A Tadweer recycling kiosk in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy: Tadweer

Waste is outpacing population growth – and this requires urgent action

The world can turn waste into opportunity by investing in the circular economy, leveraging emerging technologies and fostering global collaboration

Comment

Hoping to revive extinct mammoths, scientists create ‘woolly mice’

Science

Countries seal critical $200 billion deal to save nature

Environment

Extreme heat can age a person's genetic material as much as smoking, study finds

Science

Sharjah Ruler marks start of third harvest at vast wheat farm

UAE

Global warming is fuelling wildfires and the US home insurance crisis

US

Could alternative proteins take a bite out of the UAE's meat consumption?

UAE
A SpaceX rocket carries the first synthetic aperture radar satellite developed by YahSat and Bayanat as part of their constellation. Photo: Wam

Abu Dhabi set to become centre for Earth observation satellite manufacturing

Government bodies are expected to benefit from the satellite data with huge contract announced

UAE

UAE launches first phase of blue visa programme

UAE

RecordedWomen in Climate series: Gender gap

Recorded

Earth’s oceans are close to tipping point, expert says

UAE

Is climate change responsible for worsening wildfires?

Environment

Weather extremes ‘wreaking havoc’ on global water systems

Environment

Environmental damage 'will cost global economy $25 trillion a year'

Environment
At least 10 people have been killed as devastating wildfires rip through Los Angeles. AP Photo

Is climate change responsible for worsening wildfires?

Destruction in Los Angeles comes amid continued development in areas vulnerable to wildfires, according to researchers

Environment

Weather extremes ‘wreaking havoc’ on global water systems

Environment

Environmental damage 'will cost global economy $25 trillion a year'

Environment

Billions face arid future as climate change turns land to desert

Environment

TrendingIsrael storms UNRWA schools and Emirates posts record revenues

Beyond the HeadlinesWhat’s at risk under Israel’s planned Gaza offensive?

New foundation will lead aid distribution in Gaza, US State Department says

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Microsoft president wants to see US replicate Abu Dhabi's AI efforts

President Sheikh Mohamed and other world leaders congratulate Pope Leo XIV

Chasing sand storms: How UAE climate teams are preparing for adverse weather

UAE braces for prolonged hot summer with temperatures likely to hit 48oC

Abu Dhabi takes 172 million single-use plastic bags out of circulation in one year

Illegal drift nets killing Abu Dhabi’s dugongs

UAE to fund $20 million in Philippines towards resuscitation of major river

Saharan storms ‘threaten Europe’s solar power future’

Disney to open first Middle East theme park in Abu Dhabi

Disney to open first Middle East theme park in Abu Dhabi

Stunning light display celebrates Disneyland Abu Dhabi

Stunning light display celebrates Disneyland Abu Dhabi

Dubai awards Dh1 billion contract for construction of a second runway of Al Maktoum International Airport

Dubai awards Dh1 billion contract for construction of a second runway of Al Maktoum International Airport

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