Author: EcoLife

    Greece burning: wildfires spread, causing mass evacuations
    09 Aug 2021

    Thousands of tourists and residents have been evacuated from towns north of the Greek capital, Athens, as wildfires spread across the country. Strong winds and high temperatures make it difficult to control the blazes, which have killed at least two people, including a firefighter. Vast clouds of smoke and ash near Athens have meant some […]

    Abu Dhabi begins to regulate liquid discharge to the marine environment

    A new law regulating liquid discharge into the marine environment from land-based activities has come into effect in Abu Dhabi Emirate, Gulf News reports. The Environment Agency implements the regulation – Abu Dhabi (EAD), the emirate’s environment sector regulator – and aims to preserve marine water and sediment quality. The regulation also sets standards for […]

    Ten simple steps to being more sustainable in clothing

    Think again if you don’t believe you have the time or money to make a difference with your clothing choices. This is the main motto of the Harpersbazaar article, and we agree for sure! Let’s check it out. The idea of creating a sustainable or ethical wardrobe from scratch is, without a doubt, a daunting […]

    Go green in Dubai this-summer! Watch your water electricity consumption
    09 Aug 2021

    Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched its ‘Let’s Make This Summer Green’ campaign for the sixth consecutive year. Themed ‘Make Unforgettable Memories’, the three-month campaign will take place digitally across DEWA’s social media channels, as well as its internal and external channels, Gulf News reports. The campaign encourages individuals and organizations this summer […]

    Dubai forms teams of UAE nationals to lead the transformation of public parks

    The first impressions of what Dubai’s redesigned public parks could look like will be showcased by the end of September, officials said here on Sunday. The update came during a gathering at Dubai Media Office of 30 Emirati creative talents entrusted with submitting proposals and designs to redevelop ten public parks, Gulf news states. The […]

    Gulf Stream loss of stability: Scientists spot warning signs
    08 Aug 2021

    Gulf Stream and other Atlantic currents are losing stability, the consequences can be catastrophic. The system of currents in the Atlantic Ocean has shown an almost complete loss of stability over the past 100 years, which threatens with serious consequences for the Earth’s climate, The Guardian reports, citing a study published in the journal Nature […]

    Iran water: What’s causing the shortages?

    Protests in Iran against a range of grievances – including a severe lack of water and power blackouts – have drawn attention to the country’s wider water problems. Experts have raised concerns about the situation for many years, so what’s to blame for Iran’s water crisis? Let’s get acquainted with BBC opinion about water crisis […]

    Opinion: Oman’s metro rail project is a step to develop a knowledge-based economy
    08 Aug 2021

    Plans are underway to set up a metro network that will connect Ruwi and Muttrah to Muscat International Airport and Seeb, Gulf News reports. The metro will be one of the main transport arteries of a new, revitalised Muscat, which will have Ghala as the centre of its commercial activities, as per the Oman National […]

    Top 16 of Best Environmental Films of recent years
    08 Aug 2021

    Environmental issues have proved themselves to be an increasingly hot subject in film and television. With access to a wide range of environmentally-themed documentaries or movies, it might be overwhelming searching for entertaining yet educational content. From old to new, let’s get to know what are 16 of the best environmental films of 2020, according […]

    Desertification: scale, rate and the role of humanity
    08 Aug 2021

    Every year on June 17, the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is celebrated. Activists of the Plant-Based campaign decided to find out what kind of day it is and what to do with it. Read what happened in the article. How do we affect the planet? Everything originates from the soil – a […]