• Community, Sustainable
yellow-bellied sea snake

Why climate change is drawing more sea snakes to Abu Dhabi 

Harriet Shephard October 24, 2021

Abu Dhabi is home to an amazing collection of marine life. Dolphins, turtles and even the occasional whale shark can all be spotted around the coastline, and these sightings are always met with immense joy and excitement.  But lately, a less-cuddly sea creature has been congregating in the emirate — one many people have no desire to see. The Abu Dhabi Environment Agency (EAD) has issued a warning to look out for sea snakes swimming

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IPCC solar Dubai

Middle East is ready to respond to IPCC climate change challenge, say UAE experts

Caline Malek August 19, 2021

Regional experts reacting to the recent, dire report from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) say the Middle East is more than up to the job of responding to its red alert for humanity.  The report confirmed that human influence has indisputably warmed the climate system, raising global surface temperature. It also confirmed that there is no going back from some changes already affecting the climate system. With contributions from 750 authors, citing

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Earth Day Beach cleanup

6 tips to make this Earth Day count

livehealthymag.com April 22, 2021

Every year since 1970, Earth Day brings together the world’s countries and communities in a bid to highlight how important it is to assist mother nature when it comes to restoring equilibrium among our precious planetary ecosystems. But this year, the need has never been more critical, says Sébastien Chauvin, chief executive of Veolia Middle East. “It is our duty to do whatever we can to reduce water consumption, electricity wastage as well as actively recycle whenever

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environment and immunity

How helping our environment helps our immunity

Anna Pukas March 7, 2021

The environment has many layers – home, workplace, community and planet – and all of them affect our immune system in both positive and negative ways. Even small changes, like choosing the right paint, can help against damaging our health and immunity.

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Emirates Literature Festival

Emirates Literature Festival dives into nutrition, nature and more

Ann Marie McQueen January 28, 2021

The Emirates Literature Festival is back at Dubai Festival City from February 4-6, with events also at the Jameel Arts Center and Al Serkal Avenue. This year’s program features a range of talks by authors and writing workshops, explorations of poetry, art and creativity, alongside sessions that address our environment and basic physical and mental health.  Celebrating Nature Major Ali Al Suwaidi, president of the Emirates Marine Environmental Group, often called ‘the UAE’s last pearl

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