Building upon the highly successful Khalifa Port Coral Relocation project announced at the start of 2021, AD Ports Group, has made public its partnership with NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) for the creation of a research study on coral relocation, WAM reports. Spearheaded by Professor John A. Burt, Program Head of Environmental Studies and Associate Professor […]
Electronic waste or e-waste is the type of waste that is currently growing most dynamically. It includes: ▪ mobile phones, smartphones; ▪ computer technologies; ▪ printers, telephones and faxes; ▪ home appliances, TVs; ▪ electronic boards, chips, and electronic toys. E-waste is expected to reach about 52.2 million tons by the end of 2021, Waste […]
While we forget to turn off the tap when brushing our teeth, the world is already calling water “blue gold of the XXI century” and “new oil.” These names emphasize that water supplies are dwindling, and our needs are increasing. Today it becomes evident that this everyday blessing is, actually, a luxury that is not […]
The Department of Environment (DOE) is working with the United Nations Green Climate Fund (GCF), under the auspices of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), to reduce the effects of climate change, Tehran Times reports. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Department of Environment (DOE), […]
The cub is the latest of 16 born to date at the Arabian Leopard Breeding Center in the Prince Saud Al-Faisal Wildlife Research Center in Taif. The Arabian leopard is classified as “critically endangered;” numbers in the wild have declined to fewer than 200 because of poaching and loss of habitat. A female Arabian leopard […]
China is implementing power rationing as supplies dwindle due to the price rise of imported coal. Let’s get to know what happens, thanks to The Guardian. The situation is widespread. In recent days, factories in 20 of China’s 31 provinces have suffered a loss of power, forcing many to shut down production, at least for […]
Dubai Sports Council (DSC) has announced that the second season of the Women’s Cycling Challenge will take place on Friday, 8th of October, on the Al Qudra Cycle Track inside Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve, WAM reports. The event is presented by DP World and held under the umbrella of DSC and Dubai Women’s Sports […]
A water tornado passed through the German city of Kiel and injured several people. The element threw rowers out of boats and damaged property, BBC reports. It did not last long but uprooted trees and tore off several roofs. Police said four people were seriously injured. https://twitter.com/BreakingIEN/status/1443268814435758086 https://twitter.com/daed8lus/status/1443262497671294980 Water tornadoes occur over oceans, rivers, and […]
The International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC) and the Emirates Schools Establishment (ESE) announced the 2021 Young Conservationist Authors competition winners. The work of the fifteen winning teams of students from schools across the UAE has been published in a book, “Stories from our Environment,” unveiled at the Abu Dhabi Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX). […]
A tea bag is part of the daily reality of millions of people. Bay, wait for 1 minute, and everything is done. But how safe is it to use? What material is it made of? What kind of paper does not soak in water? It turns out that there can be a lot of questions […]
