Cutting greenhouse-gas emissions is challenging enough. But what if we can't even measure the pollution we're trying to reduce?

International chart-topper Jack Johnson is getting behind a large-scale Kiwi initiative to clear our beaches of rubbish.

We've told the Government, 'Guys, you need a bigger toolbox and you need to think about economic instruments'," says Alastair Bisley, chairman of the Land and Water Forum, talking about what is required to resolve the issue of water quality

Britain's most famous waterway is smelling sweeter these days.

A local biotech firm is set to use its patented microbe technology in China.

Auckland is gradually weaning itself off car dependency, with a slight increase in commuters opting for public transport.

Many popular swimming spots contain high levels of bacteria that cause diarrhoea or infection, a new report shows.

In a bid to combat rampant obesity levels, law-makers in the US city of Baldwin Park have imposed a moratorium on new fast-food outlets.