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‧JLL and Mashreq Pursue LEED Zero Carbon Certification for Global HQ
Mashreq Bank, in collaboration with JLL, has embarked on a significant environmental initiative, aiming to secure LEED Zero Carbon certification for its global headquarters. This ambitious project marks a pivotal step in Mashreq's sustainability strategy, reflecting a b…
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‧Older Adults Mobilize Against Climate Change
Older adults are increasingly taking the lead in the fight against climate change, using their time, experience, and resources to make a significant impact. Despite the physical vulnerabilities they face due to climate change, such as increased susceptibility to heat-relate…
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‧Estimates of Climate Change Costs Remain Uncertain
As governments and organizations push to quantify the financial impact of climate change, many face a significant challenge: the unpredictability of temperature fluctuations and human behavior. This uncertainty complicates efforts to project the economic consequences of a w…
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‧Masdar and TotalEnergies Launch Green Hydrogen to SAF Project
Masdar and TotalEnergies are embarking on a groundbreaking initiative to convert green hydrogen into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Abu Dhabi. This innovative project represents a significant step in advancing clean energy technologies and aims to transform the aviation…
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‧Methane Surge Since 2020 Attributed to La Niña and Wetlands
Methane levels in the atmosphere have seen a significant rise since the early 2020s, with researchers pointing to La Niña events and warming wetlands as key contributors. According to a comprehensive study, these natural phenomena have amplified methane emissions, posing a gr…
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‧Kerala Landslides Linked to Arabian Sea Warming?
Kerala is grappling with devastating landslides in Wayanad, which experts believe are connected to the warming of the Arabian Sea. Scientists emphasize the role of climate change, excessive mining, and deforestation in exacerbating these natural disasters. The catastrophic…
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‧Dubai Advances Clean Energy Strategy with Innovative Projects
Dubai continues its strides towards a sustainable future by accelerating its clean energy initiatives. This ambitious plan aims to provide 100% of the emirate's energy production capacity from clean energy sources by 2050, aligning with the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2…
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‧Al Jalila Foundation and Positive Zero Agree on Decarbonization
Al Jalila Foundation has taken a significant step towards environmental sustainability by signing a decarbonization agreement with Positive Zero, a prominent firm specializing in carbon reduction technologies. This collaboration aims to implement comprehensive strategies to…
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‧Yellen: $3 Trillion Yearly for Climate Financing
The global fight against climate change requires an annual investment of $3 trillion, according to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. This figure vastly exceeds the current levels of climate financing and highlights the urgent need for increased funding to address the climate…
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‧Advertising Industry Urged to Combat Climate Crisis Through Creativity
At the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History on March 1, 2024, the Advertising & Society Colloquium served as a pivotal platform for discussing the advertising industry's role in tackling the environmental crisis. University of Oregon adverti…
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‧Air and Defense Sectors Contribute 10% of Greenhouse Gases
At the Farnborough Air Show, industry leaders highlighted a significant environmental concern: the aviation and defense sectors are responsible for approximately 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. This revelation underscores the growing urgency for sustainable practice…
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‧Sustainable Finance Takes Center Stage at Rio Conference
Al Hussaini emphasized the pivotal role of sustainable finance during his address at the COP28-G20 Conference on Sustainable Finance in Rio de Janeiro. He highlighted the urgent need for global cooperation in transitioning to a greener economy. The conference, which gather…
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‧ACI and Airbus Collaborate to Decarbonize Aviation
Aviation industry leaders, ACI World and Airbus, have announced a significant partnership to accelerate the decarbonization of global aviation. The collaboration aims to support the aviation sector's commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, aligning wi…
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‧Empathy and Climate Action: Understanding Adaptive Response Mechanisms
Innovative research is shedding light on how empathy influences climate action strategies. The latest studies integrate multidimensional learning paradigms and computational modeling to explore how individuals tailor their responses to distress based on various social and e…
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‧Kuwait Oil Company Expands Focus with Renewables and Hydrogen Advisory
Kuwait Oil Company has taken a significant step in its strategic shift towards sustainability by awarding a key advisory contract focused on renewable energy and hydrogen technologies. This move reflects the company's commitment to diversifying its energy portfolio and …
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‧Global Electricity Demand to Surge by 4% This Year
A significant increase in global electricity demand is projected for this year, with an anticipated rise of approximately 4%, surpassing the 2.5% growth recorded in 2023. This surge is primarily attributed to robust economic expansion, elevated heatwaves, and the accelerate…
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‧EU Data Centers Projected to Boost Electricity Use by 30%
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has recently projected a significant increase in electricity consumption by data centers in the European Union, estimating a 30% rise above 2023 levels by 2026. This forecast underscores growing concerns about the sustainability of digi…
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‧India Launches National Campaign to Boost Tree Planting
India has launched an ambitious nationwide initiative encouraging each citizen to plant at least one tree within the next year, aimed at significantly enhancing the country's green cover. This initiative, announced by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on July 20, 2024, is…
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‧Haryana Set to Launch India's First Green Coal Plants
Haryana is gearing up to inaugurate India's pioneering green coal plants in Gurugram and Faridabad. This groundbreaking initiative, spearheaded by the central government, seeks to revolutionize waste management by converting waste materials into eco-friendly charcoal. T…
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‧Climate Change's Toll on Maize Yields and Adaptation Tactics
Maize, a staple crop vital to global food security, is increasingly threatened by climate change. Recent studies highlight how rising temperatures, shifting precipitation patterns, and extreme weather events are compromising maize yields worldwide. These developments necess…
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‧Climate Change Threatens Neotropical Montane Epiphytes
Recent studies have raised alarms about the potential extinction risk posed by climate change to Neotropical montane epiphytes. These unique plants, which thrive in the cloud forests of Central and South America, are increasingly vulnerable due to shifting climatic conditio…
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‧Middle East Embraces ESG Formats in Financial Issuance
The Middle East is witnessing a significant shift towards environmental, social, and governance (ESG) formats in financial issuance. This trend marks a growing alignment with global sustainability standards as issuers in the region increasingly prioritize ESG criteria in th…
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‧Dubai Humanitarian, Heriot-Watt University Dubai Strategic Partnership to Advance Sustainable Solutions
Dubai's commitment to fostering sustainable development receives a significant boost with the establishment of a strategic partnership between Dubai Humanitarian City and Heriot-Watt University Dubai. This collaboration aims to drive innovative solutions that address pr…
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‧Middle East Investors Gain Access to London’s Green Spaces
Barratt London, a prominent name in the UK's real estate market, is providing Middle Eastern investors with significant opportunities to invest in properties offering prime access to green spaces in London. Their latest projects are designed to appeal to investors seeki…