The health of the planet and the health of people are like two sides of the same coin. Degradation increases human-wildlife conflicts and has been linked to outbreaks of animal borne diseases such as Covid-19,.
Dubai to strengthen its status as a sustainable tourism destination
3 hours ago The residents and visitors can focus on a series of absorbing activities in Dubai. Dubai Sustainable Tourism (DST) part of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) to further strengthen Dubai’s position as one of the world’s leading sustainable tourism destinations, launches ‘Get into the Green Scene’.
The initiative is aimed at Dubai residents and visitors to raise awareness of the city’s sustainable attractions and highlight the ease of incorporating sustainable practices into everyday life.
The launch of the ‘Get into the Green Scene’ initiative includes a sustainability calendar, featuring a series of environmental days throughout the year and ways in which people can engage within the theme of that calendar day. Included are simple, but fun, eco-conscious actions that promote the city’s natural spaces and hidden gems,
Product awareness: Sunscreen and palm oil 14th May 2021
Bridging World Earth Day on April 22 and World Ocean’s Day on June 8 the Chronicle aims to run a series of articles that hope to help address the various ways people can ‘Restore Our Earth’, this week it’s everyday product awareness. Chronicle reporter Eyleen Gomez looks into the environmental impact of sunscreen and palm oil.
As bathing season approaches and everyone hits the beach with friends and family most will be wearing sunscreen. While protecting your skin and that of loved ones is most important the product you use can be harmful to the environment.