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Environment

Read the latest environment and climate news

Rain is forecast for much of the country this week. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Rain expected in Abu Dhabi and Dubai with temperatures to drop below 30°C

UAENovember 09, 2026
A forest fire in Antalya in 2021. Five years later, the Turkish city is hosting the Cop31 climate change conference. Getty Images

Can Cop31 in Turkey put climate change back on top of the world's agenda?

EnvironmentNovember 06, 2026
Falconer Ammar bin Humaid Al Marri with one of his birds. Victor Besa / The National

How falconry season brings Emiratis together in Abu Dhabi

UAEOctober 31, 2026
Beaches in Umm Al Quwain, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah have been temporarily closed. Photo: Umm Al Quwain Municipality

UAE contains oil spill as multi-agency operation continues along coastline

UAEOctober 30, 2026
Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan Al Qasimi says Sharjah's development is intended to support a growing population while enhancing the emirate's quality of life. Ruel Pableo for The National
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Khor Fakkan Port expansion to strengthen Sharjah's role in regional trade

UAEOctober 30, 2026
Inspections are continuing to ensure full compliance with environmental requirements, the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi says. Photo: Wam

Company fined Dh15,000 for environmental offences in Abu Dhabi

UAEOctober 29, 2026
A woman paddleboards against the Kuala Lumpur skyline, blanketed in haze, as unhealthy air quality is reported in the city. EPA

Oh, how we wish the haze choking South-East Asia was just fog

CommentOctober 29, 2026
Specialised teams in Sharjah are taking action to protect the emirate’s coastline. Photo: Sharjah Municipality

UAE oil spill: Sharjah closes all beaches as clean-up effort continues

UAEOctober 28, 2026
Umm Al Quwain Municipality teams are conducting clean-up operations in response to the oil spill. Photo: Umm Al Quwain Municipality

Containing oil spills is race against time, say clean-up experts

UAEOctober 24, 2026
The Himalayan salamander lives in mountain ponds and grows up to 20cm long. Photo: Rahul Shankar
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How a small community became the last hope for the Himalayan salamander

LifestyleOctober 13, 2026
Fungi: Web of Life, narrated by Bjork, is among the documentaries screening at the festival. Photo: Al Sidr Environmental Film Festival

Al Sidr Environmental Film Festival returns to Abu Dhabi with message of renewal

CultureOctober 09, 2026
For the time being, setting aside the disruptions associated with the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz, oil demand is buoyant and growing at a steady pace. AFP

Oil’s long goodbye – what it means for the Gulf

CommentOctober 08, 2026
An oil spill from the tanker Caroline Bezengi, which ran aground on June 30, reached Oman's coastline. Reuters

Iran war causing 'unprecedented' ecological damage in Gulf

GulfOctober 03, 2026
Dubai is one area of the UAE that is expanding its charging infrastructure at fuel stations, on motorways, in malls and in residential areas. Chris Whiteoak / The National

How the UAE can amp up its electric vehicle drive to meet 2050 net-zero target

WeekendOctober 02, 2026
Awards were presented to pupils, teachers and schools at a ceremony at Sorbonne University held to honour the life and work of Dr Goodall. Photo: Roots & Shoots UAE
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Youth-led green projects to honour Jane Goodall in UAE

UAESeptember 30, 2026
The story of Lebanese conservationist Mona Khalil, who dedicated her time to helping preserve wildlife in Lebanon before she was brutally killed in an Israeli airstrike. Her followers are now keeping her work alive.
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Mona Khalil: A conservationist's legacy lives on

MENASeptember 29, 2026
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