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Middle East Universities Disrupted by Conflict Widening
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A raft of countries in the Middle East, including Iran, Israel, Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Palestine and Iraq, have announced the temporary closure of their universities in response to the widening military conflict between US and Israeli forces and Iran.
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Most Saharan Dust is Generated by Patterns of Storms
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When Saharan dust reaches the UK and Europe, as a huge country-sized cloud did over the past few days, it can transform the sky. Tiny particles drifting in the atmosphere scatter blue light while allowing reds and oranges to reach us intact, producing beautiful sunsets.
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You Can’t Blow Up the Sun: Why Renewables Matter
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Headlines are increasingly dominated by soaring oil and gas prices and market volatility. When the global economy is dependent on a centralised, combustible resource, missiles do more than just cut off power or disrupt shipping. They rock the very foundation of global stability.
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MENA Region’s Rapid Energy Transition Explained
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Several MENA countries have positioned themselves at the forefront of the energy transition. They have done so through several paths, including ambitious national strategies, large-scale projects and supportive regulatory frameworks.
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The Strikes on Iran Show Why Quitting Oil Matters
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As Israel and the United States strike Iran, global oil markets are on edge.
Oil prices have begun rising even before any disruption to supply. Oil traders are factoring in the possibility the Strait of Hormuz might close.
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Going ‘beyond GDP’ to uphold the SDGs efforts
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Towards the end of next month, the United Nations will publish one of its most important reports this year. Its High-Level Expert Group on Beyond GDP, appointed by UN secretary-general António Guterres, will set out its recommendations for measures of progress on development that complement and go beyond gross domestic product (GDP) . . .
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How Buildings Can Start Solving Energy Security Today
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The traditional role of buildings as energy consumers is changing amid rising supply disruptions, surging demand, and more volatile pricing.
Retrofitting measures and artificial intelligence-driven building management systems can improve energy efficiency and lead to significant cost savings while supporting longer-term resilience.
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Housing has a data problem in global contexts
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According to the latest United Nations estimates, 2.8 billion people worldwide lack access to adequate housing, while 318 million are homeless. Despite investing billions of dollars in solutions, governments and philanthropies have been unable to make a dent in the crisis.
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The oil price surge is just one symptom today
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The escalating conflict between Iran, the US and Israel has taken a critical turn. The strait of Hormuz – one of the most important shipping routes for oil and gas – is facing significant disruption. The strait is the main route connecting Persian Gulf ports in Iran and some of the region’s other oil producers to the open ocean.
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