Etihad to lend US-bound passengers iPads as ban workaround
One Mideast airline affected by the ban on most electronics in the cabins of U.S.-bound flights will lend iPads to its top-paying travelers.
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Mar 29, 2017
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Snow alert in Gulf desert UAE
A snow alert has been issued in the United Arab Emirates where a rare storm and high winds Friday toppled one of thousands of cranes in the Gulf desert state.
Earth Sciences
Feb 3, 2017
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Emiratis banned from keeping wild pets: reports
The private ownership of wild animals has been outlawed in the United Arab Emirates, where keeping exotic creatures as pets is a status symbol for some, reports said Wednesday.
Ecology
Jan 4, 2017
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'DiplomaCity'— Learning networks of cities for a sustainable future
"I'm out to prove the obvious," says best-selling author Parag Khanna, "More connectivity is better." "The transfer of technology and best practices" through learning networks of cities are "incredibly important, more important ...
Energy & Green Tech
Dec 23, 2016
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Teen eco activist spurs hope at children's peace prize award
Award-winning teen environmental activist Kehkashan Basu said Friday ecologists should "not lose hope" in their battle to fight climate change, despite scepticism from world leaders including US President-elect Donald Trump.
Environment
Dec 2, 2016
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Aviation sector to vote on climate change plan
Civil aviation officials were expected to endorse a proposal that would have airlines buy credits to offset rising carbon emissions in the sector, at a 10-day meeting that opens in Montreal Tuesday.
Environment
Sep 27, 2016
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Paris climate accord closer after UN meeting
The landmark Paris agreement on climate change moved closer to reality Wednesday after 31 countries joined during the United Nations General Assembly.
Environment
Sep 21, 2016
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Some 30 countries to ratify Paris climate accord at UN
At least 30 countries will on Wednesday formally join the Paris agreement on climate change, moving it closer to reality, according to the United Nations.
Environment
Sep 21, 2016
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Emirates jet crashed as gear went up for 2nd landing attempt
The pilot in last month's Emirates airliner crash landing in Dubai tried to take off again after a brief touchdown and had already begun raising the landing gear when the plane ultimately hit the ground, according to preliminary ...
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Sep 6, 2016
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The cities of tomorrow – how urban experimentation is shaping 21st-century cities
As rapid global urbanization continues to rise, cities around the world are looking to more and more radical ways to solve issues such as social inequality and climate change in modern urban spaces.
Environment
Jul 28, 2016
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