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Over 151m trees planted under Saudi Green Initiative 1/8/2025
Over 151m trees planted under Saudi Green Initiative More than 151 million trees have been planted and 500,000 hectares of land rehabilitated under the Saudi Green Initiative, which aims to plant 10 billion in total, the Kingdom’s environment minister said on Wednesday. ...more
Sharjah study shows devastating impact of plastic pollution on marine life, says expert 1/8/2025
Sharjah study shows devastating impact of plastic pollution on marine life, says expert The amount of discarded plastic found in dead seabirds in the UAE has been described as "very alarming" by a senior Greenpeace campaigner. ...more
Countries failing to act on UN climate pledge to triple renewables, thinktank finds 1/8/2025
Countries failing to act on UN climate pledge to triple renewables, thinktank finds Fossil fuel reliance likely to continue and Cop28 target of limiting global heating to below 1.5C will be missed. ...more
Colombia deforestation surges 43% fueled by fires, land-grabbing 1/8/2025
Colombia deforestation surges 43% fueled by fires, land-grabbing Deforestation in Colombia surged last year, according to data from the country's environment ministry said on Thursday, as some 113,608 hectares (1,136 square km) were destroyed largely in its Amazon region, 43% more than in the previous year. ...more
Scientists map Antarctic seafloor canyons to help predict climate breakdown 1/8/2025
Scientists map Antarctic seafloor canyons to help predict climate breakdown Scientists have mapped 332 Antarctic canyon networks to help assess the future course of climate breakdown. ...more
UN holds emergency talks over sky-high costs for COP30 climate summit 31/7/2025
UN holds emergency talks over sky-high costs for COP30 climate summit The United Nations' climate bureau held an urgent meeting on Tuesday over concerns that sky-high accommodation prices for this year's COP30 climate summit in Brazil could price poorer countries out of the negotiations, according to diplomats and a document seen by Reuters. ...more
EU climate goals at risk as ailing forests absorb less CO2, scientists say 31/7/2025
EU climate goals at risk as ailing forests absorb less CO2, scientists say Damage to European forests from increased logging, wildfires, drought and pests is reducing their ability to absorb carbon dioxide, putting European Union emissions targets at risk, scientists warned on Wednesday. ...more
US to scrap landmark finding that sets limit on carbon emissions 31/7/2025
US to scrap landmark finding that sets limit on carbon emissions The Trump administration has announced a plan to scrap a landmark finding that greenhouse gases are harmful to the environment, severely curbing the federal government's ability to combat climate change. ...more
A really simple guide to climate change 31/7/2025
A really simple guide to climate change Human activities are causing world temperatures to rise, posing serious threats to people and nature. ...more
How do air conditioners work, and what is the effect on the environment? 31/7/2025
How do air conditioners work, and what is the effect on the environment? As record heatwaves boost demand for cooling, air conditioning becomes vital – but with a steep environmental cost. ...more
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