverpool.

Versace becomes latest label to give up real fur

Animal fur as a status symbol takes another blow as enlightened fashion houses trade fox for faux.