climate change
- Science
Research reveals 45,000 marine species are at risk due to climate change
Brisbane: One of the most unfortunate effects of climate change is the impact it has on the species of marine life. University of Queensland researchers and global marine experts reviewed marine biology…
- Science
Lichens in danger of losing evolutionary race with climate change: Study
Chicago: Algae are a lot more than just the green scum that shows up on walls. These tiny plants, when teamed up with a fungus, form a composite structure called lichen. Lichens…
- Sports
Slippery Slopes’ report shows how climate change is threatening Winter Olympics 2022
New Delhi: The Beijing Olympic Games in February are set to be the first Winter Games on virtually 100 per cent artificial snow. Yes, you read it right. Over 100 snow generators and…
- World
Pipeline spills 300,000 gallons of diesel near New Orleans
New Orleans: A severely corroded pipeline ruptured and spilled more than 300,000 gallons (1.1 million liters) of diesel fuel just outside New Orleans after the operator delayed needed repairs, according to federal…
- Middle East
UAE to convene world leaders to take climate action
New Delhi: The Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2022 taking place from January 15-19 will convene global leaders, including heads of state, policy makers, and international business leaders, as the United Arab Emirates…
- Business
Mozilla pauses crypto donations amid climate impact debate
San Francisco: After facing a backlash, Mozilla, the nonprofit organisation behind the Firefox web browser, has announced to stop taking cryptocurrency donations. Cryptocurrency mining has come under intense scrutiny for its climate…
- Middle East
UAE receive highest annual rainfall over New Year’s Eve weekend
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has received 141.8 mm of rain in three days. The UAE in 2022 awoke to strong winds and downpours flooding the country in the early…
- Middle East
GCC countries on alert for more torrential rains in coming days
The authorities in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have issued weather warnings due to heavy rains that have been falling for several days in this hot and dry climate. Gulf countries usually…