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    Eco Souk and Elite Paper Recycling Factory sign Memorandum on environmental sustainability

    In an effort to reduce waste and its accumulation and damages to the environment and society, Eco Souk and Elite Paper Recycling Factory have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU was signed in the presence of Laura Brennan, Eco Souk Managing Director and Catina Aghayan, Elite Paper Recycling Factory Business Strategy and Communication […]

    Flying Colours – a book on butterflies promotes environmental education in Qatar

    Qatar is getting more green cover thanks to the aggressive plantation drive initiated by the authorities ahead of the 2022 World Cup. With the green cover increasing a lot of birds and butterflies have moved in to make the parks and sports stadiums their new home. A number of butterflies can be spotted in the […]

    Laboratory made wood: can bioprinting save forests from deforestation?

    Wood is a renewable resource, but the total area of ​​forests is rapidly shrinking. It takes decades to grow new ones. In addition, the production of lumber is quite costly: it requires water, land, fertilizers, plus handling and transportation costs. Are there any alternatives? Let’s check thankfully to Knife magazine. Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute […]

    Due to climate change, half of the people on the planet will have allergies

    From 10 to 30% of the world’s population suffers from hay fever – an allergy to flowering plants. For allergy sufferers, the sneezing season can last from spring to mid-autumn – and it’s gradually getting longer. Let’s check why morbidity is progressing and how people’s health is related to the problem of climate change. This […]

    Denmark started running its entire economy on 100% wind energy
    31 May 2021

    Countries all over the world are making major strides in renewable energy. Many nations are investing in new clean energy infrastructure. It allows them to supply enough power to meet their energy needs by great percentages, if not entirely. In February, Denmark generated enough energy with its wind turbines to power the entire country for […]

    The marine environment of the Arabian Sea is under threat from rapid development, overfishing and pollution

    Award-winning documentary “A Voyage Against Time” follows three kayakers across the Gulf to spotlight the urgent need for a sustainable strategy that protects those whose livelihoods depend on it. Let’s check the article by Bashar Al Huneidi, founder of Kayak4Kuwait. His main message is that we must change our mode of consumption with a view […]

    Water as Iran’s biggest problem

    With supplies running out, water security could be the issue that finally makes the region’s countries work together. Let’s check how Alex Vatanka, the director of the Iran program at the Middle East Institute, describes the situation. Thanks to Foreign policy for this article. Author’s statement #1: Iran is parched. Indeed, this year is expected […]

    Saudi Arabia and World Bank create $100m fund to develop sustainable tourism

    Saudi Arabia, in partnership with the World Bank, pledged $100 million to create a global fund for inclusive tourism, according to the kingdom’s tourism minister Ahmed Al Khateeb, The National reports. “This will be the first and the only global fund dedicated solely to sustainable international tourism growth,” Mr Al Khateeb said at the Tourism […]

    How to cool the Earth, will trees save us, and what is the worst-case scenario for the future?
    31 May 2021

    The problem of climate change is already there. A 2013 UN report said that it’s necessary to keep the planet warming at less than 2 ° C in order to avoid irreversible changes in ecosystems, and in 2020 this figure was already 1.2 ° C. Many believe that if not decisive action is taken to […]

    Qatar natural wonders: brief introduction
    30 May 2021

    Qatar has its fair share of natural wonders! Whether you’re living here or just visiting, these top natural wonders are worth a break from the city and man-made attractions that Qatar has to offer. Plus, all of these do not need any entrance fee and are open 24/7! One caveat though is that there are […]