According to this infographic by carboun.com carbon emissions in the Arab World are relatively modest. Both in terms of the region’s share of emissions and the share of individual countries. The region represents almost 5% of total global emissions and just under 5% of total global population. But the Arab World carbon emissions are growing so [...]

There is a lot of data out there regarding waste, pollution and the amount of plastic and debris that enters our oceans. The numbers get bigger and bigger and the problem seems to get worse. Which is why I like a good infographic. It makes it all a lot easier to digest, and hopefully react. [...]

Dubai is synching up with the rest of the world for 24 hours to talk about climate change denial and raise more awareness tonight. In this case, in Arabic.  As part of Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project, 23 different presenters from around the world are going to present scientific data and research that explains why [...]

Environmentalists can be pretty scary – not just with their cardigans and jars of boiled fruits but with their poignant observations of the state of the planet, the doom and gloom and what not. It’s enough to turn anyone off. I came across this link though a TED talk by Adam Ostrow on the future of [...]

Green roofs not only look good but they help insulate buildings, reducing heating and cooling costs. And by green roofs I am not talking about potted plants sitting on the roof, I’m talking planted seeds in soil beds. In the UAE rooftop gardens are literally just beginning to bloom: a school and few test villas [...]

I love this bike rack. Thanks to its funky design you could put it anywhere and watch it give the place or neighbourhood an instant boost. If people have a safe place to leave their bicycles, they will start using them and leaving the car at home. Asides from the eco factor, it just makes [...]

Wow well apparently the UAE family that was taking part in the three-month National Geographic 360º Energy Diet challenge has come first with the most energy savings of all the participants. This is a pretty awesome testament to what you can do in your home without having to move into a zero-carbon city. Unless of [...]

So Sunday is lightbulb recycling day, mark it in your calendars. Finally there is somewhere to take all your lightbulbs: neon tubes, energy efficient and incandescent bulbs you haven’t changed yet, and dispose of them properly. Throwing bulbs into the trash can release mercury vapour into the air. One lightbulb might not cause too much [...]