Recent satellite images have unveiled a striking transformation in Antarctica, showing the region becoming 10 times greener than it was 35 years ago. This transformation is attributed to climate change, which has fostered the spread of plant life across the frigid continent.
Google’s DeepMind has unveiled a weather prediction model that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to outperform traditional methods for forecasts extending up to 15 days.
The Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi (DoE) announces details on the International Desalination and Reuse Association World Congress 2024 (IDRA World Congress 2024) which is set to take place from December 8 – 12 at ADNEC during a media briefing this week.
During her speech at the "One Water" summit in the margin of COP16 of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, President of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), affirmed the crucial role of freshwater ecosystems in addressing global sustainability challenges.
Agricultural pesticides are used as a form of protection for crops and to maintain optimal levels of production; they prevent pests and weeds from ruining the harvest. Just like medicine, we spray those pesticides in specific quantities at specific times.
Temperate rainforests are located in limited areas, such as parts of Western Europe, South America, and North America. They are thus considered one of the rare types of forests due to their limited distribution, making them the focus of scientists and researchers who seek to preserve and study them thoroughly to enhance their understanding of them.
In an effort to monitor changes in Antarctica and strengthen the global response to climate change, China announced this week that its first atmospheric monitoring station in Antarctica began operations.
The record-breaking droughts are becoming a new normal around the globe, prompting officials to radically reconsider their management strategies.
River deltas, such as the iconic Nile River Delta in Egypt, are scattered across the globe. These fan-shaped or triangular landforms at river mouths hold immense cultural, economic, and agricultural value due to their fertile soils. Despite their significance, these regions face mounting vulnerabilities as climate change accelerates. Scientists strive to develop effective solutions to safeguard these critical areas from escalating threats.
Despite the harsh climatic conditions in the Arctic, many living organisms cannot survive there. However, there are numerous organisms that thrive in these cold regions, adapting only to the extreme weather conditions. This means they possess unique traits, which require preservation.
Building upon the momentum of COP29 in Baku, the UAE announced its thematic pavilion as part of its robust engagement at the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification COP16.
Efforts to combat the climate crisis globally center on two main strategies: adaptation and mitigation.
Simply put, it is difficult to imagine the world without the tomato crop, as it is a fundamental part of our daily meals. However, the tomato crop, like many other agricultural crops, is increasingly vulnerable to the deteriorating effects of climate change.
There is a complex relationship between climate change and land use; both affect each other in various ways.
During the second Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC) meeting held on the sidelines of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan on November 21, Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, the UAE’s Minister of Climate Change and Environment, announced the MAC Strategy 2031.
