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  2. Environmental issues in the United Arab Emirates - Wikipedia

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    Landscape of United Arab Emirates Environmental issues in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are caused by the exploitation of natural resources, rapid population growth, and high energy demand. The continuing temperature rise caused by global warming contributes to UAE's water scarcity, drought, rising sea level, and aridity. The UAE has a hot desert climate, which is very vulnerable to the ...

  3. Wildlife of the United Arab Emirates - Wikipedia

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    The United Arab Emirates occupy a corner of Arabia bounded by Saudi Arabia to the west and south, Oman to the east, the Gulf of Oman and Oman to the northeast and the Persian Gulf to the north. The northern coast stretches for about 650 km (400 mi) along the southern shore of the Persian Gulf and largely consists of salt pans that extend inland.

  4. List of mammals of the United Arab Emirates - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of the mammal species recorded in the United Arab Emirates. There are thirty-five mammal species in the United Arab Emirates , of which five are endangered, five are vulnerable, and one is near threatened.

  5. ‘I see the world around me in a brand-new way’: Dubai ...

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    “Macro photography allows me to see life and the world around me in a brand-new way.” Despite its hot climate and harsh desert, the UAE is home to over 1,000 plant and animal species .

  6. Climate change in the United Arab Emirates - Wikipedia

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    The UAE has a hot desert climate and is located on the coast of the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. [2] Decreasing annual precipitation levels and increased desertification make the country's rural and urban populations vulnerable. Climate change is projected to increase national vulnerabilities in the United Arab Emirates. [1]

  7. List of deadliest animals to humans - Wikipedia

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    Deadliest animals as of 2016 [1] This is a list of the deadliest animals to humans worldwide, measured by the number of humans killed per year. Different lists have varying criteria and definitions, so lists from different sources disagree and can be contentious.

  8. Sustainability in Dubai - Wikipedia

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    Dubai is a city in the United Arab Emirates and is recognized as one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. This rapid urbanization has led to many environmental issues, because of the harsh environment, paucity of local resources such as food, water, and building materials, and the unplanned manner of expansion.

  9. List of environmental issues - Wikipedia

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    Overpopulation — Burial • Overpopulation in companion animals • Tragedy of the commons • Gender Imbalance in Developing Countries • Sub-replacement fertility levels in developed countries; Mutation breeding — Genetic pollution; Synthetic biology — Synthetic DNA • Artificially Expanded Genetic Information System • Hachimoji DNA