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Transforming food systems is a powerful way to reduce global dependency on fossil fuels By Anna Lappé and Patty Fong When political leaders, policymakers, environmental advocates, and philanthropists gather for this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai (COP28), food systems will be high on the agenda for the first time. Given that the food sector accounts for one-third of all greenhouse-gas emissions, its inclusion is long overdue. Fortunately, this challenge need not compete for our attention, because transforming food systems is also a powerful way to reduce our global dependency on fossil fuels. As our organisation shows in…

With buildings representing some 40 per cent of global emissions , decarbonising the built environment is one of the fastest paths to meeting net zero targets globally, and essential for many businesses with 2030 carbon reduction goals, a study by Johnson Controls has shown. “For leaders looking to quickly advance their net zero journey and make a real impact on global carbon reduction, buildings are the key enabler,” said Johnson Controls chairman and CEO George Oliver. “Our whole approach is not only the electrification of the equipment, but then also deploying that with digital capabilities, the use of data, that…

Usman Khawaja jumped to the defence of his opening partner David Warner on Monday after stinging criticism of the veteran batsman from Australian great Mitchell Johnson. Former fast bowler Johnson hit out after Warner kept his spot in Australia’s squad to face Pakistan in the first Test later this month despite a poor run of red-ball form. The three-match home series against Pakistan is expected to be Warner’s farewell to Test cricket. The decision to keep faith with Warner provoked a strong response from Johnson, who questioned why his former team-mate should be given a “hero’s send-off” in light of…

With each new Fortnite season comes a slew of new cosmetics to earn through the Battle Pass or to purchase in the item shop. With the game being out for nearly six years, the number of skins in the game has grown to absurd levels. No longer will you run into a match of solo players wearing similar skins. Between regular releases of skins and special event skins involving IPs like Star Wars, Street Fighter, Marvel, and more, every player has a very unique locker full of cosmetics to bust out in a given match. These days, it’s almost more…

Expo City Dubai has become a founding member of the global coalition to save bees across the world. Unveiled on Monday, the ‘Bee The Change’ campaign – a global movement to safeguard bees- will raise awareness and funds to ensure the survival of pollinators globally. The campaign is part of the recently announced Trillion Bees coalition, a science-led initiative founded by materials science company PANGAIA that brings together individuals, businesses, and organisations with the aim of mobilising more than two billion people and raising $1 billion in funds to support projects that preserve bees, protect habitats and foster biodiversity. ‘Bee…

According to TechSci Research, the landscaping market is expected to witness a robust growth trajectory, reaching $1966.03 million by 2027, with a notable CAGR of 8.21%. Citiscape, a leading provider of comprehensive landscaping solutions, announced its participation at the Big 5 event with its recent projects win — the Natural History Museum & Masdar City Campus in Abu Dhabi, among others. These significant achievements further cement the company’s reputation as a trusted partner in crafting aesthetically pleasing and sustainable outdoor spaces. “We are thrilled to celebrate these newly awarded projects along with our participation in BIG5 international event. This accomplishment…

It’s been quite a remarkable cricketing journey for Vriitya Aravind, the Chennai-born UAE wicketkeeper-batsman. Vriitya, who moved to the UAE as a six year-old with his father, an electrical engineer at Dewa – Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, is now defending the colours of Chennai Braves in the ongoing Abu Dhabi T10. “It’s a great feeling to play for the team I was born in. Playing for Chennai Braves is a dream come true because I get to represent my hometown of Chennai,” he says. Cricket was not the first love of this rising star, who has already played 100…

If there’s one thing you can count on in each season of Fortnite, it’s that there will be an exciting new crossover or two to keep various fandoms on their toes. We’ve seen everything from Star Wars to Attack on Titan to Futurama, and chapter 5, season 1 is here to surprise us yet again with the shocking addition of Family Guy‘s Peter Griffin. The beloved cartoon character makes an appearance in multiple capacities, serving both as a boss that can be defeated and a skin that you can unlock in the battle pass. In this guide, we’ll tell you…

Spotify says it’s axing 17% of its global workforce, the music streaming service’s third round of layoffs this year as it moves to slash costs while focusing on becoming profitable. In a message to employees posted on the company’s blog Monday, CEO Daniel Ek said the jobs were being cut as part of a “strategic reorientation.” The post didn’t specify how many employees would lose their jobs, but a spokesperson confirmed that it amounts to about 1,500 people. Spotify had used cheap financing to expand the business and “invested significantly” in employees, content and marketing in 2020 and 2021, the…

Oil prices extended declines on Monday, pressured by investor scepticism over the latest Opec+ decision on supply cuts and uncertainty surrounding global fuel demand, though the risk of supply disruptions from the Middle East conflict limited losses. Monday’s fall adds to a 2 per cent decline last week after the supply cuts announced on Thursday by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) and allies including Russia, together known as Opec+. Brent crude futures were down 72 cents, or 0.9 per cent, at $78.16 a barrel by 1434 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 47 cents, or…