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![Atlantic Ocean circulation nearing ‘devastating’ tipping point, study finds Atlantic Ocean circulation nearing ‘devastating’ tipping point, study finds](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_e06bd23b-ea27-4a84-b817-2bfbe6b4dd84_.jpeg) |
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The circulation of the Atlantic Ocean is heading towards a tipping point that is “bad news for the climate system and humanity”, a study has found.The circulation of the Atlantic Ocean is heading towards a tipping point that is “bad news for the climate system and humanity”, a study has found. ...more |
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![England brings in biodiversity rules to force builders to compensate for loss of nature England brings in biodiversity rules to force builders to compensate for loss of nature](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_63166054-d1af-4475-8d75-2d3209e228bf_.jpeg) |
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England is launching a biodiversity credit scheme this week that attempts to force all new road and housebuilding projects to benefit nature, rather than damage it. ...more |
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![The world is reducing its reliance on fossil fuels – except for in three key sectors The world is reducing its reliance on fossil fuels – except for in three key sectors](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_8a3f33e7-1e03-40b8-9437-044b1ca8076a_.jpeg) |
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Humanity has made some uneven progress in reducing our addiction to fossil fuels – but there remain three areas of our lives in which we are notably not on track to kick the habit over the next 30 years, according to a new analysis. ...more |
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![AFED at the World Conference on Environmental Education AFED at the World Conference on Environmental Education](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_bcf1cf65-1d3c-476c-bae2-9e190de9a68d_.JPG) |
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The Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED) participated in the 12th World Conference on Environmental Education, which was held in Abu Dhabi. ...more |
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![Royal Commission for AlUla celebrates International Day of the Arabian Leopard with new ‘Leap of Hope’ Campaign Royal Commission for AlUla celebrates International Day of the Arabian Leopard with new ‘Leap of Hope’ Campaign](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_200d369c-9a1e-4a3b-869a-e964e069ea74_.jpeg) |
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Following the United Nations declaration of the first International Day of the Arabian Leopard, on 10 February the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) continues to expand its long-term mission to safeguard the ‘Critically Endangered’ Big Cat species from the physical world into the virtual. ...more |
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![ICC prosecutor wants court to try 'environmental crimes' ICC prosecutor wants court to try 'environmental crimes'](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_030b73ea-4e68-487a-a5fd-ca5d8d9b7f30_.jpeg) |
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Karim Khan said chemical attacks or assaults on nuclear plants could come under the existing terms of offences the court is authorised to prosecute: genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity or crimes of aggression. ...more |
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![Russia must pay for environmental damage in Ukraine, international group says Russia must pay for environmental damage in Ukraine, international group says](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_c7b4577b-316f-44f3-81db-958287939b1e_.jpeg) |
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Ukraine should seek reparations from Russia for environmental costs such as contamination by land mines, a group of international figures including climate activist Greta Thunberg and European politicians said in a report on Friday. ...more |
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![US government announces intent to fund methane reduction projects US government announces intent to fund methane reduction projects](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_e208f9e1-28a1-461e-8576-ae7beabb7c65_.jpeg) |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) released a notice of intent on Friday to help fund projects aimed at reducing methane emissions from the oil and gas sectors. ...more |
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![EU countries back truck emissions law after German hold-up EU countries back truck emissions law after German hold-up](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_6dd0a938-f5af-4186-929e-434959279c14_.jpeg) |
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European Union countries voted to pass a law to reduce emissions from trucks on Friday, after late demands by Germany had threatened to sink the policy. ...more |
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![The Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi and Modon Properties Introduce Region’s First Smog-Free Tower for a Cleaner Future The Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi and Modon Properties Introduce Region’s First Smog-Free Tower for a Cleaner Future](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_a61b1aa4-c369-499f-a25f-b3f2bdaa0c67_.jpeg) |
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As part of its efforts to maintain air quality and reduce the effects of climate change, the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD), in partnership with Modon Properties, inaugurated the region’s first smog-free tower at Hudayriat Island. The new air purification tower is an urban innovation designed to enhance air quality in the area and provide an inspirational experience of a clean and green future. ...more |
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