UAE scientists concerned about ‘catastrophic’ plastic use across the globe
A photo of one of the smallest sea creatures has elevated the marine environment’s biggest issue: the destruction of our ocean ecosystems from the rampant consumption of single-use plastics. A...
Celebrating our common future
We celebrate several international, regional and national eco/environment days throughout the year. Each of these dates is designated to create awareness on various environmental signposts such as...
‘Thirsty protests’ hit Morocco over water shortages
RABAT: Residents angered by persistent water shortages in southern Morocco have taken to the streets in a series of “thirsty protests” that has grabbed the attention of the country’s king. Since the...
Italy’s deposit return scheme for bottles gets underway
Restaurants, bars, hotels and shops across Italy will from Tuesday participate in a deposit return scheme for glass bottles as part of the government’s aim to promote a culture of recycling....
Italy’s heritage under threat
Think cultural patrimony, think Italy. From Pompeii to the Colosseum, from Venice to Florence, the country’s massive tourism industry thrives on his heritage. Italy boasts more than 200,000...
Greek gold mine controversy: Investment in the future, or environmental disaster?
Opinions have long been divided over a gold mine in Greece. For years, advocates have talked about jobs and investments, while opponents worry about irreparable environmental damage. The government...
Israeli Environment Ministry Recommends Scaling Down Wind Turbine Plans in Galilee
Three companies have been told either to curb their plans to build wind turbines in the Upper Galilee or build them somewhere else, after the Environmental Protection Ministry decided that wind...
Pour les bergers en difficulté d’Algérie, “la sécheresse arrête tout”
CHEMORA, ALGERIE – Plissant sous un soleil implacable, Houssin Ghodbane regarde son fils tendre un troupeau de 120 de leurs moutons. Les têtes inclinées, les moutons cherchent lentement une...
