August 2026 temperature records show the month was the warmest August ever measured and joint-hottest month globally, with temperatures reaching 1.65°C above pre-industrial levels. BRUSSELS: August 2026 temperature records have delivered another striking climate milestone, with the month becoming the warmest August ever recorded globally and tying July 2023 as the hottest month across the […]
Yas SeaWorld animal rescues have surpassed 800 intakes across the Gulf since 2023, including whales, dugongs, flamingos and sea snakes, as the Abu Dhabi centre expands conservation and research. ABU DHABI: Yas SeaWorld animal rescues have crossed a major milestone, with more than 800 animals taken into care across the Gulf since the Yas SeaWorld […]
The Clean UAE Campaign has launched its Silver Jubilee edition, bringing volunteers across all seven emirates together for environmental action this December. DUBAI: The Clean UAE Campaign is celebrating a major milestone as Emirates Environmental Group launches the 25th cycle of the nationwide environmental initiative, marking a quarter-century of community action across the country. The […]
Five baby orangutans found in an Odisha forest are now at Nandankanan Zoo as investigators examine possible international wildlife trafficking. BHUBANESWAR: Five baby orangutans found unexpectedly in an Odisha forest have triggered a wildlife trafficking investigation after the animals appeared thousands of kilometres from their natural habitat. The young apes were discovered near Badapai village […]
UAE coral reef technology is combining artificial intelligence, underwater robots and smart sensors to monitor fragile marine ecosystems and support faster conservation decisions. ABU DHABI: Protecting coral reefs is becoming increasingly high-tech in the UAE. Researchers and environmental specialists are exploring artificial intelligence, underwater robotics and advanced sensors to understand what is happening beneath the […]
The Dubai nature reserve plan will use scientific assessments and international conservation standards to strengthen biodiversity protection across the emirate’s eight protected areas. DUBAI: Dubai is taking a more scientific approach to protecting its natural landscapes, with a new project set to assess and strengthen the emirate’s network of nature reserves. The Dubai nature reserve […]
UAE-backed solar plants are transforming Comoros’ energy landscape, generating enough clean electricity for around 17,500 homes while cutting reliance on imported diesel. MORONI: Three UAE-backed solar plants are now powering a cleaner energy future for Comoros, giving the island nation nearly 20MW of new renewable capacity and enough electricity to meet the needs of around […]
UAE UN Water Conference preparations are gathering pace as Abu Dhabi gets ready to welcome global leaders from December 8 to 10, 2026. ABU DHABI: The UAE is gearing up to put one of the world’s most pressing challenges firmly in the spotlight as preparations accelerate for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference in Abu […]
Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve protects 562 species across 225 square kilometres while preserving fragile ecosystems and the UAE’s natural heritage. DUBAI: Beyond Dubai’s skyscrapers and busy urban landscape lies a protected desert spanning 225 square kilometres and providing a sanctuary for hundreds of species, from the Arabian oryx to rare birds and reptiles. The Dubai […]
The UN climate warning is urgent: The world could cross the crucial 1.5°C limit within years, making faster climate action essential now. NAIROBI: The world is getting dangerously hot, and the UN says there is little time to waste. Record heat, huge wildfires, deadly floods and other extreme weather are already hitting communities around the […]
The Nepal flood cause appears linked to a huge Himalayan landslide that brought rock and glacial ice crashing into the valley below. KATHMANDU: What caused the devastating floods in Nepal? A scientist says the Nepal flood cause can be traced high into the Himalayas, where a huge landslide sent rock and glacial ice crashing down […]
