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A public works vehicle sprays water in a bid to reduce air pollution on Signature Bridge, on a smoggy winter morning in New Delhi. AFP

Inside Delhi’s pollution crisis

PodcastsDecember 21, 2024

A new genus and individual species endemic to Vietnam, identified in 2024. PA

Revealed: New plants and fungi species discovered in 2024

UKDecember 19, 2024

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'

EnvironmentDecember 17, 2024

A delegate wearing traditional clothing arrives for the opening session of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, UNCCD COP16, in the Saudi capital Riyadh on December 2. AFP

Cop16 gives indigenous communities a louder voice

ClimateDecember 14, 2024

Rain falls in Al Dhafra on Thursday. Photo: Storm Centre

Rain falls in Abu Dhabi as Emirates braces for drop in temperatures

UAEDecember 12, 2024

Planting mangroves on Sir Bani Yas Island in Al Gharbia. Photo: The National

Appliance of science: Turning the tide on success of mangrove projects

ClimateDecember 10, 2024

Ghaf trees in the desert. Photo: Environment Agency Abu Dhabi

Hot in the city: Planting trees not the whole answer to cooler urban living

ClimateDecember 10, 2024

Residents take a stroll on a pedestrian bridge in the Bluewaters island development. Photo: Reuters

Dubai set to follow in footsteps of Paris and New York to create pedestrian city

UAEDecember 10, 2024

The Bryde’s whale spotted near Fujairah Port was estimated to measure between nine to 10 metres, suggesting it is a juvenile. Photo: The Fujairah Environment Authority

Bryde’s whale spotted near Fujairah port

UAEDecember 07, 2024

Nidal Hilal, director of the NYU Abu Dhabi Water Research Centre, says the technology is more environmentally friendly than other systems. Victor Besa / The National

Abu Dhabi scientists hail 'huge achievement' in desalination drive

UAEDecember 06, 2024

A rusted shopping cart lies on a sandbank of the Rhine, near Bonn, Germany on August 16, 2022. According to UN data, droughts are becoming more common and three quarters of people are expected to face water scarcity by 2050. Reuters

When will the world wake up to water scarcity?

EditorialDecember 05, 2024

Scientists have developed energy-free crystals, inspired by desert life, to harvest water from air, offering an alternative to desalination. Photo: NYU Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi scientists want to create drinkable water from humid air

EnvironmentDecember 04, 2024

In 2020, 435 million tonnes of plastic were produced, and by 2040 the figure could reach more than 700 million tonnes without tougher restrictions. Getty Images

Plastic producers stall progress on treaty to limit pollution

UAENovember 27, 2024

Smoke rises following an Israeli air strike on the village of village of Ain Baal in southern Lebanon on October 29. AFP

Every breath in Lebanon feels like a gamble

CommentNovember 19, 2024

The project was run by the Rwandan government, the Fair Planet group and the International Seed Federation. Photo: International Seed Federation

Farmers overcome growing pains in bid to defeat climate change

ClimateNovember 18, 2024

The documentary Beyond the Blue follows the team at the National Aquarium as they help a whale shark return to its pack. Photo: National Geographic

New documentary highlights Abu Dhabi aquarium’s conservation efforts

Film & TVNovember 18, 2024