Firefighters attempt to extinguish the flames as smoke and flares rise from a forested area in Izmir, Turkey. AFP

Wildfires rage in Turkey for third day

Firefighters battle to contain flames as 46 citizens are treated in hospital

MENA

Turtle population rises in the UAE, but plastic threat remains

Climate

Dubai approves Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary project

UAE

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

Science

Sun unleashes powerful flares as it approaches its most active phase

Space

Grassroots repowering of London sees solar boost for libraries

UK

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

UAE
Some microplastics pollute water more than others

Data explainedSome microplastics pollute water more than others

Man-made fabrics and vehicle tyres release the highest amounts of microplastics into the world's waters

Environment

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

Film & TV

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

Gulf

In picturesWorld Environment Day focuses on ending plastic pollution

News

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

Comment

EditorialA global plastics pollution treaty is possible

Editorial

What was behind extreme Atlantic heatwave of 2023?

Climate
An Arabian Oryx takes refuge in the shade of a tree at a conservation area in Dubai. The UAE's protected areas preserve not just biodiversity but also landscapes that hold cultural significance for Emiratis. AP

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

After all, our national identity, traditions and social cohesion are deeply rooted in the natural environment

Comment

EditorialA global plastics pollution treaty is possible

Editorial

What was behind extreme Atlantic heatwave of 2023?

Climate

As the UAE swelters, what is causing record high temperatures?

UAE

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