Doctors have warned of the hidden impact of extreme heat as temperatures in some parts of the UAE could break May records and edge towards 50°C. The National Centre for Meteorology forecasts 49°C for Al Ain and other inland areas on Friday, prompting doctors to encourage high-risk groups to take extra precautions to stay safe. Although adequate hydration is […]
Doctors in the UAE have sent out a safety plea to the public as temperatures soar ahead of the sizzling summer season. The mercury has been on the rise across the Emirates in recent days, with the temperature reaching a scorching 46.1°C in Al Shawamekh, Abu Dhabi, last Wednesday. The sweltering conditions have prompted medics […]
Dubai authorities have released predatory fish to feast on mosquito larvae to help tackle a rise in numbers of the insect prompted by rainstorms which lashed the emirate last week. Dubai Municipality breeds up to 20,000 fish a year to disrupt breeding hotspots, such as stagnant water ponds, which provide perfect conditions for mosquitoes to thrive. This year, […]
Researchers from the Center for Nuclear Energy in Agriculture at the University of São Paulo (CENA-USP) have identified multiple classes of antibiotics in the Piracicaba River, a major waterway in São Paulo state, Brazil. Their findings, published in Environmental Sciences Europe, show that these substances are not only present in the water but also accumulate in […]
Residents who return to their homes following wildfires may be unknowingly exposing themselves to harmful chemicals. The dangers of wildfires do not end when the flames are extinguished, and the long-term threat may be putting thousands at risk. Last year saw deadly blazes tear through Europe, burning more than a million hectares of land. This is four […]
Researchers have warned of the unexpected consequences of extremely hot, humid conditions during pregnancy. Millions of children risk experiencing stunted growth if heat-trapping emissions continue to bake the planet. The dangers of extreme heat are already well established, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) warning that exposure to elevated temperatures exacerbates underlying illnesses such as […]
Long-term exposure to polluted air may significantly reduce the positive health effects of regular physical activity, according to new research from an international team that included experts from UCL (University College London). The study, published in BMC Medicine, examined information from over 1.5 million adults who were monitored for more than ten years across several countries, […]
A new study has assessed the growing toll of climate change on human health. Climate change can have an impact on people’s lives, health, and livelihoods. And when governments around the world fail to act, millions are affected. A new study, published by The Lancet, looks at how these “delays in adaptation” exacerbate the effects of […]
Scientists warn that without major changes to what we eat, climate targets will be missed. About 15 million deaths could be avoided each year and agricultural emissions could drop by 15 per cent if people worldwide shift to healthier, predominantly plant-based diets, according to the EAT-Lancet Commission. The latest report brought together scientists worldwide to review […]
Dubai: Plastic, and its remnants such as microplastics, are now present in nearly every part of our lives, from daily shopping to the water we drink and the food we eat. Acknowledging the impact of plastic pollution, the UAE is taking decisive action to eliminate unnecessary plastic from everyday use. From January 2026, the country […]
