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World Lung Cancer in the MENA Region: Shocking Facts Tied to Fossil Fuels
The staggering rates of lung cancer in countries like Lebanon, Iraq, Tunisia, and Algeria are intricately linked to high levels of air pollution primarily driven by fossil fuel-dependent industries.
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Five Ways to Celebrate World Nature Conservation Day
Each year, on July 28th, we come together to celebrate World Nature Conservation Day—a crucial reminder of the importance of preserving our planet’s natural resources. This day is dedicated to…
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Extreme weather: is Climate change to blame?
Heatwaves, flooding and other extreme weather appear to be happening more often, and getting more severe. But how much of it is down to climate change?
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June 2024 Breaks Heat Records: Greenpeace MENA Demands Accountability from International Oil Companies
June 2024 has been confirmed as the hottest on record by the Copernicus Climate Change Service, marking the 13th consecutive month of record-breaking global temperatures. Kenzie Azmi, Campaigns Lead for "Stop Drilling, Start Paying" at Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa, commented "This is deeply alarming.
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Greenpeace MENA Reveals North Africa’s Polluters- Time for Urgent Action!
Breathe out... Don't breathe in: the air we breathe in North Africa conceals a silent killer that can no longer be ignored. Air pollution is not just a problem; it's an alarming crisis with consequences too deadly to overlook.
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An eventful fortnight comes to an end at COP28
Despite what did and did not end up in the final agreement at COP28 in Dubai, meaningful climate action will only continue to become more urgent than ever.
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Arab countries must support UAE in bidding farewell to fossil fuels at COP28
As COP28 enters its final days, Greenpeace MENA is urging Arab countries to help make COP28 a truly historic event, by being part of an agreement on a fair and…
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COP28 must answer the call for a fossil fuel phase out
As COP28 resumes for a second week, negotiators will be faced with answering the call for a commitment to a Fossil Fuel Phase Out in Dubai. Never before have we heard so many voices, coming from so many directions to seize the moment and commit to phasing out oil, coal and gas.
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UAE Presidency sparks momentum with running start for COP28
The UAE COP Presidency has succeeded in getting COP28 off to a strong and hopeful start with a series of groundbreaking decisions and milestones - especially in the key areas of climate finance and the transition to renewable energy.