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A recent Colorado State University study published in the journal Geology demonstrates that climate change can affect the frequency of earthquakes, adding to a small but growing body of evidence showing that climate can alter the seismic cycle. ...more |
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Smartwatches and fitness trackers may inadvertently expose wearers to harmful substances known as “forever chemicals”, according to a new study. ...more |
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Since the ban on single-use plastic bags came into effect on June 1st, 2022, as part of the emirate’s Single-Use Plastic Policy, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has announced that 364 million single-use plastic bags have been saved. This is the equivalent of 2,400 tonnes of plastic, or 547,000 tonnes of Green House Gases (GHGs), equal to 130,000 gasoline-powered passenger vehicles being driven for one year. ...more |
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A plan discussed by wealthy nations to throttle tens of billions of dollars in public support for oil and gas projects has broken down without agreement, Bloomberg News reported on Monday. ...more |
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Record ice loss in 2023 has added up to seven extra storm days per month in some areas. ...more |
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Consumerism and Christmas traditionally go hand in hand, but with second-hand gifting on the rise, many people are stepping away from conventions. ...more |
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A new study by the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) warned that European beech forests face severe threats from climate change. ...more |
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Transitioning the public transport fleet from diesel to renewable energy will reduce Abu Dhabi’s annual carbon dioxide emissions by over 100,000 tonnes in the future. ...more |
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About 8.4 billion tonnes of carbon is estimated to have been accumulated and stored in long-lasting products from around the world made by humans, such as plastics and buildings, between 1995 and 2019, according to a study. ...more |
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A blanket of fog and smog descended on the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo this week, reducing daytime visibility to a few dozen metres and forcing residents indoors as pollution levels surged to hazardous levels. ...more |
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