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UK to join major wind farm project with nine European countries 26/1/2026
UK to join major wind farm project with nine European countries The UK is set to back a vast new fleet of offshore wind projects in the North Sea alongside eight other European countries including Norway, Germany and the Netherlands. ...more
Dramatic rise in water-related violence recorded since 2022 26/1/2026
Dramatic rise in water-related violence recorded since 2022 Experts say climate crisis, corruption and lack or misuse of infrastructure among factors driving water conflicts. ...more
Which European countries will heatwaves hit hardest by 2100? 26/1/2026
Which European countries will heatwaves hit hardest by 2100? As heatwave records are broken each year in Europe, countries across the continent are being hit particularly hard by climate change. However, Mediterranean countries aren't topping the list as expected. ...more
New filtration technology could be gamechanger in removal of Pfas ‘forever chemicals’ 26/1/2026
New filtration technology could be gamechanger in removal of Pfas ‘forever chemicals’ Researchers found a new way to filter and destroy Pfas chemicals at 100 times the rate of current systems. ...more
New diets, bubble tricks and learning to share: The fascinating ways whales adapt to climate change 26/1/2026
New diets, bubble tricks and learning to share: The fascinating ways whales adapt to climate change Scientists have analysed almost 30 years of data to discover how whales in the North Atlantic Ocean are learning to co-exist in a warming world. ...more
UAE launches $3 million initiative to protect dugongs across five nations 23/1/2026
UAE launches $3 million initiative to protect dugongs across five nations A significant collaborative effort between the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund and Abu Dhabi's Mubadala has been announced, marking an ambitious expansion of environmental protection efforts across multiple regions. ...more
Dubai to host first International Conference on Green AI 23/1/2026
Dubai to host first International Conference on Green AI Dubai will host the 1st International Conference on Green AI on January 24 and 25 at the Dubai Police Academy, under the patronage of Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police. ...more
Half the world’s 100 largest cities are in high water stress areas, analysis finds 23/1/2026
Half the world’s 100 largest cities are in high water stress areas, analysis finds Beijing, Delhi, Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro among worst affected, with demand close to exceeding supply. ...more
Schools, airports, high-rise towers: architects urged to get ‘bamboo-ready’ 23/1/2026
Schools, airports, high-rise towers: architects urged to get ‘bamboo-ready’ Manual for building design aims to encourage low-carbon construction as alternative to steel and concrete. ...more
New wood-burning stoves to carry health warnings in UK plan 23/1/2026
New wood-burning stoves to carry health warnings in UK plan Pollution from wood burners kills thousands but proposed emissions limit would cut toxic particles by 10%. ...more
 
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