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

Environment

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

UAE

Daily battle against rising sea on disappearing Philippines island

Environment

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

UAE

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

UAE

UAE rescue team continues to tackle wildfires in Albania

UAE
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

Culture

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

Editorial

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

UAE

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

UAE

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

UAE

Lack of rain in the Middle East and North Africa

News

Iceland volcano eruption forces residents and spa tourists to be evacuated

Europe
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

Environment Agency Abu Dhabi sets out strategy to bolster public health

UAE

Lack of rain in the Middle East and North Africa

News

Iceland volcano eruption forces residents and spa tourists to be evacuated

Europe

Hail strikes after high winds and dust clouds sweep UAE

UAE

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