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30% rise in registration of private vehicles in Qatar

Despite the Gulf state launching various initiatives to become more eco-friendly it’s carbon footprint remains one of the highest. Qatar’s private vehicle registrations in November witnessed a 29.9% increase in…

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Qatar’s amir condoles President Biden after deadly US tornadoes

Search and rescue teams have been dispatched across the affected states. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani condoled US President Joe Biden following the deadly hurricanes that struck at…

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How to plan for a low-emissions future

To meet sustainability goals, our power systems need to change dramatically over the next 50 years – and Imperial College Business School is helping to provide the knowledge required. Sustainability…

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COP26 and Climate Action Plan: Is Qatar getting serious about global warming?

The Gulf state was among the participants at the global COP26 Summit. Qatar is the world’s largest producer of liquefied natural gas. The latest cabinet reshuffle by Qatar’s Amir Sheikh…

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Qatar’s amir joins world leaders in Glasgow for COP26 climate summit

In August, the UN said humans have caused irreversible damage to planet earth due to the nations’ failure in minimising fossil-fuel emissions. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani…

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Driverless electric minibus hits Qatar streets for test operations

The electric minibuses can fully operate without a driver. Qatar could be one of the first countries to have fully autonomous electric minibuses transporting the community safely without a driver—…

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These car manufacturers say no more fossil fuel vehicles by 2040

In August, the UN said humans have caused irreversible damage to planet earth due to failure to minimise fossil-fuel emissions. Six major car manufacturers along with several countries committed on…

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AYCMQ partners with national stakeholders to measure household carbon footprint

The Arab Youth Climate Movement Qatar (AYCMQ) has taken action to measure carbon footprint in the Gulf state. The Household Carbon Footprint Initiative is one of the signature projects of…

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Qatar to plant one million trees, unveils $16m global sustainability fund

Qatar’s commitment to sustainable development has been reflected through various initiatives in recent years. Around one million trees will be planted just in time for the country’s much-awaited 2022 FIFA…

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