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‘Moral imperative’ for oil-rich Qatar to help less fortunate nations curb climate change: former Yemeni minister

A climate activist urged to incorporate climate change studies within school curriculums to export knowledge of climate change mitigation early on in life. Qatar has one of the highest footprints…

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Qatar tackles climate change in hot countries with launch of Earthna Summit

Four themes will prevail during the summit, including tackling food security, adaptation and resilience. Global, regional and local policymakers, thinkers, business and industry leaders have gathered at the Earthna Summit…

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15 million people live under increasing threat of glacial floods, study warns

As glaciers melt due to global warming, lakes fill with more water, which increases their danger in the rare instances when dams fail. Fifteen million people worldwide are in constant…

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‘This could’ve been us’: Expert calls on Canada to follow in footsteps of green and wealthy Qatar

When the expert met with different gulf ministers, they presented energy pragmatism and long-term ambitions that were far more ambitious than those of western countries, he said. Canada should learn…

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Qatar recycles 80% of World Cup stadium waste

Approximately 80% of waste from FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 stadiums have been recycled. Around 80% of all waste from the World Cup tournament has successfully been recycled from all…

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Qatar orders all firms to begin sorting waste from October or face penalty

Less plastic bags, more recycling: All about Qatar’s new firm recycling policies. All firms will be required to place containers for sorting solid waste at their facilities starting October 1,…

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Aquafina introduces 100% recycled plastic bottles in Qatar

The launch of 100% recycled plastic bottles in Qatar is a first for the GCC region. Aquafina, PepsiCo’s global hydration brand has announced the introduction of locally manufactured, 100% recycled…

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Inflationary pressures affecting oil and gas industries: Qatar’s energy minister

QatarEnergy joined a group of oil and gas companies late June in an effort to diminish nearly all methane footprint produced during operations by the year 2030. The rise in…

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Qatari Diar wins best sustainable housing project in the world

All three awards for the Best Sustainable Residential Development at the levels of the UK, Europe and, now, the world have been awarded to Qatari Diar. Qatari Diar’s ‘Chelsea Barracks’…

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