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National Pavilion UAE searches for environmentally friendly alternative to Portland cement in 2020 Venice Biennale exhibition ‘Wetland’

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The National Pavilion UAE at the 2020 Venice Biennale will present an experimental solution to the critical environmental impact of the construction industry, with an exhibition exploring how salt and mineral compounds found in the UAE’s Sabkha (salt [...] 

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Solar/storage combo key to Middle East smart buildings, says disruptive innovation expert

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A combination of solar power generation and storage systems will be the most efficient means of transforming buildings throughout the Middle East from energy passive to active, according to a German electricity innovation expert.

Speaking ahead of the [...] 

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Minister Of Climate Change And Environment Highlights Importance Of Nurturing Environmental Tolerance in Driving Climate Action

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His Excellency Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, today pointed out that the best way to combat the environmental challenges the world faces today and create a better, more sustainable future for all is through [...] 

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Yellow Door Energy begins construction of 2 MWp solar plant for Future Pipe Industries

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Yellow Door Energy, a Dubai-based sustainable energy provider for businesses, began the construction of a 2 megawatt-peak (MWp) solar plant for Future Pipe Industries (FPI). Located in Dubai Industrial City, the solar plant will generate 3,100 megawatt-hours [...] 

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Carbon emissions per airline passenger decrease more than 50% since 1990

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) published information confirming that carbon emissions per passenger have declined by more than 50% since 1990. Much of the improvement has occurred because the industry has achieved an annual fuel [...] 

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EGA volunteers clean up Al Taweelah beach ahead of turtle nesting

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Around 50 volunteers from Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, have participated in a beach clean-up at the company’s Al Taweelah site ahead of the nesting of the critically-endangered [...] 

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Adoption of district cooling services supports global trends to combat climate change

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Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, confirmed that district cooling is a key pillar in combating climate change worldwide. Countries are moving towards maintaining a sustainable [...] 

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Ras Al Khaimah launches Energy in Your Hands campaign to sensibilise residents on efficient use of energy and water

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The Ras Al Khaimah Energy Efficiency & Renewables Strategy 2040 has been established to support competitiveness of the Ras Al Khaimah economy by reducing the energy bill, through lower consumption and a higher share of renewable energy in the generation [...] 

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Regus expands footprint in UAE with new business centre in Downtown Dubai

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Leading global workspace provider Regus has announced the opening of its 21st UAE business centre in Dubai Boulevard Tower to support the emirate’s flourishing business environment.

The new flexible workspace centre is located in one of the city’s [...] 

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