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A truck carrying timber across an Amazonian field. The Amazon may be a long way from the Gulf, but its climate influence stretches far through space and time. Reuters

Business InsightsDeforestation is the climate deal-breaker the world can't afford to ignore

Studies suggests that half of the Amazon rainforest could collapse by mid-century, converting to drier savannah

Energy

UAE-led weather warning project to reach 100 million farmers by 2030

Rare wildcat spotted in Fujairah, raising hopes for its long-term survival

Daily battle against rising sea on disappearing Philippines island

How Sharjah coral reefs are turning tide in recovery from bleach damage

Why the UAE's famed Empty Quarter is not as empty as you might think

UAE rescue team continues to tackle wildfires in Albania



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The 18th Emirates Airline Festival of Literature returns in January with regional and international authors and speakers in attendance. Leslie Pableo for The National

RF Kuang, Asma Khan and Scott Turrow lead Emirates LitFest 2026 line-up

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a new law about lost property. UAE Presidential Court

Finding lost property in Dubai could lead to rewards of up to Dh50,000

Myofascial release is only recommended after your skin has become used to high-pressure facial massages. Photo: Face Fit

Gua sha, singing bowls, kobido - which facial massage is made for your skin?

Bold on-stage design quickly establishes the quirky world of Beetlejuice. Photo: Etihad Arena

ReviewBeetlejuice The Musical: Gothic comedy makes confident debut in Abu Dhabi

Emiratis Amal Musa Alrebh and Fatima Mohammed Abdulla AlNuaimi are set to study at the University of Oxford after earning Rhodes Scholarships.

Gifted Emiratis awarded Rhodes Scholarship to study at prestigious Oxford

ChatGPT is being used by several notable organisations in the UAE, according to creator OpenAI. AFP

OpenAI rolls out free data residency service in the UAE

Alexandra Eala is ranked a career-high 50 in the WTA Tour Rankings. Getty Images

Alexandra Eala confirmed for Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open

Billionaire Elon Musk initially led the Department of Government Efficiency within Donald Trump's administration. AFP

Elon Musk's Doge quietly closes eight months ahead of schedule


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A buffalo bathing in the waters of the southern Iraqi marshes, which are drying up. Photo: Aymen Al-Ameri

Why Iraq's marshes are 'treasures we need to fight for'

Aymen Al-Ameri wants his photography exhibition in Paris to reveal how upstream projects are threatening biodiversity, livelihoods and culture in beautiful wetlands

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EditorialAs the Arctic heats up, the UAE has a valuable role to play

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Members of emergency services work to contain a wildfire near Tepelena, Albania on Monday. Reuters

UAE helicopters fly in to help tackle wildfires in Albania amid summer heatwave

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Sharjah study shows devastating impact of plastic pollution on marine life, says expert

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A turtle release event held in Abu Dhabi. The emirate is aiming to strengthen biodiversity in the face of climate change. Chris Whiteoak / The National

'Defining moment': Abu Dhabi launches 25-year climate action plan

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Lack of rain in the Middle East and North Africa

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Iceland volcano eruption forces residents and spa tourists to be evacuated

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Hail strikes after high winds and dust clouds sweep UAE

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UAE minister visits date palm forest in China as ties grow

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From the middle of the 19th century, guano fertiliser was in great demand among farmers in Europe and the United States. Getty Images

When Abu Dhabi guano greened England's pleasant land

Before oil and gas and after pearls, there was another export trade from these parts - British red tape permitting

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Climate change tripled deaths in European cities during recent heatwaves

Environment

Accusations fly over who to blame for Syrian wildfires

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Wildfires rage in Turkey for third day

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Turtle population rises in the UAE, but plastic threat remains

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Dubai approves Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary project

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ADQ seeks stake in seeds company to focus on vegetable gene editing

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Several solar flares have erupted from the Sun in recent days. photo: Nasa

Sun unleashes powerful flares as it approaches its most active phase

Solar bursts this week have caused radio blackouts and created auroras

Space

Grassroots repowering of London sees solar boost for libraries

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First recorded sighting of fish species in Abu Dhabi hailed as 'biodiversity milestone'

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Data explainedSome microplastics pollute water more than others

Environment

Saving the ocean is easier than we realised, says David Attenborough

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How snail shells are shedding light on the Gulf's nomadic traditions

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In picturesWorld Environment Day focuses on ending plastic pollution

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David Attenborough stands at the coast in Southern England filming Ocean. Photo: Silverback Films

Saving the ocean is easier than we realised, says David Attenborough

Broadcaster believes his new film Ocean 'is the most important story he's ever told', says director

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How snail shells are shedding light on the Gulf's nomadic traditions

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In picturesWorld Environment Day focuses on ending plastic pollution

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CommentThe UAE can model a vision of social cohesion that includes its bond with the natural world

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