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Stephen Fry Urges King’s Guards to Ditch Real Fur from British Bearskin Hats

British actor Stephen Fry has joined animal rights charity PETA in calling for an end to the use of bearskin for the caps of the King’s Guard

by Nick Ames

2023 Emerges as the Hottest Year in Recorded History

Temperatures soared across the globe in 2023 but scientists predict this year may be even worse

by Nick Ames

On the Rocks: Greenland’s Glacial Ice Lands in Dubai’s High-End Bars

A company in Greenland is shipping ancient glacier ice to fancy bars in Dubai drawing admiration from rich cocktail lovers… but environmentalists aren’t too thrilled

by Nick Ames

South Korea Takes a Historic Stand With Dog Meat Ban by 2027

South Korea’s groundbreaking decision to ban the dog meat industry by 2027, is a significant milestone in the movement towards ending this controversial tradition across Asia

by Nick Ames

Dubai Says Goodbye to These Single-Use Items In 2024

The ban on single-use bags is part of a city-wide plan to phase out disposable plastic entirely

by Nick Ames

Savouring Sustainability: Hilton’s Green Breakfast Project Slashes Food Waste

Hilton’s innovative Green Breakfast pilot program achieved a 62 per cent reduction in pre- and post-consumer food waste across 13 UAE-based hotels

by Anthea Ayache

Landmark Cop28 Ruling Calls For Transition To Clean Energy

After 30 years, the Cop28 deal is the first time there has been an explicit call for end to fossil fuels

by Nick Ames

UAE Approves Far-Reaching Sustainability Strategy At Cop28

From sustainable aviation commitments to protecting the country’s biodiversity, the new sustainability strategy is far reaching

by Nick Ames

Oil and Gas Drilling Licences Off South African Coast Cause Outrage

The approval comes after the government rejected appeals challenging further exploration for offshore oil and gas

by Nick Ames