Ministry passes new regulations on pesticides
New regulations have been passed to prevent the import of pesticides that could harm consumers and the environment. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment adopted seven new measures to register
The National (UAE)
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Masdar collaborates on Seychelles renewable energy plans
A renewable energy initiative in the Seychelles is being launched by Masdar and the country’s president to address the islands’ shortage of resources. Seychelles president James Michel called the project
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Dubai firm developing hybrid diesel and solar technology in Saudi Arabia
A Dubai-based power company is developing a hybrid diesel and solar power plant in Saudi Arabia amid declining fuel subsidies. SES Smart Energy Solutions, based in Jebel Ali free zone, will develop
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Masdar Institute scientists develop weather prediction system
ABU DHABI // Masdar Institute scientists have come up with an accurate system to predict extreme weather. The “hydro-climate” model has also shown that the UAE’s weather has been getting hotter and
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UAE air pollution levels safe for residents, ministry says
ABU DHABI // Fahad Hareb, director of air quality at the Ministry of Environment and Water, said pollution levels in the UAE were safe for residents. Particle pollution levels, known as PM2.5, did not
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RAK inspectors log 1,500 environmental violations since January
RAS AL KHAIMAH // More than 1,500 violations of environmental laws were discovered by inspectors in the first half of 2015. The violations were logged by the Department of Public Works’ Raqeb (monitor)
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FNC to discuss environment bill amendments in final session
ABU DHABI // The Federal National Council will discuss Quran memorisation centres as well as amendments to an environment bill that will protect aquatic resources when it meets for its final session on
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Five year environment strategy for Emirates Wildlife Society
The Emirates Wildlife Society released its five-year strategy with partnership opportunities to further protect the environment. Together with the World Wildlife Fund, “Together for a Brighter Future”
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Bank financing falls short of UAE’s green economy ambitions
Private-sector environmental initiatives are being hampered by banks’ reluctance to finance clean-energy enterprises. Indeed, economic development is taking its toll on the environment even though the
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Emirates bans animal hunting trophies aboard flights
DUBAI // Emirates airline has banned hunting trophies of elephants, rhinos, tigers and lions from all its aircraft. The airline already has a ban on products and parts of endangered animals and plants
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Environment Authority Abu Dhabi assesses threats to breeding birds
The Environment Authority Abu Dhabi has put in place measures to better protect breeding birds across the emirate. According to Al Ittihad, The National’s sister publication, annual surveys showed that