US Consumed 94 Quadrillion British Thermal Units of Energy in 2024: EIA

Washington: In 2024, the United States consumed approximately 94 quadrillion British thermal units (quads) of energy, marking a 1% increase from the previous year. According to Emirates News Agency, the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s Monthly Energy Review highlighted that fossil fuels, including petroleum, natural gas, and coal, accounted for 82% of the total U.S. energy … Read more

EU’s Renewable Energy Supply Grows by 3.4% in 2024

Brussels: In 2024, the supply of renewable energy in the EU increased by 3.4% compared with 2023, amounting to around 11.3 million terajoules (TJ) in 2024, according to preliminary data released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. According to Emirates News Agency, the supply of coal continued to decrease. Brown coal supply … Read more

Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi Wins LEED Gold Award for Energy Design and Sustainable Buildings

Abu dhabi: The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has been awarded the prestigious LEED Gold certificate for sustainable buildings by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the world’s most widely used green building rating system. This recognition highlights EAD’s efforts in implementing energy efficiency systems, environmental stewardship, and its commitment to sustainability in the … Read more

MOCCAE and Tadweer Group Launch Pilot Waste Management Project Focusing on Electronics and Packaging

Dubai: The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tadweer Group to implement a pilot project for managing targeted product waste under the UAE’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) initiative. The EPR is one of the key initiatives within the UAE Integrated Waste Management Agenda 2023-2026. According to … Read more

2nd Heritage Conference Unveils New Publications at Sharjah’s Arabian Heritage Centre

Sharjah: The Second Heritage Conference, organised by the Sharjah Institute for Heritage under the theme ‘Folk Heritage Through the Eyes of Others’, launched a collection of new publications at the Arabian Heritage Centre in University City, Sharjah. According to Emirates News Agency, these releases represent a significant addition to the heritage and knowledge library, aiming … Read more

SDHR, SPEA Discuss ‘Proudly a Teacher’ Programme

Sharjah: A coordination meeting was held at the headquarters of the Sharjah Department of Human Resources (SDHR) to discuss the “Proudly a Teacher” programme. According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting was chaired by Abdullah Ibrahim Al Zaabi, Member of the Sharjah Executive Council and Chairman of the SDHR, alongside Dr Muhadditha Yahya Al Hashemi, … Read more