Ukraine war passes half-year mark, leaving a ‘toxic environmental legacy’ 25/8/2022

Pictures of burned-out Russian tanks lying abandoned along Ukraine’s roads and tracks have become a familiar sight after six months of devastating war between the two neighbours. Less well known is the environmental cost of the more than 5,000 such military wrecks that Moscow’s forces have lost so far, according to a US intelligence tally.  ...more

California to pass 2035 ban of gas car sales 25/8/2022

California is expected on Thursday to approve a ban on the sale of new gas-powered cars that would begin in 2035.   ...more

Insects could give meaty taste to food – and help environment – scientists find 25/8/2022

Insects can be turned into meat-like flavors, helping provide a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional meat options, scientists have discovered. ...more

These 8 endangered animals are making a comeback 25/8/2022

The animal kingdom is fraught with challenges, from predators to lost habitat and food shortages. While some species adapt to the changes, others suffer high casualties, driving dozens of animals onto the endangered species list. At the last report, the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species included 225 animals that are categorized as Critically Endangered.  ...more

Sharjah to ban single-use plastic bags and materials from 2024 24/8/2022

Sharjah will ban the use of single-use plastic bags and materials from January 1, 2024, the emirate's executive council said on Tuesday. ...more

Greenhouse gas emissions falling in most source sectors 24/8/2022

Climate change can be an overwhelming theme with many indicators involved. To better understand it, Eurostat published yesterday a Statistics Explained article on climate change and its driving forces providing a long-term analysis and in-depth background.  ...more

Europe facing its worst drought in 500 years - study 24/8/2022

Europe is facing its worst drought in at least 500 years, with two-thirds of the continent in a state of alert or warning, reducing inland shipping, electricity production and the yields of certain crops, a European Union agency said on Tuesday. ...more

Wind turbine blades could be recycled into gummy bears, scientists say 24/8/2022

The next generation of wind turbine blades could be recycled into gummy bears at the end of their service, scientists have said. ...more

Gentle dugongs functionally extinct in Chinese waters - study 24/8/2022

The dugong, a gentle marine mammal that has frequented China's southern waters for hundreds of years, has become functionally extinct in the country, a new study said on Wednesday. ...more

Almost half of UAE residents aim to make their homes sustainable: Survey 23/8/2022

At least 47 per cent of UAE residents aim to make their home as environmentally friendly as possible, with more than half (55 per cent) considering sustainability a key factor when purchasing electronic products, according to a new survey. ...more