A new report has exposed that refineries producing ‘green’ fuel, projected to protect the environment, have become major polluters themselves. According to report, 275 biofuel and ethanol manufacturing companies in the U.S. discharged 12 million tons of toxic substances in 2022. In comparison, traditional oil
A residential-sized solar panel has made a new world record by converting sunlight into the electricity with over 7% enhancement in current module efficiency. UK-based startup Oxford PV introduced next-generation tandem solar cells using “miraculous material” perovskite to improve traditional silicon solar panel performance. The
In a milestone for wildlife protection, the UAE has released 63 falcons into the wilds of Kazakhstan, and now bringing the total number returned to nature to 2,274. This effort is a part of the Sheikh Zayed Falcon Release Programme, established in 1995 to save
LONDON: Though the absence of water and oxygen on Mars is known to deter human life, the internal effects on human body might be even more critical. A study by kidney specialists at University College London, recently published in Nature, reveals that long-term space travel
A new report tells that the climate impact of first two years of Russia-Ukraine conflict exceeds the annual greenhouse gas emissions of 175 countries. The fight has generated at least 175 million tons of CO2 equivalent, driven by warfare, flight reroutes, forced migration, fires and
Dialogues in Bonn failed to advance as wealthy nations avoided talk over specific financial commitments for post-2025 climate finance goal, set to be concluded at COP29. Delegates from both developing and developed countries left the talks dissatisfied, with fiery exchanges underlining the lack of progress.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for a worldwide ban on advertising by coal, oil, and gas companies in a bid to fight the rising climate crisis. This comes as temperatures climb to record highs, with the past year being the hottest on the record
Promoting sustainability is one of the valuable goal for families, and parents can play an important role in teaching and modeling eco-friendly practices. Here are five important tips for parents to help promote sustainability: 1. Lead by Example: Practice Recycling: Make recycling a household activity
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
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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