The British government has unveiled plans for what it describes as the country’s “biggest expansion of nuclear power for 70 years” to bolster energy security, bring down household bills and help the country meet carbon-emission targets. The Civil Nuclear Roadmap will explore the construction of a major new power station as big as Hinkley C and Sizewell […]
Global temperatures in 2024 could outstrip last year’s record, the World Meteorological Organisation has warned. The UN weather agency said 2023 was the hottest on record by a “large margin”, with average temperatures approaching 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Analysis by WMO of six international data sets found that the annual average global temperature in 2023 was warmer by 1.45°C, […]
Earth’s vital signs have reached unprecedented levels of degradation, posing a considerable risk to future life on the planet, a climate report has revealed. Published in Bioscience, the report indicates that 20 of the 35 monitored planetary vital signs, used as climate-change indicators, have reached historically adverse extremes. The research presents a collection of record-breaking climate-related occurrences […]
As the world grapples with climate change, the UAE stands at an enviable yet challenging crossroads. As the first country in the Gulf to set ambitious net-zero targets, the UAE is not just embracing global efforts to mitigate climate impact, it is also spearheading them. This commitment was echoed by Dr Sultan Al Jaber, President-designate of Cop28 and UAE’s […]
UAE clean energy company Masdar and US aerospace major Boeing have teamed up to help advance the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry in the Emirates and globally, as the commercial aviation sector pushes forward with its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The companies will collaborate in the development and adoption of policies, including accounting principles, for […]
Past climate action has been insufficient and more needs to be done by governments to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, to avoid loss and damage, and to adapt to climate change, a UN report has found. The report reflects the views of governments and their perspectives on the main elements that will help them make […]
Forward-thinking companies are embracing sustainable solutions to help the UAE go green – including turning plastic bottles into clothing and crafting biodegradable abayas. Businesses across the Emirates are answering the call to protect the planet on the road to the crucial Cop28 climate conference, being held in Dubai from November 30 to December 12. The UAE has called […]
The discovery of 52 critically endangered geckos on the UAE’s east coast has raised hopes for the survival of the threatened species. The Emirati leaf-toed gecko – Asaccus caudivolvulus – was thought to be on the brink of extinction but a 2022 expedition found the geckos in five locations despite heavy development in the area. Geckos play a crucial role […]
The heads of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank said on Thursday that the two bodies will enhance joint efforts to tackle the “existential threat of climate change”, as the world continues to grapple with economic challenges. “Climate change is a threat to global peace, security, economic stability and development,” Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the IMF, […]
The UN’s weather agency has warned that the hazards of air pollution arising from climate change are being overlooked in the battle against global warming. The World Meteorological Organisation, an intergovernmental group promoting international co-operation on atmospheric science, climatology, hydrology and geophysics, said air quality goes “hand-in-hand” with higher temperatures. On Wednesday, it published its […]
