WASHINGTON, D.C.: Former President Donald Trump has officially banned the federal use of paper straws, declaring them ineffective and calling for a full return to plastic ones. “It’s a ridiculous situation. We’re going back to plastic straws,” Trump announced while signing an executive order on Monday. The order reverses federal policies encouraging paper straws and […]
BAKU: Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Jarwan, President of the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace said that the role of religious leaders is fundamental for promoting dialogue, tolerance, and peace and to achieving sustainability, environmental protection. “Religions advocate for peace, and when religious leaders unite their voices, they contribute to achieving sustainability and protecting the […]
CAIRO: On Arab Environment Day the Arab League has warned about the negative effects of natural resource depletion and land degradation on food security and stability in the region. Around 90 percent of Arab countries’ land is dry or extremely dry, making it prone to desertification. Ambassador Dr. Ali bin Ibrahim Al Maliki, Assistant Secretary-General […]
NEW DELHI: India is taking a big step to protect the environment by planning to switch to zero-emission trucks. The government’s Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor announced this ambitious goal today. According to the new “Indian Zero Emission Trucking Policy Advisory,” India could have about 17 million trucks on its roads by 2050 if […]
Abu Dhabi: The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has halted the operations of an industrial facility specialized in processing used oils in the Al Mafraq Industrial Zone of Abu Dhabi City. This action was taken due to the facility’s violations of environmental laws and regulations and its failure to meet the environmental requirements and […]
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi will enforce a ban on select Styrofoam products starting June 1, aiming to combat plastic pollution across the emirate. The banned items include disposable cups, lids, plates, and takeaway containers made from the material, which is called expanded polystyrene, a type of plastic. This initiative is part of the green strategy […]
Dubai: More than half (58%) of Arab youth are ready to support calls to boycott brands that damage the environment, rising to about two-thirds (65%) of youth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states followed by North Africa (58%) and the Levantine nations (51%). This comes amidst increasing worry among Arab youth about the impact […]
Britain’s Prince William had served up a surprise to hungry citizens when he dished out environment-friendly burgers from a food truck in south London. The heir to the throne, who established the annual Earthshot Prize to aid in the development of solutions to significant environmental problems, distributed “Earthshot Burgers” in a video posted on Sunday […]
After experts confirmed that July was on course to be the world’s hottest month on record, UN Secretary General António Guterres declared that the era of global warming was over and that “the era of global boiling has arrived.” Guterres’ remarks were prompted after scientists confirmed on Thursday that the previous three weeks were the […]
UAE: The Sustainable Souk returns this April 8, 2023, at NH Collection Palm Jumeirah from 12pm onwards. Join in to enjoy the beautiful Ramadan traditions while shopping for the best gifts and entertaining yourself with nice activities for all the family we are preparing including: A clothing swap party is an event in which people exchange used clothing […]
UAE: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan announces that 2023 is the #YearofSustainability with the following statement: “Effective climate action requires a shared vision and collective will. As the host of #COP28, we are committed to fulfilling our role as a global convener and will continue to support action and innovation […]
