Environment and Climate

What's behind Saudi Arabia's plan to air-condition Riyadh?
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Scientists have developed a method to reduce Riyadh's temperature by 4.5°C while saving 16% on cooling energy through heat migration technologies.
Libya's polluted coastline is a symptom of state failure
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A decade of political turmoil in Libya has had a catastrophic impact on the environment. The heavily polluted coastline is affecting biodiversity.
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Israel's foreign minister is using the idea of an artificial island off Gaza to potentially facilitate further forced displacement of the Strip's population.
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.