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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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Prime districts such as DIFC in Dubai have recorded a surge in Grade A occupancy levels. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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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

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Running clubs are proving popular as they are also a good way for social interaction. Gabin Vallet / Unsplash

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Pro-Palestinian supporters hold a picket line outside Columbia University, Tuesday, Sep. 3, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo / Yuki Iwamura)

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Mufasa: The Lion King is screening in cinemas across the Middle East. Photo: Disney

Mufasa: The Lion King has message 'the world needs to hear', say cast

FILE - Jimmy Donaldson, the popular YouTube video maker who goes by MrBeast, wears a Lionel Messi jersey as he stands in a sideline box at the start of an MLS soccer match between Inter Miami and CF Montreal, March 10, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo / Rebecca Blackwell, File)

MrBeast did not rent pyramids for 100 hours, Egyptian authorities say

Seasoned American comic Bill Burr, who was nominated for an Emmy last year, is set to perform in July. Photo: Jeff Kravitz

Bill Burr, Kevin Hart and Trevor Noah to headline Abu Dhabi Comedy Season

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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

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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

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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

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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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