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The IPBES report says restoring carbon-rich ecosystems, such as mangroves, has no downside. Photo: IPBES

Environmental damage 'will cost global economy $25 trillion a year'

Five separate crises will have a crucial bearing on living standards, and must be tackled together, says UN-backed report

Billions face arid future as climate change turns land to desert

Abu Dhabi scientists want to create drinkable water from humid air

Dubai launches first wave of reef project to boost sea life

UAE and Bill Gates unveil AI-powered agriculture solutions

New documentary highlights Abu Dhabi aquarium’s conservation efforts

Indian climate guru urges Cop29 to help world's small farmers

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Mince pies, which combine meats with fruits and spices, were transported to Europe from the Middle East. Getty Images

Christmas food to know, from mince pies and stollen to kul-kuls

Sunny Savani, an associate director with real estate company Savills, saves 50 per cent of his monthly income. Antonie Robertson / The National

My Dubai Salary: ‘I earn Dh40,000 to Dh50,000 in real estate’

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide says his country 'did the right thing' when it recognised Palestine as a state. NurPhoto

ExclusiveWe must understand there will be one Palestine, Norway's Foreign Minister says

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and party treasurer Nick Candy met Elon Musk at Mar-a-Lago, the Florida home of US president-elect Donald Trump. Reform UK / PA

CommentNigel Farage finds Elon Musk's ear but London execs are wary

Dubai's Burj Al Arab was the first hotel in the world to be dubbed 'seven star'. Although the criteria doesn't officially exist in the Gulf, experts argue that it should. Photo: EPA

Hotel star rating system needs shake-up, say hospitality experts

Carlos Ghosn held a press conference on Monday marking five years since he fled financial misconduct charges in Japan and took refuge in Lebanon. AFP

'I will be in Lebanon for a while': Five years on the run for Nissan's Carlos Ghosn

Abu Dhabi has cut more than 360 million single-use plastic bags since a ban came into effect in 2022

Consumers cut plastic bag use by 95 per cent under Abu Dhabi environment initiative

Knuckles (voiced by Idris Elba), Sonic (Ben Schwartz) and Tails (Colleen O'Shaughnessey) are three animated characters who have each made successful jumps from video game to the films. Photo: Paramount Pictures

How Sonic the Hedgehog became a box office powerhouse

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Staff of Boracal say their systems can deliver two to three times higher energy efficiency than a normal cooling system. Photo: Boracal

Could small start-up transform air conditioning and make it greener?

Barocal has developed solid materials that could replace refrigerant gases, potentially offering major energy and climate change benefits

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MIT engineers tested a community-scale prototype on groundwater wells in New Mexico in the US over six months. Photo: Shane Pratt

Solar desalination system could provide low-cost drinking water

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The two companies will also be setting up a ClimateTech lab in Abu Dhabi, which will help create tailored climate and weather solutions. AFP

G42 teams up with Nvidia to offer AI-led climate solutions

Iraq unveils ambitious national strategy to protect environment

Concern over major coral bleaching off UAE coast

UAE looks to bring 'creative mind' to water crisis

UN's Guterres issues global SOS over fast-rising Pacific Ocean

Internet and online services account for about 10 per cent of global electricity demand. Getty Images

The rising carbon footprint of the internet and concerns over 'dark data'

There is a significant knock-on effect of everyday devices in terms of energy use

Indian campaigner, 12, wins award for sustainable swap shop

Air quality alert highlights importance of climate action in Gulf

Greenland fossils reveal island was home to flourishing tundra

Countries entrenched on climate finance as Cop29 nears

Hub71 attracts ClimateTech funds amid UAE's sustainability push

Inside Azerbaijan's plans for crucial Cop29 climate talks

Volunteers clean up a beach in Abu Dhabi. Sarah Dea / The National

Plant-based plastic: Dubai start-up to make compostable material

Newly founded Emirates Biotech plans to make greener plastic that can be composted in 90 days

Azerbaijan invites Armenia to Cop29 climate talks

Returning to our roots: The growing appeal of human composting

No harm and no farm: How UK biotech company grows leather in lab

New AI tool predicts harvest time six months before crop is ready

Endangered turtles released into wild at Saadiyat Island

Cop28 Presidency takes action to help farmers affected by climate change

Peaches hang from a tree as workers harvest the last crop of the season off the trees at Pearson Farm in Fort Valley, Georgia. AFP

New AI tool predicts harvest time six months before crop is ready

It is hoped technology will help farmers optimise resources, reduce environmental footprint, and maximise quantity and quality of harvest

Endangered turtles released into wild at Saadiyat Island

Cop28 Presidency takes action to help farmers affected by climate change

World 'failing climate test', with mixed progress in Middle East

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