Articles

Are The UAE’s Smart Cities Tomorrow’s Dream Neighbourhoods?

Blending clever tech with eco-friendly policies, the UAE’s growing collection of smart cities and sustainable developments could offer tomorrow’s most in-demand homes in the world

by Mike Peake

Fast Fashion Disaster: The Second-Hand Clothes Scandal

Fast fashion is one of the world’s most environmentally damaging industries but the biggest problem right now is the mountain of plastic clothing being shipped abroad where it’s creating serious health problems for vulnerable communities

by Nick Harding

From Lunchboxes to Backpacks: 6 Sustainable UAE Stores That Have Back-to-School Covered

The new school year is almost upon us so let’s make sure the kids are kitted out with back-to-school essentials that they – and the planet – will love

by Amy Mathieson

Captive Orca Lolita Dies Before Planned Ocean Release After 50 Years In Captivity

Orca Lolita was due to be released from captivity into a natural sea pen in the near future

by Nick Ames

Can Beyond Meat Bounce Back After 30% Slump in Sales?

Health concerns and cost of living believed to be the cause for Beyond Meat’s large revenue drop

by Nick Ames

How To Go On A Retreat Without Paying A Fortune

If it’s serenity with scenery you’re after, forget booking an organised retreat – create a DIY digital detox that’s good for your mind and body and won’t cost the Earth

by Ellen Manning

10 Vaquitas Left: Extinction Alert Raised For World’s Smallest Marine Mammal

A new study suggests only 10 critically endangered vaquitas are left in the wild, prompting an extinction alert

by Nick Ames

Call To Close Cruel Mink Farms Over Pandemic Threats

UK experts believe unethical mink farms raise the risk of Covid and Avian flu variants spreading to humans

by Nick Ames

Campaigners Call For Release of Shackled Elephants Thai and Banang From Vietnam Zoo

Animals Asia are urging Vietnamese authorities to release elderly elephants Thai and Banang who are being kept in chains at a Hanoi zoo

by Nick Ames

How To Plan A Beautiful Zero-Waste Baby Shower

Forget pink or blue – the best baby shower is all green (and Mother Earth will thank you)

by Hayley Doyle