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No heat, no excuses – How Dubai’s Mallathon is turning malls into fitness communities 13/8/2025
No heat, no excuses – How Dubai’s Mallathon is turning malls into fitness communities At 6:30am, when most shopping malls in Dubai are still dark, shutters pulled down and corridors silent, the Mall of the Emirates was full of life. Sneakers were laced, smartwatches synced, and residents, young and old lined up not for sales, but for steps. ...more
Global plastic treaty talks are ‘difficult', European commissioner says 13/8/2025
Global plastic treaty talks are ‘difficult', European commissioner says Negotiations to debate the terms of a global treaty to curb plastic pollution are proving difficult, the European Union environment commissioner said on Tuesday. ...more
Amazon rainforest is approaching 'tipping points' that could transform it into a drier savanna 13/8/2025
Amazon rainforest is approaching 'tipping points' that could transform it into a drier savanna The Amazon could be racing closer to a calamitous tipping point that would transform the lush rainforest into a drier savanna within a century, researchers warn. ...more
Vape sellers to pay disposal costs under plans to end UK’s ‘throwaway culture’ 13/8/2025
Vape sellers to pay disposal costs under plans to end UK’s ‘throwaway culture’ Ministers say online vendors of electrical goods such as microwaves will also have to contribute to recycling fees. ...more
Fossil-fuelled heat has caused tropical birds to decline by ‘up to 38%’ since 1950s 13/8/2025
Fossil-fuelled heat has caused tropical birds to decline by ‘up to 38%’ since 1950s An uptick in heat extremes, driven by human-caused climate change, has caused tropical bird populations to decline by up to 38% since the 1950s, according to a first-of-its-kind analysis. ...more
Record warm seas help to bring extraordinary new species to UK waters 12/8/2025
Record warm seas help to bring extraordinary new species to UK waters The UK's seas have had their warmest start to the year since records began, helping to drive some dramatic changes in marine life and for its fishing communities. ...more
Top climate tech exec: The AC gap between Europe and America is becoming an economic liability 12/8/2025
Top climate tech exec: The AC gap between Europe and America is becoming an economic liability In the U.S., 90% of households have AC. In Europe? Just 20% on average. In some countries, such as the UK, that number falls to less than 5%. ...more
Why Higher Beef Prices Aren’t Actually Good News for Climate Change 12/8/2025
Why Higher Beef Prices Aren’t Actually Good News for Climate Change Beef prices are at a record high, but that doesn’t mean less meat production. ...more
What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself? 12/8/2025
What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself? Warm weather can often bring high levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. UV radiation is emitted by the Sun and penetrates the Earth's atmosphere. Some exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much can cause skin damage. ...more
Climate change is killing fireflies – threatening a US summer ritual 12/8/2025
Climate change is killing fireflies – threatening a US summer ritual Scientists say lightning bugs are having a revival this year – but they’re concerned about the insects’ long-term viability. ...more
 
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