Are we heading the same way as the dinosaurs?
The extinction of the dinosaurs was the result of a combination of dramatic changes to the global climate and ecosystem. Humanity could end up facing a similar set of circumstances if glo...
We have the tools to beat climate change. Now we need to legislate
We have the tech and know-how needed to fight climate change - but we can't wait for individuals to do the right thing. It's time for boldness and action from our national and regional la...
How the Middle East is suffering on the front lines of climate change
Climate change threatens the Middle East and North Africa more than any other region on the planet. By the end of the century, daytime highs could reach 50°C, with 200 days of exceptional...
7.5 billion people, 100 Arab start-ups and other top stories of the week
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5 ways cities can use emerging technologies to fight climate change
Big data, artificial intelligence, blockchain, virtual reality and 3D printing will be vital in mitigating the worst consequences of global warming. Here are some solutions already in the...
4 bold new ways New York is going clean and green
From a Manhattan congestion charge to meat-free school lunches, New York City is on a mission to cut its carbon footprint.
An economist explains how to go carbon neutral in our lifetime
We can reach net zero emissions in our lifetime, explains one of the leading economists on climate change.
Abu Dhabi just switched on the world's largest 'virtual battery plant'
Despite its reliance on fossil fuels, the UAE is now home to the world's largest "virtual battery plant", as renewables become an increasingly significant force.
Bottlenose dolphin numbers declined by ‘12%’ following marine heatwave
The event also led to a decline in the number of dolphin calves being born.
Emissions inequality: there is a gulf between global rich and poor
Across the world, fossil fuel use is not consistent. The richest 10% of the globe are responsible for almost half of all lifestyle consumption emissions.
Climate change and conflicts are set to plunge millions into food crisis
War, extreme weather and economic woes in 2018 left more than 113 million in dire need of help.
The average person in Europe loses two years of their life due to air pollution
A report published in the European Heart Journal suggests the average European is losing two years of their life as result of breathing dirty air.