As Europe sizzled Tuesday at the start of a heatwave tipped to break records, drivers on Germany's famously speedy motorways were ordered to slow down and fans at the women's World Cup were showered in health warnings.
Environment
Jun 25, 2019
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Seeking to prevent the introduction and spread of quarantine tree pathogens, the EU Horizon 2020-funded project HOMED (HOlistic Management of Emerging forest pests and Diseases) supports the development of an innovative tool ...
Ecology
Apr 30, 2019
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An EU initiative has made significant progress in tackling poisonous substances that contaminate crops.
Environment
Jan 10, 2019
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This week Singapore's pollution standards index (PSI) reached 400, breaking all previous records and prompting government health warnings. A PSI reading above 200 indicates "very unhealthy" air, while a PSI score above 300 ...
Environment
Jun 21, 2013
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Japan, China and South Korea agreed Monday to continue cooperating in the fight against cross-border air pollution, despite strained relations between the neighbours because of territorial disputes.
Environment
May 6, 2013
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With rising economic strains on one side and ever more environmental concerns on the other, the world could soon find itself in "the perfect global storm", the World Economic Forum warned in a report on Tuesday.
Environment
Jan 8, 2013
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A review carried out by a group of international specialists has identified several emerging issues that are likely to damage biodiversity in the coming years.
Environment
Dec 12, 2011
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