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Giant tortoises now outnumber people in Seychelles

New study estimates 183,000 tortoises on Aldabra Atoll after decades of conservation

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In this file photo taken on February 27, 2019 Diego, a tortoise of the endangered Chelonoidis hoodensis subspecies from Espanola Island, is seen in a breeding centre at the Galapagos National Park on Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos archipelago, located some 1,000 km off Ecuador's coast. Picture for illustrative purposes only.

Malaysia closes schools due to haze

Toxic smoke has shrouded cities in the region for more than a month

A general view shows buildings shrouded with haze in Singapore on October 9, 2026. Indonesia has been battling fires for weeks in parts of Borneo and Sumatra, sending suffocating haze across the islands and neighbouring Malaysia and Singapore.

Abu Dhabi fisheries index reaches 100% amid green drive

Abu Dhabi achieves 100% fisheries sustainability, restoring marine ecosystems

EAD also reports 75 million mangrove trees, 1.8 million coral colonies and a 95% reduction in single-use plastic bag use

Super El Niño could drive 451,000 heat deaths worldwide

About 239,000 of those deaths are projected to occur between September and February alone

Researchers estimate that global land temperatures will run about 1.2°C above normal in the coming months.

How these UAE students turn feathers to plant boosters

Bacteria used to break down feathers, with trials across 16 farms in three countries

From left to right: Adit Mital, Anushka Harlalka, and Maanit Misra

Global leaders seek investment to close water gap

Business and philanthropy leaders discuss water financing ahead of December UN conference

Badr Jafar(2nd from right) during the Permanent Mission of the UAE to the United Nations in New York on Monday for a private roundtable

DEWA recycling scheme diverts 19.83 tonnes of waste

More than 1.41 million containers have been recycled since the initiative began in 2022

The items were collected through smart recycling machines installed at a number of DEWA buildings.

RAK bans barbecues at Flamingo Beach from September 10

Restriction comes as residents begin looking ahead to the UAE’s popular barbecue season

The restriction took effect on September 10, 2026, and applies to both the burning of charcoal and barbecuing on the beach.

What Dubai’s new nature reserve plan means for wildlife

Project will strengthen biodiversity protection, explore future expansion under Dubai 2040

The strategic collaboration was announced during the inaugural Dubai Environment Conference and Exhibition 2026

Meet Bittu Tabahi, the student who transformed a river

He spent his savings, battled infections and braved snakes to transform a filthy river

Bittu lives with his parents and comes from a modest background

Abu Dhabi urges removal of abandoned vehicles and boats

Abandoned vehicles and boats can obstruct traffic, limit access and create health concerns

The campaign also highlighted the impact of leaving vehicles and boats unattended for prolonged periods without maintenance or cleaning.

Abu Dhabi sets out plan to manage stray cat numbers

Moving stray cats creates a ‘vacuum effect’ that can bring new animals into an area

The Department uses a programme known as TNVMR alongside humane methods of keeping animals away from areas where they may cause problems.

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