Environment and Climate

Why Egypt's water scarcity problem goes deeper than the Nile
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Egypt has sought to resolve its water crisis by creating a diplomatic record of water conservation. But has the scale of the crisis meant it's already too late?
Smog Lahore
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In 2022, Pakistan was the third most polluted country and now Lahore’s winter season comes with almost certain respiratory issues.
How harvesting air breathes life into MENA's water crisis
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Harvesting water from the air may help mitigate MENA's water stress by taking advantage of new solar-powered technology and the region's abundant sunshine.
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COP28 ended with a call to transition away from fossil fuels, but failed to lay out a realistic and fair plan. Could a non-proliferation treaty be the answer?
MENA malnourished: Food insecurity leaves 60 million Arabs hungry
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Conflict, COVID-19, and climate change have left nearly 60 million Arabs hungry. Without reforming MENA's agri-food systems, the region will remain at risk.
Climate justice and debt cancellation
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As global debt mounts, climate vulnerable nations in the Global South grapple with two crises at once. At COP28, they're saying climate finance isn't enough.
How climate change sparked Tunisia's energy crisis
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Climate change and political turmoil have short-circuited Tunisia's energy sector, with blackouts disrupting the state's infrastructure and services.
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At the UN climate summit in Dubai, experts and activists are sounding the alarm on the devastating toll of rampant militarisation on our planet, and why Israel's war on Gaza is a climate justice issue.
Palestinian and climate activists join interconnected crises
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For the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice, Palestinian and environmental activists are calling for an immediate cessation of Israel's settler-colonial enterprise in Palestine and the swift dismantling of climate colonialism around the world.
COP28: rumours grow of rift within Arab Group
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Arab countries jointly negotiate at climate talks under the umbrella of the Arab States group, led by Saudi Arabia and dominated by the interests of oil-producing countries. But this year, the positions of Emiratis and Saudis may not align.