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Conference on Arabian Leopard Conservation Strategy begins

SHARJAH: The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah has announced that it has completed preparations for the “Arabian Leopard Conservation Strategy” Conference, scheduled to be held from October 21 to 23 at Sharjah Safari. This important event is organised in collaboration with the IUCN SSC Cat Specialist Group. The conference aims to shed […]

Year of Sustainability reveals line-up of on-ground events

ABU DHABI: The Year of Sustainability, under the tagline “Plan To Action,” has rolled out several exciting events and activities aimed at the public, focusing on four main areas: green transportation, reducing water and energy use, responsible consumption, and wise planting. These events, designed to involve both individuals and organizations across the UAE, aim to […]

Abu Dhabi bans oleander to safeguard public health

ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has banned the cultivation, production, and spread of the toxic oleander plant in Abu Dhabi. This decision follows local and federal laws to protect people, especially children and pets, from the plant’s dangers. Oleander, a popular plant for its beauty, is poisonous in all […]

India to clean 250 polluted waterbodies through 27 schemes

NEW DELHI: India is turning around its severely 250 polluted, encroached upon or dried up waterbodies as a major source for water security. A one-year-long sample survey by India’s Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) of 250 waterbodies has revealed that 140 of these recorded remarkable recovery and are now “best cases” in this effort. […]

Sharjah introduces electric bus rides for public transport

SHARJAH: Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has launched the first phase of electric bus operations as part of its push towards environmentally friendly public transport. The new buses are part of SRTA’s effort to support the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 initiative, with 10 electric buses now running on three routes: to Dubai, Ajman, […]

The tiny plastics causing big problems: What are Microplastics and how to avoid them

Let’s talk about microplastics—those teeny, tiny pieces of plastic that are wreaking havoc on our environment and health. You’ve probably heard the term floating around, but what exactly are they? Microplastics are bits of plastic smaller than 5 millimetres. They come from broken-down plastic products like bottles, bags, or synthetic fabrics. They’re also deliberately added […]

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