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Kuwait to endure unlivable August heat and humidity

A Kuwaiti meteorologist warns said the tiny coastal country on the Persian (Arabian) Gulf will witness a significant rise in temperature and relative humidity in...

How Hong Kong’s eco-vision can save China and Asia

Hong Kong's vision for a "greener city" through a new wave of innovative waste management and recycling initiatives was outlined to eco-industry leaders and...

Etihad and Masdar launch LEED Platinum eco-residences

Etihad Airways has opened its new Etihad Eco Residence project in Abu Dhabi, the world's first purpose-built, LEED Platinum-rated cabin crew accommodation project, offering...

Security Enhancements For Nuclear Power Plants

Nuclear power plants are among the most sensitive facilities in use today. They are a key part of the power grid, making them essential...

3 Tips to Reducing Your Carbon Footprint That You Might Not Think About

All around the world, as attention shifts to global warming, people are looking for ways to go green. It’s not just individuals. Companies like...

Israel’s Winter Pools Are Seasonal Nature Reserves

Israel’s winter pools are nature reserves that only last for a season.  Almost all are located on the edges of cities. They're large, appearing...

Chinese invade Israel…on bikes!

Human-powered, pedal-driven, single-track, two-wheeled bikes are emerging as the most disruptive tech in transportation. Now China’s top two dock-less bike-sharing titans are rolling into...

Saudi Arabia’s plan to mine shale oil

Saudi Arabia's Aramco is eyeing a twofold increase in its natural gas production over the next ten years, and the plan includes the environmentally...

The pros and cons of owning a Harley Davidson in the UK

Electric bikes have taken over the world. And there is a lot to be said about the environmental advantages to driving a 2 wheel...

Israel’s 10 surprising eco contributions to the world

OK, so we know quite a bit about Israel; start-up capital of the universe; uber-friendly to vegans; and offering a portfolio of natural and...

About the Lebanese Interior Ministry race

As of midnight on Tuesday, nearly 1,000 candidates had registered with the Interior Ministry to run in the upcoming  and long-delayed parliamentary elections scheduled...

These new Dutch bikes truly suck.

Bike-sharing programs are big right now. Designed for quick trips with convenience in mind, bike-sharing is a fun and affordable way to get around. A...

What to expect during mold remediation

You go away for a vacation and return to find your bathroom covered in mold. Or if you live in the Middle East or...

University of Haifa launches the multiversity revolution

The University of Haifa is launching the multiversity revolution and will present the new approach at an Open Day to be held on March 8,...

The best advice you could ever get about swamp cooler installation

When you choose to use a swamp cooler could help to optimize your environment, you need to learn how to install the cooler well...

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Elon Musk’s flying Tesla Roadster is here. My 13-year-old son thinks it’s the future

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