The EU Member States have lowered their energy consumption in recent years, despite a slight increase in 2015. At the same time, they use more and more renewable energy. Overall, the 28...

The leaders of four major global cities say they will stop the use of all diesel-powered cars and trucks by the middle of the next decade. The mayors of Paris, Mexico City,...

“OMV continues to deliver on its strategic targets. We further optimized our portfolio by selling a 49% stake in Gas Connect Austria, the gas transportation business. This will bring us sales proceeds...

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) – the EU Bank - are supporting vital developments required for a reliable and efficient operation of the...

A ceremony in Chernobyl today marked the successful conclusion of the sliding operation, a key milestone before the finalization of the international programme to transform Chernobyl into an environmentally safe and secure...

The first-ever United Nations Global Sustainable Transport Conference concluded few days ago in the Turkmen capital, with more than 50 countries endorsing the 'Ashgabat Statement on Commitments and Policy Recommendations,' with a...

In the western Himalayas, the entire village of Hamal is powered by a small hydroelectric plant on the edge of the Shalvi river. Producing 2MW per hour, the plant provides enough power...

China is at risk of wasting almost half a trillion dollars on new coal plants which could quickly become stranded assets as a result of the country's pursuit of a lower carbon...

Two scientific and technical cooperation programs for the period 2016 through 2021 were signed few days ago at the Gazprom headquarters, with one program inked by Gazprom, Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works,...

The UK’s largest coffee chain Costa Coffee is to launch a recycling scheme in all of its stores to ensure that as many as possible of its own takeaway cups – and...

The Finnish government has announced plans to stop using coal, one of the the dirtiest fuels on the planet, by 2030. "Finland is well positioned to be among the first countries in the...

New research on fashion trends and textile waste, released by Greenpeace on the eve of Black Friday, highlights the serious environmental consequences of over consumption. Clothing is among the most sold products...

Studio Roosegaarde‘s smog-sucking vacuum tower is actually cleaning up the air in China. The Smog Free Tower has been installed in Beijing, a city notorious for its air pollution, and the country’s...

Currently in the world, about 13% of primary energy consumption comes from renewable sources although the technological capacities are significantly higher. Contrary to renewable sources are non-renewable energy sources. They could be...

Wrapping up a three-day visit to the country, UNDP Administrator Helen Clark met today with a rural community in Burkina Faso which is bearing the brunt of the effects of environmental degradation...

The UK is second only to Italy in Europe for the highest number of annual deaths from a major air pollutant, a report has found just days after a court gave UK...