Maine's lakes and ponds are a treasured cultural and economic resource. And now for the first time, the state has issued online "scorecards" that show individual water bodies' environmental conditions. Monitors have been collecting data on water quality and other issues for decades, but the information may not be easy for many people to access...

This agreement marks the first formal partnership between the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the State of Qatar. Under the agreement, IUCN will provide technical support to enhance Khor Al-Adaid’s readiness and alignment with global standards and international best practices for effective protection and management. Speaking on the occasion, H.E. Dr. Hany...

A broad measure of investment fell more than 10 percent in November, continuing a recent reversal and signaling the depth of China’s property crisis.