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Environment & Energy
Urban wasteland: World Bank sees global garbage crisis
11 months ago
The world’s city dwellers are fast producing more and more trash in a “looming crisis” that will pose huge financial and environmental burdens, the World Bank warned on Wednesday. Urban specialists said the growing pile of trash from urban dwellers is as daunting as global... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Students celebrate 'World Environment Day'
11 months ago
More than hundred students in the age group of 8 to 12 celebrated World Environment Day on Tuesday as Dubai Investments hosted an interactive session in coordination with the Ministry of Education (MoE). The primary and middle school students took part in educational and entertainment... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Companies Have a Global Responsibility to Switch to LED Lighting, According to Honeywell ED&S
11 months ago
Honeywell ED&S launches lighting consultancy service to support facilities managers switch to LED lighting Honeywell Electrical Devices & Systems (ED&S) has called for a worldwide switch to LED lighting, claiming that organisations across the globe – large and small – have ... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Emirates Post participates in World Environment Day celebrations
11 months ago
Dubai, June 6, 2012 – Under the execution and supervision of the Department of Mass Communication, Emirates Post Group participated in the World Environment Day organized by the Ministry of Environment & Water under the slogan "Green economy: Does it include you?" at Star Atrium in Dubai... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Rare Venus transit draws astronomers worldwide
11 months ago
Sky-gazers around the world held up their telescopes and viewing glasses Wednesday to watch a once-in-a-lifetime event as Venus slid across the sun. The transit began shortly after 2200 GMT Tuesday in parts of North America, Central America and the northern part of South America, and was... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Roads being paved with recylced gravel in Abu Dhabi
11 months ago
Abu Dhabi - On the suburbs of the capital city in Bani Yas, gravel left over from construction projects is carefully sourced and taken away. To the ordinary passerby, the significance of this initiative by the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City may be lost. The gravel, however, is used to pave roads in ... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Blowing horns, loud music, jackhammers, and other sounds have turned the Nation’s Capital into a living noise machine
11 months ago
Abu Dhabi Once quiet homes in the UAE are under invasion by an unrelenting cacophony of man and machines in the race to introduce progress to burgeoning urban landscapes. Noise pollution - a tasteless, odourless menace -- has infilitrated UAE cities and is bombarding urban dwellers with intrusive ... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Excessive watering poses danger to date palm trees in Abu Dhabi
11 months ago
Abu Dhabi Date palm trees need only 300 litres of water a day to flourish, but many farmers have been pouring 2,100 litres, making them susceptible to pests, diseases and weakening their roots. Eighty-six per cent of the water is wasted because of this over-watering. Despite being a water-scarce... Full story
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Environment & Energy
2012 International Green Awards summit held in Dubai
11 months ago
Launch of global environmental award in the Gulf/Middle East region Dubai, UAE: In keeping with its on-going commitment to raise awareness and encourage best practices in CSR and sustainability, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted the International Green Awards Sustainability Summit at... Full story
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Environment & Energy
2012 International Green Awards summit held in Dubai
11 months ago
Launch of global environmental award in the Gulf/Middle East region Dubai, UAE: In keeping with its on-going commitment to raise awareness and encourage best practices in CSR and sustainability, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted the International Green Awards Sustainability Summit at... Full story
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