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Clouds Now Contaminated With Microplastics Say Scientists

The latest discovery of microplastics contaminating clouds brings a new level of severity to our air pollution problem

by Nick Ames

From Bean to Brew: Perk Up At One Of These Fairtrade Coffee Roasteries

From hand picking their berries to roasting locally, you can rest assured a cup of joe at one of these Dubai based coffee roasteries comes with a whole ‘latte’ ethics in one mug

by Michelle Kuehn

The Perfect Eco Gift For A Newborn

From bracelets made from recycled silver to toys that can be passed on through the generations, buy eco gifts that show just how much you care for the planet as well as a newborn

by Hayley Doyle

10 Simple Ways To Cope With Empty Nest Syndrome

Your child leaving home can trigger extreme emotions akin to grief including panic attacks, insomnia, crying uncontrollably and depression. Here are the experts’ tips for coping with empty nest syndrome

by Christine Fieldhouse

The Body Shop UAE: Calling All Future Climate Leaders

The Body Shop has relaunched its Be seen, Be Heard programme for the second year in a row that seeks to find the UAE’s climate leaders of tomorrow

by Nick Ames

2023: A Year of Catastrophic Climate Emergencies

For Environmental Health Day we take a look at some of the biggest climate emergencies of 2023 so far—and what lessons can be learnt from them

by Charlotte Ward

The Sustainable UAE Artists Turning Trash into Treasure

These UAE artists are using their creative expression as a medium for spreading the message of sustainability

by Tessy Koshy

Baby Chimp Chained By The Neck Rescued in Cameroon

The nine month old chimp was rescued by the Last Great Ape Organisation as she was about to be sold into the pet industry

by Nick Ames

Adventure of a Lifetime: The Best Places To See Gorillas in the Wild

This World Gorilla Day we highlight the last few places in the world where conservation vacationers can see these highly endangered primates and celebrate those working to preserve the species

by Kate Wickers

Changing Lanes: How Ready Is The UAE For An EV Switch?

From building a network of charging stations to availability of electric vehicles on the market, we look at how ready the UAE is to reach their target of 50 per cent EVs on the roads by 2050

by Georgia Lewis