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Many protected areas do not benefit wildlife, study says

The largest ever study of protected areas - places "set aside" ostensibly for nature - has revealed that most do not actively benefit wildlife. Scientists examined the impact of 1,500 protected areas in 68 countries, focusing their analy..
Kahramaa Holds Annual Meet with Companies Producing Electricity and Water in the State

Kahramaa held today its annual meeting to coordinate with electricity and water-producing companies in the State of Qatar. The goal of the meeting is to revise the adopted plans, and coordinate joint efforts to ensure the increasing demand expected i..
Russian oligarch Deripaska's yacht arrives in Turkish waters

A yacht linked to Russian aluminium tycoon Oleg Deripaska arrived in a bay near the southwestern Turkish resort of Gocek on Saturday, as more Russian billionaires head for Turkey to flee Western sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Der..
Around 10% of the world population can't get clean water. Here's how you can help on World Water Day

Right now, almost 780 million people live without access to clean water, and more than 2.5 billion need improved sanitation. That's according to the World Health Organization. March 22 is World Water Day, an annual UN observance spotlighting some..
Global Warming is Accelerating the World's Water Cycle, Triggering Droughts and Floods

Rising temperatures are accelerating the world's water cycle and triggering natural disasters such as droughts and floods, according to a new report led by Australian researchers. The report, published in Nature, released to the public on Thur..
Qatar's World Cup turf needs chilled stadiums, desalinated water to thrive

Winter will come early to soccer stadiums in baking-hot Qatar when groundskeepers blast chilled air starting in September to ensure pitc...
Nepal police fire tear gas, water cannon to disperse protest over U.S. 'gift'

Police in Kathmandu fired teargas and water cannon to disperse protesters opposed to a U.S.-funded infrastructure programme that was presented in parliament for ratification on Sunday, witnesses and officials in Nepal's capital said. Some prot..
Indian expat electrocuted in Doha by short circuit in water heater

An Indian expatriate hailing from Nadapuram in Kozhikode, India was found lying on the bathroom floor and electrocuted to death at her residence in Ain Khalid, Doha, Qatar. at 9pm on Wednesday night. The deceased has been identified..
Kahramaa adds 64 million gallons of water to reservoirs in Q3

Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) added 64 million gallons of water to Water Security Mega Reservoirs in order to meet the demand of water for household use and development purpose in the third quarter (Q3) of ..

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