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EU strikes deal to strengthen air quality standards

Published on February 26, 2024

The European Parliament and EU member states reached a deal late on Tuesday to strengthen air quality standards across the 27-nation European Union, they said in a statement. The new rules set out air quality standards for 2030 in the form of pollutant limits and target values that are closer to the guidelines of the […]

Foul fumes pose pollinator problems

Published on February 9, 2024

A team led by researchers at the University of Washington has discovered a major cause for a drop in nighttime pollinator activity — and people are largely to blame. The researchers found that nitrate radicals (NO3) in the air degrade the scent chemicals released by a common wildflower, drastically reducing the scent-based cues that nighttime […]

Enhancing sustainability and efficiency in the built environment

Published on November 1, 2023

Industry experts have urged the implementation of measures to address refrigerant leaks in air-conditioning systems and the mandatory installation of indoor air quality (IAQ) sensors to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of the built environment in the UAE. Marco Buoni, Managing Director of Centro Studi Galileo (CSG), an Italian training centre, and Iyad Al-Attar, a […]

Khansaheb deploys BESS to drive down carbon emissions on site

Published on October 21, 2023

Khansaheb Civil Engineering has said it has become the first contractor in the Middle East to use a battery energy storage system (BESS) to power large construction equipment. Describing the rollout as a sustainability milestone, the firm notes that the move to deploy lithium-ion battery solutions will ‘vastly reduce carbon emissions’. The firm said that […]

UAE issues decree on regulation of hydrofluorocarbons

Published on May 16, 2023

In alignment with its duty to develop solutions and regulations to combat climate change, enhance air quality, and safeguard the environment, the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment issued Decree No. (138) of 2023. This decree pertains to regulating the use and distribution of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in the country, aiming to control their circulation […]

Roadmap identifies sustainable materials for energy harvesting

Published on April 5, 2023

Researchers have put together a roadmap for sustainable materials for energy harvesting systems, from solar cells to thermal energy and even RF energy capture. Ravi Silva at the Advanced Technology Institute at the University of Surrey in the UK with over 100 collaborators, including Prof Vincenzo Pecunia at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, looked […]

UK substantially underestimates its methane emissions from oil and gas production – and many other countries probably do too

Published on January 28, 2023

A newer, more accurate method for calculating methane emissions from offshore oil and gas production suggests that the United Kingdom severely underestimates its greenhouse gas emissions. Researchers conclude that as much as five times more methane is being leaked from oil and gas production than reported. Methane is the second most important greenhouse gas after […]

DP World commits to CO2 reduction

Published on December 4, 2022

DP World Chairman and Group CEO, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem announced the company intends to invest up to $500 million to cut CO2 emissions from its operations by nearly 700,000 tonnes over the next five years. The announcement was made as Bin Sulayem addressed delegates at the UN Climate Conference (COP 27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, […]

Etihad, Satavia implement technology to reduce warming impact of condensation trails

Published on November 12, 2022

Etihad Airways is implementing contrail prevention on a special flight during the COP27 event as part of its continuing partnership with aerospace company Satavia. The airline is set to operate a dedicated flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Abu Dhabi on November 13, combining Satavia contrail prevention alongside other operational efficiencies, to demonstrate the potential […]

Sharjah Taxi increases fleet of hybrid vehicles by 65%

Published on October 31, 2022

Sharjah Taxi, a subsidiary of Sharjah Asset Management Company, investment arm of the Government of Sharjah, is seeking to increase the number of its hybrid vehicle fleet cars that operate dually on both fuel and electricity. This decision is in line with the Emirate’s vision to rationalize the use of energy, in accordance with its […]

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