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UN Chief Calls For COP28 Commitment To End Use Of Fossil Fuels

Speaking ahead of flying to the COP28 summit which opened in Dubai today the UN Secretary-General warned of a total disaster if we don’t phase out fossil fuels and switch to renewable energies

by Nick Ames

Let’s Go Outside: 6 Exciting & Sustainable Ways to Celebrate The Union Day Weekend

Celebrate the UAE’s 52nd Union Day in the beauty of the nation’s great outdoors

by Nick Watkins

Head Down To SustainiFest For A Fun Celebration of Green Choices

Get ready for a green shopping adventure at Sustainifest this weekend, where you can learn about eco-friendly buying choices and meet some fantastic UAE businesses

by Anthea Ayache

Are You Suffering From 21st Century-itis? How Modernity Is Now Making Us Sick

From text claw from gripping our mobiles for so long each day to obesity, and breathing in toxic air, modern 21st century life is having a negative impact on all of us

by Caitriona McBride

Meat’s Nightmare Impact: Why The ‘Steaks’ are High for Our Planet’s Health

Meat production is responsible for about 40 per cent of all deforestation while producing just one pound of beef requires approximately 1,800 gallons of water

by Anthea Ayache

UN Urges Clear Climate Commitments Ahead of COP28

UN seeks assurances ahead of Cop28, fearing potential backtracking on climate promises

by Nick Ames

Use The Metro! Cop28 Attendees Encouraged to Use Dubai’s Public Transport

Attendees are being urged to access the climate summit via the Dubai Metro as roads around COP28 will be closed for the first three days

by Nick Ames

Countdown to a Green Christmas With Our Favourite Eco Advent Calendars

From vegan chocolates to biodegradable packaging, count down to Christmas with our guide to sustainable advent calendars

by Anthea Ayache

‘Buy Nothing Day? I Easily Lasted A Week’

In celebration of Buy Nothing Day – the anti-Black Friday, anti-consumerism global event – can our writer challenge herself to go further and last a week without spending a dirham?

by Hayley Doyle

Unlock Access to COP 28: A Guide for the Public to Join the Climate Conversation

Dubai is gearing up for COP28 next week, and you have the chance to be part of this pivotal event

by Tessy Koshy