China likely to launch Mars probe in 2013

China is likely to launch its first probe to explore the surface of Mars in 2013, a chief scientist said  Wednesday. “Mars is the first choice for mankind’s interplanetary explorations as it is the closest…

EU delays tackling air pollution to 2012 or later

The European Union’s executive has agreed to delay new laws forcing industry to take costly steps to tackle air pollutants that are blamed for respiratory problems and premature deaths in cities. Most soot particles or…

China’s road to a green economy

The United Nations’ Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) composed of 192 governments plus the European Union convened at Nagoya Japan to discuss a new 20-point plan that would lay out ways for each government to…