Environment News

UAE’s AI-powered tree to get new life for charities after COP28

The artwork on the screens around the base of the tree guides individuals to navigate to a spot to sign a pledge

Dubai school switches to B20 biodiesel for entire bus fleet to boost sustainability

This change would cut the school’s carbon footprint by 40 tons annually

World's first commercial-scale waste-to-hydrogen plant in Sharjah

Aligning with the UAE’s Net-Zero by 2050 Pathway, Beeah has made significant strides in increasing landfill waste diversion rates and contributing to net-zero emissions

'Bee the change': Expo City Dubai unveils global movement to protect bees

Campaign is part of the recently announced Trillion Bees coalition, that brings together businesses, organisations to mobilise more than 2 billion people and raising $1 billion in funds

UAE unites firefighters, civil defence bodies to reduce carbon emissions by 80%

Six nations signed a memorandum signalling a collective commitment to combat the environmental consequences of fires

Dubai launches one of world's largest marine reef development projects

The project is part of the city's efforts to increase fish stocks, support sustainable fishing and contribute to boosting food security

Meet three finalists of Zayed Sustainability Prize who struggle to change the world

Here are some of the amazing humanitarian initiatives that are in the running to win a part of the $3.6 million prize

This Emirati makes towels from plastic bottles, bamboo

The eco-friendly towels, created in collaboration with local artists, reflect UAE’s culture and heritage through designs

Air pollution behind over 250,000 deaths in Europe in 2021

European Environment Agency report says the deaths were attributable to exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution

UAE: World's first project to track kingfish by satellite implemented in Abu Dhabi

It will study behaviour and migration patterns in the waters of the Arabian Gulf and identifying their biological characteristics