I would like to turn my parents green: they leave lights on; their refrigerator is three times the size it needs to be; and they drive absolutely everywhere. Unfortunately, I don’t think James Russell

Population growth and a construction boom in Kabul, Afghanistan, have resulted in a daily generation of 3,000 tonnes of solid waste and the municipality cannot keep up with the growth.

China has displaced the UK as one of the top five most attractive countries for renewable energy investment, according to an Ernst & Young report.

The Argentine province of Buenos Aires has declared that all disposable bags given out by retail outlets within the province must be made from biodegradable plastic or paper within two years.

Seventy-eight per cent of plasterboard is recovered for recycling in New Zealand, compared to 63.4 per cent in Europe and 55 per cent in the US and Australia.

Australia is considering making businesses pay to pollute under a new carbon emissions trading scheme.

Schools across America are considering adopting hybrid school buses after the success of a prototype in Napa, California.

Geothermal energy may help Kenya meet soaring electricity demands without damaging the environment.

Climate change could cost Andean countries US$30 billion per year by 2025, according to South American scientists.

Scottish government is seeking opinions and advice on how to reach its ambitious target of becoming a ‘Zero Waste’ society; interested parties are invited to respond to the ‘Consultation Paper on Pote