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The tough Ghaf tree carries great significance in the UAE, and is recognised for its ability to thrive in arid environments. ...more |
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Hydrogen has long been seen as a wonder fuel that does not give off greenhouse gases when used, and which could help replace fossil fuels. But there is at least one major drawback to this idea because the production of hydrogen largely uses fossil fuels and so making clean hydrogen from the process of splitting water needs renewable sources of electricity. Lots of power is required and it is expensive.
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Years of network expansion on land in Germany has led to a drop in the proportion of offshore wind power contributed from the North Sea to the country's total wind energy output, Dutch grid operator TenneT said on Monday. ...more |
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The financial sector needs a separate law to impose environmental and human rights obligations after being excluded from a December deal, says a draft seen by Euronews. ...more |
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One of our planet's most vital defences against global warming is itself being ravaged by climate change. ...more |
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Toxic emissions from the Canadian tar sands – already one of the dirtiest fossil fuels – have been dramatically underestimated, according to a study. ...more |
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The world's largest cruise ship set on its maiden voyage on Saturday, but environmental groups are concerned that the liquefied natural gas-powered vessel - and other giant cruise liners to follow - will leak harmful methane into the atmosphere. ...more |
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Skiers are leaving “forever chemicals” in the snow on ski slopes, a study has found. ...more |
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The recent Arctic blasts across the United States left some electric vehicle (EV) owners in a jam. ...more |
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Groundwater levels across the world have shown widespread and "accelerated" decline over the past 40 years, driven by unsustainable irrigation practices as well as climate change, according to a study published on Wednesday. ...more |
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