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Growing More Oil Palm For Biofuels May Accelerate Climate Change

Growing oil palm to make 'green' biofuels in Southeast Asia could be accelerating the effects of climate change, say scientists.

China’s Coral Crisis

Coral abundance around mainland China and Hainan Island has declined by at least 80 percent over the past 30 years. Can anything be done to stop this trend?

Scientists Calm Fears Of Global Species Extinction

Researchers have debunked claims that most species will go extinct before they can be discovered.

Nations Agree On First Global Treaty That Bans Mercury Emissions

A legally binding global treaty to curb mercury in the environment if fully implemented would eliminate most mercury use by 2020.

Our Plastic Trash Form Giant Ocean Patches, Study

New research shows that it doesn't matter where in the world plastic garbage enters the ocean, it can end up in any of the five ocean basins.

Biologists Ask For Global System To Monitor Biodiversity Loss

An international team of biologists has proposed a global monitoring system that measures and reports on biodiversity change or loss,

China’s Corals Have Declined By 80 Percent, Study

China's coral reefs have suffered a devastating 80 percent decline in recent decades, according to a new study.

Asia Responsible For Half Of Toxic Mercury Release: UNEP

Asia is the largest regional emitter of mercury in the world, says a new report released by the United Nations Environment Program.

Philippines To Launch 100,000 Eco-Friendly ‘E-Trikes’

The Philippines plans to introduce electronic tricycle taxis to replace its petrol-fueled models, in a move that could cut carbon dioxide emissions by a quarter of million tons.