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Dubai unveils ‘Fountains of Mercy’ project to provide water for birds and wildlife 20/1/2026
Dubai unveils ‘Fountains of Mercy’ project to provide water for birds and wildlife Dubai Municipality has announced the launch of the “Fountains of Mercy” project, an initiative that will see 50 dedicated fountains installed across the emirate to provide drinking water for birds and wild animals, reinforcing Dubai’s commitment to environmental sustainability, compassion and the protection of biodiversity. ...more
UN biodiversity treaty enters into force, aims to protect 30% of oceans by 2030 20/1/2026
 UN biodiversity treaty enters into force, aims to protect 30% of oceans by 2030 A landmark global treaty to safeguard biodiversity in the high seas came into effect on Saturday, providing countries with a legally binding framework to tackle threats such as overfishing and meet a target to protect 30% of the ocean environment by 2030. ...more
Takeaway Coffees May Contain Thousands of Microplastic Fragments, Study Warns 20/1/2026
Takeaway Coffees May Contain Thousands of Microplastic Fragments, Study Warns It's 7:45 am. You grab a takeaway coffee from your local cafe, wrap your hands around the warm cup, take a sip, and head to the office. ...more
‘Complete contradiction’: Meet the athletes calling out the 2026 Winter Olympics’ polluting sponsors 20/1/2026
‘Complete contradiction’: Meet the athletes calling out the 2026 Winter Olympics’ polluting sponsors Just three sponsorship deals for the 2026 Olympic Games are predicted to generate 1.3 million tonnes of CO2 emissions. ...more
The fate of the planet’s coastlines depends on how fast Antarctica’s ice sheets melt. We don’t know what’s coming 20/1/2026
The fate of the planet’s coastlines depends on how fast Antarctica’s ice sheets melt. We don’t know what’s coming On one side of Dr Ben Galton-Fenzi’s view across the vast Totten ice shelf, the sun sat low on the Antarctic horizon. On the other, a full moon. ...more
UAE-based firm’s reusable foodware eliminates single-use plastic at events – here’s how 19/1/2026
UAE-based firm’s reusable foodware eliminates single-use plastic at events – here’s how A UAE-based circular economy firm has launched a reusable foodware system aimed at eliminating single-use plastic waste at large-scale events, with its first deployment at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi this week. ...more
NASA sparks concern after report on rising temperatures omits climate 19/1/2026
NASA sparks concern after report on rising temperatures omits climate NASA has sparked concern after releasing a statement alongside its latest benchmark annual report on global temperatures, which notably omits one key word. ...more
‘Damaging to public understanding’: Spain warns of surge in online abuse towards climate scientists 19/1/2026
‘Damaging to public understanding’: Spain warns of surge in online abuse towards climate scientists Spain could begin cracking down on online abuse targeted at climate scientists after finding an “alarming” increase in hate speech. ...more
Scientists found the soil secret that doubles forest regrowth 19/1/2026
Scientists found the soil secret that doubles forest regrowth Newly published research finds that tropical forests can rebound up to twice as fast after deforestation when their soils contain enough nitrogen. The study shows that what happens below ground plays a major role in how quickly forests return after land has been cleared. ...more
Why the deadliest animal on earth is being forced to feed more on humans 19/1/2026
Why the deadliest animal on earth is being forced to feed more on humans Mosquitoes are biting humans more often as biodiversity loss leaves them with fewer animals to feed on, according to new research that warns how this change may be exposing people to more disease-carrying insects. ...more
 
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