ABU DHABI: A new global report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has confirmed that 91% of new renewable energy projects commissioned in 2024 are cheaper than the most affordable fossil fuel alternatives. This cost-advantage highlights the rising dominance of renewables in the global power market. According to the “Renewable Power Generation Costs in […]
UAE highlights sustainable economic growth and inclusive development efforts supporting SDG8 at the UN High-Level Political Forum 2025 in New York. New York: The UAE showcased its global SDG initiatives during the 2025 UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) in New York, reaffirming its commitment to inclusive economic growth and sustainable development, particularly under SDG8. Themed […]
PASCHIM MIDNAPORE: In a deeply distressing incident, three elephants, including two calves, were killed after being hit by a speeding Janshatabdi Express in West Bengal’s Paschim Midnapore district. The tragic accident occurred near Banstala railway station on the Kharagpur–Tatanagar rail line as a herd of around 30 elephants was crossing the track late Thursday night. […]
DUBAI: Dubai Police’s Maritime Rescue Unit launched a successful mission to free a vulnerable green turtle entangled in abandoned fishing nets off the Dubai coastline. The turtle, spotted by a vigilant beachgoer, was found struggling and unable to surface for air, prompting quick action by authorities to intervene. Officers responded swiftly, locating the turtle near […]
MUSCAT: In a delightful public reminder that trees are not for tourists to perch on, Oman’s Environment Authority has politely asked visitors to stop monkeying around in nature—literally. The recent advisory gently but firmly notes that “only birds nest in trees,” and tourists should absolutely resist the urge to climb or sit on branches, no […]
WELLINGTON: A rare species of kiwi bird, known as the kiwi pukupuku or little spotted kiwi, has been discovered on mainland New Zealand for the first time in five decades, according to the country’s Department of Conservation (DOC). Previously believed to inhabit only offshore islands and predator-free sanctuaries, the tiny bird was unexpectedly found in […]
Hotpack’s latest sustainability report reveals 97% recyclable product portfolio and outlines its roadmap to net-zero emissions by 2050. Dubai: Hotpack, the UAE-based global leader in sustainable packaging, has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, revealing that 97% of its 4,000+ product portfolio is now recyclable or environmentally friendly. The report underscores Hotpack’s commitment to achieving net-zero […]
GENEVA: Sand and dust storms now impact more than 330 million people across over 150 countries, posing serious threats to public health, infrastructure, and the global economy, according to the latest Airborne Dust Bulletin released by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). The 2024 edition of the annual report highlights that although the global average of […]
KLAMATH BASIN: After the monumental removal of four major dams along the Klamath River—the largest such project in U.S. history—wild salmon have made a historic return to parts of the river they hadn’t reached in over 100 years. But now, their upstream journey has hit another snag: the 41-foot-high Keno Dam in southern Oregon. While […]
Jeypore: A rare species of agarwood tree once believed to exist only in the hills of Meghalaya has been discovered thriving in Assam’s Jeypore Reserve Forest. The tree, scientifically known as Aquilaria khasiana, is classified as Critically Endangered, and this breakthrough offers new hope for its conservation. The discovery was made by scientists from the […]
MADRID: Authorities across Europe are bracing for the impact of the summer’s first major heatwave, with temperatures soaring to a blistering 42°C in multiple regions. The extreme weather conditions have triggered widespread health alerts and public safety measures across Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Germany, and Greece. Spain’s national weather agency Aemet has issued a special […]
