Water consumption in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra region has been slashed by 75 per cent, thanks to irrigation methods used by the Department of Municipalities and Transport. Government figures show 12.4 billion gallons of water were saved in 2021, thanks to better use of natural resources. Only 1.2 millimetres of rain fell in the first […]
With landscapes parched, animals collapsing and dying, and people fleeing to camps with only the possessions they can carry, the drought in the Horn of Africa is already causing acute suffering. Yet the situation could become much, much worse in the coming weeks and months, with the UN having warned this week that several years […]
ABU DHABI, 22nd April, 2022 (WAM) — Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, said that, since its founding in 2006, Masdar’s mission has been to put the UAE on a path to a sustainable, diversified economy. In a statement marking Earth Day 2022, Al Ramahi stated, “At Masdar, we are proud pioneers […]
ABU DHABI, 22nd April, 2022 (WAM) — The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has completed the initial phase of its campaign to maintain the appearance of cities and to responsibly use natural resources by increasing groundwater efficiency in 2021 in the Al Dhafrah region through the Al Dhafrah Region Municipality (DRM). Seasonal irrigation tactics […]
DUBAI, 21st April, 2022 (WAM) — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has installed a 3.5 megawatt-peak rooftop solar power system across its operations, including its cargo and catering facilities, at Changi Airport (SIN). This comes as part of its continuous efforts to invest in infrastructure and equipment to further improve resource […]
Climate change and intensive agricultural practices have wiped out nearly half of the insects in some parts of the world, a report published Wednesday suggests. The warning is the first time a study has tested the link between rising temperatures and land use, and swingeing losses across numerous insect groups around the world. Limited available evidence […]
ABU DHABI, 20th April, 2022 (WAM) — Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, is undertaking a week of intensive research and testing on over 30 flights to test operational efficiencies, technology and procedures that will reduce carbon emissions, in an expansion of its ongoing sustainability flight testing programme. The week-long programme, […]
The Middle East and North Africa region was likely to be the first to face the risk of depleting fresh water, with water scarcity projected to increase by 15 per cent in the event of a global warming of 2°C, a report released on Tuesday said. The report, from the World Government Summit organisation, warned that climate change is set to […]
DUBAI, 20th April, 2022 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has added a Self-Assessment tool for residential customers to easily understand their consumption patterns, as part of DEWA’s Smart Living initiative. The Self-Assessment tool includes a survey on electricity and water consumption for customers to assess their consumption and learn about different ways […]
Beach-goers lather on sun cream on a daily basis to protect their skin from harmful UVB rays. As well as stopping your skin from burning, the cream or oil helps to guard against more harmful effects of the sun, such as skin cancer. However, a study has suggested that the use of sun cream could be endangering coral […]
