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This is how new underwater technologies illuminate the ocean’s hidden depths

The advances are set to drive transformation in various sectors including marine biology, environmental monitoring, and geology. Seals fitted with electronic tags are now able to relay real-time water data…

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Qatar’s carbon offset platform exploring listing credits on MENA exchanges

The Global Carbon Council is a voluntary scheme for offsetting carbon emissions, with a mission to help organisations lower their carbon impact. Qatar’s Global Carbon Council is negotiating the listing…

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Qatar promotes environmental awareness among youth with new summer programme

Four winners will then receive an award for their innovative environmental approaches by the end of the programme. Qatar’s Friends of the Environment Centre launched its summer programme on Sunday…

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Extreme heat inflicts greater burdens on women, study shows

A new report uncovers the overlooked physical and economic strain that rising temperatures inflict upon women around the world. A groundbreaking report has revealed the disproportionate physical and financial toll…

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From trash to treasure: Enavra’s quest to transform Qatar’s plastic landscape with fruit seeds

The startup replaced over 10,000 kilogrammes of plastic with their biodegradable products in Qatar since they started in 2019. In a city still grappling with excessive waste and striving for…

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Qatar launches its first electric vehicle company with intellectual property

Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) plans to set up 600 to 1,000 electric vehicle charging stations by 2025 and 2030. The first electric vehicles brand, VIM, with an…

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Crucial ocean currents system faces ‘catastrophic’ collapse

Findings from the groundbreaking research were published in Nature Communications. The world’s critical system of ocean currents might be on the brink of collapse sooner than anticipated, presenting a possible…

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Qatar’s single-use plastic ban: progress and challenges eight months on

As Qatar’s plastic ban journey continues to unfold, it is clear that stronger communication and public awareness campaigns are needed. When Qatar’s Ministry of Municipality announced the comprehensive ban on…

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Here’s how you can see gigantic Whale Sharks in Qatar

Every year, between the months of April and September, the marine creatures gather in large numbers, an impressive 90 kilometers offshore. Discover Qatar, the destination management company of Qatar Airways,…

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