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Ceasefire Shattered as Gaza Faces New Wave of Bombings

Israel restarted ruthless bombing of Gaza on Tuesday, killing more than 400 people

by Anthea Ayache

Move Over Mammoths—Meet the World’s First Woolly Mice!

Scientists have successfully engineered woolly mice with thick coats, bringing the dream of resurrecting the woolly mammoth one step closer to reality.

by Nick Ames

Toxic Plastics Stop Plant’s From Photosynthesising

Between 4 and 14 per cent of staple crops like wheat, rice, and maize are already being lost due to polluting plastics, and this could escalate in the coming decades

by Nick Ames

Hatta’s Hydroelectric Plant to Power Dubai’s Future with Clean Energy

Dubai is set to begin receiving clean energy generated by a hydroelectric plant in Hatta next month, in the first […]

by Nick Ames

Plans to Hunt 87 Lynx in Sweden Draws Criticism

87 lynx are set to be shot in the annual cull of this protected species

by Nick Ames

These 7 UAE Hotels Are Platinum Certified for Sustainability (Spoiler: Anantara Shines)

Of the 30 Minor Hotel Group’s properties to achieve Green Growth 2050 Platinum Certification, seven are in the UAE – and the vast majority are Anantara hotels

by Anthea Ayache

IFZA Plants 30,000 Mangroves To Support UAE’s Sustainability Goals

IFZA, Dubai’s leading free zone community, has planted 30,000 mangroves through its GROW initiative, including 500 mangrove trees at the […]

by Claire Wills

UAE One of Just 13 Countries to Hit Global Warming Deadline

Five year plans sent to UN to comply with Paris agreement

by Nick Ames

In a Shocking Move, Trump Declares: ‘Back to Plastic Straws’

The Executive Order bans paper straw alternatives for government agencies

by Nick Ames