The Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi Completes First Atmospheric Research Expedition in the Arabian Gulf 28/12/2023

The Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi (EAD) announced that it has successfully completed the first ever Atmospheric Research Expedition in the Arabian Gulf onboard its state-of-the-art marine research vessel - Jaywun. ...more

Grey areas of going green: The environmental impact of ‘eco-friendly’ alternatives 28/12/2023

In a world increasingly conscious of environmental sustainability, numerous products have been marketed as “eco-friendly” alternatives to more harmful ones. ...more

Climate change: Seasonal shifts causing 'chaos' for UK nature 28/12/2023

The loss of predictable weather patterns is "causing chaos" for nature, according to the National Trust. ...more

Buildings kill a billion US birds a year. These architects want to save them 28/12/2023

Chicago’s 82-story Aqua Tower appears to flutter with the wind. Its unusual, undulating facade has made it one of the most unique features of Chicago’s skyline, distinct from the many right-angled glass towers that surround it. ...more

Study compares environmental impact of using banknotes to driving a car 28/12/2023

The average person's use of banknotes in the EU every year has a similar environmental impact to driving a car for 8km. ...more

The Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi Discovers Eight New to Science Invertebrate Species 27/12/2023

The Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi (EAD) announced the discovery of eight ‘new to science’ invertebrate species, which were scientifically confirmed earlier this year. ...more

Middle East temperature surge may be overestimated, report suggests 27/12/2023

Temperature increases over the Arabian Peninsula prompted by climate change may not be as steep as some forecasts, a study shows. ...more

AI Forecasts Microplastics' Impact on Soil Properties 27/12/2023

Plastic waste and its buildup in nature has become a major environmental concern in recent times. While plastic pollution in the oceans is undoubtedly a concern, the presence of plastics in soils around the world is also known to cause severe environmental and health issues. As plastics fragment into smaller pieces known as microplastics (MPs) in the soil through natural and anthropogenic processes, they drastically alter soil properties. Moreover, they are also absorbed by plants, potentially entering human food chain and causing health complications. ...more

Amazon drought: 'We've never seen anything like this' 27/12/2023

The Amazon rainforest experienced its worst drought on record in 2023. Many villages became unreachable by river, wildfires raged and wildlife died. Some scientists worry events like these are a sign that the world's biggest forest is fast approaching a point of no return. ...more

Ski resorts battle for a future as snow declines in climate crisis 27/12/2023

After promising early dumps of snow in some areas of Europe this autumn, the pattern of recent years resumed and rain and sleet took over. ...more