Conservation & Sustainability
Green Sheikh reaches out to the young
DOHA: Government and private sectors in the Gulf should now prioritise effective waste management partnerships in the wake of rapid growth in most of the countries in the region, said Sheikh Dr Abdulaziz bin Ali Al Nuaimi, Programme Ambassador of Ford Grants and more popularly known as the “Green Sheikh.” Sheikh Abdulaziz is a member [...]
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Endangered species set for stem cell rescue
In a novel marriage of conservation and modern biology, scientists have created stem cells from two endangered species, which could help ensure their survival. The northern white rhino is one of the most endangered animals on Earth, while the drill – a west African monkey – is threatened by habitat loss and hunting. The scientists [...]
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Rare sea turtle spared in Egypt
CAIRO (AP) – Health and food inspectors in the Egyptian coastal city of Alexandria found a vendor offering to slaughter a rare sea turtle more than 90 years old. After getting a tip, the inspectors rescued the 250-kilogramme turtle from the butcher block and turned it over to the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries. It [...]
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This Ramadan, Think About Environmental Refugees
What Footprint Will You Leave on the Earth? As we go through the remaining days of Ramadan, we should reflect on the things that we have and how we use them. We are at a critical point in our global history where the environment is being damaged and what is happening may well be irreversible, [...]
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Jordan Moving Planet: from the lowest point on Earth – Dead Sea
The Jordan Inbound Tour Operators association “JITOA”is cooperating with 350.org under its Environmental initiative “Don’t mess with Nature”to Move the Planet. JITOA aims to increase the environmental awareness in Jordan tourism sector and help in promoting Jordan as an eco-destination and boost the kingdom’s environmental profile by contributing in the global call against the various [...]
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