World resource extraction could surge 60 percent by 2060, UN warns
Paris, France - Extraction of Earth's natural resources could surge 60 percent by 2060, imperiling climate goals and economic prosperity, the...
Economy
UN chief slams ‘distressing’ spending on arms over climate
Without action, "the situation will deteriorate," he warned. "Conflicts are multiplying. The climate crisis is set to spiral, as emissions...
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Egypt replants mangrove to fight climate change
Sayed Khalifa, the head of Egypt's agriculture syndicate, calls the unique plants a "treasure" because of their ability to grow...
- After decades of destruction in Egypt that saw the mangroves cleared, all that remained were fragmented patches totaling some 500 hectares
- The stands of trees help filter out water pollution and act as a natural barrier against rising seas and extreme weather, shielding coastal communities from destructive storms
Economy
Month before COP27, host Egypt faces heat over rights, climate action
Cairo voiced disappointment that King Charles III, a long-time champion of the environment, cancelled a plan to attend and speak...
- Egypt will from November 6 host the 27th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, in the Red Sea resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh
- Critics have questioned the choice of venue, pointing to Egypt's mixed record on the environment and on civil rights, with thousands of dissidents in jail
Economy
Climate change made 2022 drought ‘at least 20 times likelier’
Producers in Europe and China have warned of significantly lower than expected harvests in crop staples due to the dry...
- The three months from June-August were the hottest in Europe since records began
- The exceptionally high temperatures led to the worst drought the continent has witnessed since the Middle Ages
Arts & Culture
As Iraq concrete jungle swelters, ancient stone houses stay cool
Tracing its roots back 2,700 years, the picturesque Kurdish town of Akre says it is better adapted to the modern-day...
- Akre, a city of 100,000 residents about 500 kilometres north of Baghdad, believes sticking with the old ways will help it adapt
- Since 1991, when Kurdistan gained de facto autonomy from Iraq, it has declared concrete off limits for construction and renovation in the old city of Akre
Economy
Rubbish reform: changes to waste management could slash emissions
Governments around the world have pledged to reduce emissions of methane (CH4) - which absorbs 80 times more solar radiation...
- A new report by the GAIA found that simple tweaks in the waste sector could slash carbon emissions by the equivalent of the annual emissions of 300 million cars
- The researchers modelled potential emissions reductions from eight cities around the world and found that, on average, they could cut waste sector emissions by almost 84 percent
Geostrategy
UAE takes part in G20 Finance Track in Indonesia
UAE's Ministry of Finance (MoF) participated in the third Framework Working Group (FWG) meeting within the G20 Finance Track for...
- The meeting was held in Indonesia and sought to discuss key global economic issues.
- G20 members, invited non-G20 member countries, representatives of the World Bank, IMF, and OECD also attended the meeting.
Arts & Culture
Moroccan nomads’ way of life threatened by climate change
Rainfall in Morocco is set to decline by 11 percent and average temperatures are set to rise by 1.3 percent...
- Rainfall in Morocco is set to decline by 11 percent and average temperatures are set to rise by 1.3 percent by 2050, according to forecasts from the Ministry of Agriculture
- Severe water shortages have even pushed some nomads to take the rare step of taking out loans to feed their livestock, their most vital asset
Science
Two-day inaugural RAK Energy Summit to begin on Oct 4
The inaugural RAK Energy Summit, to be held on October 4-5, will feature experts from the energy sector in the...
- The summit will feature experts from the energy sector in the UAE and globally.
- The experts will discuss the challenges the world faces as it moves to cut carbon emissions.
Business
GHD, Fraunhofer–Gesellschaft to help develop UAE hydrogen policy
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) of UAE announced that it had signed an agreement with GHD Group, in...
- UAE's National Hydrogen Strategy will help in formulating policies for energy-mix diversification strategies and net-zero targets by 2050.
- Crucial elements must be in place for a booming hydrogen-based economy, including proper infrastructure, technological readiness and market access.
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‘More efforts needed for net zero carbon emissions by 2050’
More efforts are required to make the world reach net zero emissions by mid-century, according to the International Energy Agency's...
- Recent technology developments and policy actions suggest momentum is accelerating in some important regions and sectors to achieve net zero by 2050.
- Initial estimates point to 2022 being a record year for renewable electricity capacity additions, with an increase of about 340 gigawatts.
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World resource extraction could surge 60 percent by 2060, UN warns
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Rising temperatures worry MENA region
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region faces severe climate change challenges, including water scarcity and extreme temperatures, with...
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UAE company secures African land the size of the UK for carbon offset projects: report
Dubai, UAE - Blue Carbon, a Dubai-based company has secured expansive forested land across several African nations, a CNN report...
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MENA’s $2trn construction boom boosts sustainability
With innovative technologies and a focus on reducing emissions, this transformation could position the region as a global leader in...
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COP28 turns attention to potent methane emissions
Methane -- which is potent but relatively short-lived -- is a key target for countries wanting to slash emissions quickly...
- Methane is the second largest contributor to climate change, accounting for around 16 percent of the warming effect
- It remains in the atmosphere for only about 10 years, but has a much more powerful warming impact than CO2
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Norwegian firm expects first cross-border transport of CO2 in 2025
Oslo, Norway -- Norwegian fertilizer group Yara International on Monday signed a contract to begin transporting CO2 produced at its Netherlands...
- Yara International signed a contract to begin transporting CO2 produced at its Netherlands plant to Norway so it can be buried under the seabed.
- Carbon capture and storage is aimed at helping halt climate change, involves capturing CO2 emissions at factory smokestacks and burying them underground in geological reservoirs.
World’s richest 1% emit as much carbon as bottom two-thirds: report
Among the key findings of this study are that the richest one percent globally -- 77 million people -- were...
- While fighting the climate crisis is a shared challenge, not everyone is equally responsible and government policies must be tailored accordingly, co-author of the report says
- "Climate Equality: A Planet for the 99%", was based on research compiled by SEI and it examined the consumption emissions associated with different income groups