Ninety-four years ago, Henry Ford built a utopian city in the Amazon, intended to be free from alcohol and unemployment. But seven years later, the Fordland project failed. We’ve found a brilliant explanation of why no one liked living in Ford’s utopia. Columnist Anton Semizhenko has read a dozen articles and a book by Greg […]
So many stories we’ve heard from COP26, which lasts in Glasgow during November 2. Let’s get to know the main issues. More than 90 countries agree to cut methane emissions by 30% by 2030 The US authorities have already published a national action plan, according to which the oil and gas industry should reduce […]
Four Pacific-facing Latin American nations have committed to joining their marine reserves to form one interconnected area, creating one of the world’s richest pockets of ocean biodiversity. ‘Mega-MPA’ in Pacific will link waters of Ecuador, Colombia, Panama and Costa Rica to protect migratory turtles, whales and sharks from fishing fleets, The Guardian states. Panama, Ecuador, […]
The Asia Pacific Group of nations endorsed the UAE’s bid to host the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in 2023, BNA reports. The endorsement was made at the COP26 summit in Glasgow that has brought nation states together to accelerate action on the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on […]
A study conducted by a team from the Sultan Qaboos University on the areas in Oman most prone to cyclones can help plan for future adverse weather events, Times of Oman reports. Published in July, the research studied the effect of cyclones in the governorates of Muscat, Al Batinah and Al Sharqiyah, which are at […]
The Office for Conservation of the Environment at the Diwan of Royal Court recorded the presence of about 200 Steppe Eagles in the Governorate of Dhofar at the beginning of their winter migration to the Sultanate of Oman and a number of neighboring countries. In a statement, the office said: “To enhance biodiversity and provide […]
News from COP26 is coming faster and faster. This article will summarize what politics said on November 2 about the Gulf countries at the conference in Glasgow. *** Kuwait to adopt national low carbon strategy until 2050 – Amir’s Representative His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad AI-JaberAI-Sabah’s Representative, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh […]
Kuwaiti environment authorities had booked an unspecified number of persons for collecting shells and snails on the country’s shores and islands in violation of environment protection codes, local media reported. The violations were registered during a campaign mounted by the government Environment Public Authority. “Some persons were spotted collecting shells without being aware that they […]
The Paris Climate Agreement had become a significant achievement of the world community in the fight against global warming over the past quarter-century. However, there are still many obstacles to achieving the objectives of the document. We’ve found a brilliant review on this issue written by DW. The UN Climate Change Conference (COP), which takes […]
Saudi Arabia is celebrating World Cities Day, strengthening cooperation between countries in addressing the challenges of urbanization in cities and creating awareness of the successes and challenges of urban sustainability. A UNGA resolution established World Cities Day on Dec. 27, 2013, setting Oct. 31 to promote and inspire action on the concept of sustainable urbanization. […]
