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Overcoming Hurdles to Embrace Sustainability

In the modern world, the call for sustainable practices echoes louder than ever, however adoption often pauses behind. Regardless of mounting evidence of the harmful effects of climate change and environmental degradation, several hurdles impede the widespread embrace of sustainability. Economic reflections often clash with

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DEWA celebrates World Environment Day with Sustainability Initiatives

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority DEWA organized World Environment Day 2024 with the theme “Generation Restoration.” The campaign involved awareness activities encouraging solar energy use, tree planting, and plastic waste reduction. DEWA team up with local organizations to conduct sustainability workshops, focusing senior citizens and

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The Uneven Impact of Climate Change on the Poor

The rising climate crisis is a stark reminder of the deep inequalities fixed in our global systems. While wealthier nations and individuals contribute significantly to the greenhouse gas emissions through industrial activities, too much consumption, and unsustainable practices, it is the poorest and most vulnerable

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Study finds soil bacteria reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Oslo: A Norwegian study finds soil bacteria reduce greenhouse gas emissions in food production. Nitrogen fertilization in agricultural soil is an important source of nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas. While it was long supposed that reducing these emissions was dreadful, researchers from the Norwegian

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High Levels of Pollution Detected in Office Buildings

A recent study conducted by University of Purdue exposes alarming levels of pollution in urban office buildings, exceeding those found on city streets. Using cutting-edge technology, scientists discovered that modern office constructions release volatile organic compounds (VOCs), potentially taking part significantly to urban air pollution.

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Bridging the Climate-Health Gap

GENEVA – According to the WHO, around two billion people lack safe drinking water, and climate change worsens health issues like heat-related illnesses and facing malnourishment. Developing countries, contributing least to climate change, bear the impact of its health impacts and lack resources for adaptation.

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Forest Fire Lasts to Rage in Soon Valley, Pakistan

The District Emergency Officer reported that the wildfire in the Soon Valley forest remains uncontrolled. The fire, which started yesterday at Dhoke Miani, has postured severe threats to wildlife and has already scorched thousands of trees to ashes. Efforts to extinguish the fire are continuing

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Europe’s Carbon Border Tax Advances the Fight Against Climate Change

CAMBRIDGE – The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), launched in October 2023, wants importers to report greenhouse-gas emissions from imported goods. Starting in January 2026, the EU will impose tariffs on imports from countries missing comparable carbon pricing. Targeting aluminum, iron, steel, cement,

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