Articles

Escalating Crisis: Internally Displaced People Reaches Unprecedented 75.9 Million

Conflict and natural disasters mean almost 76 million people were displaced within their own countries last year

by Nick Ames

UAE Experts Explore Native Halophytes As New Local Superfood

Experts are excited about the use of halophytes not only as new ingredient but as a plant that could even help combat the climate crisis

by Nick Ames

Breaking Barriers: Can Humans Truly Speak the Language of Orangutans?

Study identifies distinct sounds in ‘long calls’ made by orangutans

by Nick Ames

8 Of The Best Zero Waste Restaurants In The UAE

From composting to on-site farms and cocktails made from vegetable peels, these zero waste restaurants have come up with innovative ways to reduce what they send to landfill

by Harriet Shephard

Planned Obsolescence: The Environmental Toll of Unrepairable Tech

With more people than phones on Earth, tech giants’ relentless pursuit of upgrades via planned obsolescence is exacerbating the global e-waste crisis, highlighting the urgent need for longer-lasting, easily repairable devices

by Josh Sims

A Slice of Change: PizzaExpress’ Regional Director Talks Soul & Sustainability

Marking a first for PizzaExpress Live outside the UK, the newly revamped restaurant in JLT welcomes guests to enjoy Italian cuisine accompanied by live performances from world-class musicians

by Claire Wills

Flight For Survival: How the Climate Crisis is Threatening Bird Migrations

The climate crisis, light pollution, commercial fishing and even dazzling skyscrapers all play havoc with our feathered friends’ migratory journeys

by Sarah Freeman

Ethical Vegan Bags For Chic, Sustainable Style

The industry for bags made from botanical-based ‘leathers’ such as cactus and pineapple is blooming

by Irene Feeney

Antenatal Depression: Why You Shouldn’t Suffer Alone

One in ten pregnant women suffer from crippling depression but with the right help antenatal depression can be dealt with before the birth of the baby, experts advise

by Hayley Doyle

Japan Resumes Fin Whale Hunting Despite Criticism and Controversy

Japan’s recent decision to include fin whales in its commercial fishing, is expected to face significant backlash

by Nick Ames