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Dubai Does Big Bus Tours

Maurice Picow - November 30, 2011

A Dubai Big Bus passing ultra luxurious Atlantis on the Palm hotel. Green is where the money is. The futuristic city of Dubai is often...

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Coin-Covered Car in Dubai “Recycles” Nearly $6,000

Tafline Laylin - December 2, 2011

This flashy car gives a whole new meaning to recycling! Image via Virendra Saklani/Gulf News Reflecting the Emirati obsession with flashy cars, a Pakistani man has...

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Critical Mass of Cyclists to Test Jerusalem’s Bike Paths

Karen Chernick - November 24, 2011

During this month's 'Critical Mass' in Jerusalem, cyclists will check out the city's new bike paths. Maybe it's because Israel is becoming a nation of...

Cities

Twirling for Tripoli’s Car Free Day

Will Todman - November 20, 2011

Spinning for a car-free day in Tripoli, Lebanon. Though not clear of cars, the streets were considerably less congested and polluted. Like in many...

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We Almost Lost Our Green Grand Mufti?

Karin Kloosterman - November 20, 2011

Trying to "talk to God" a passenger tried to open plane's emergency door mid-flight. The Grand Mufti of Egypt is considered "very green" according to...

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American Fined 80 Bucks For Sleeping on Dubai Train

Karin Kloosterman - November 22, 2011

At least there is public transport in Dubai. Don't get too comfy though. You'll get fined for falling asleep. We've all heard stories of...

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Is Bicycle Sharing Coming to Beirut?

Karen Chernick - November 14, 2011

Could a bike sharing system work in Beirut? Bicycle sharing has become all the rage in certain cities in the past few years, ever since...

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Tuataras Not Hybrids Rule the Road at Dubai Car Show

Karin Kloosterman - November 13, 2011

An SSC Tuatara at 444km/hour or a Nissan Leaf? As Europe, North America and even Israel rolls out modest EVs and hybrid cars, they...

Transportation

Better Place Electric Car Co. Raises $200 Million

Karin Kloosterman - November 13, 2011

A pregnant me at the very sunny Better Place visitor center last year. With the launch of the first nationwide electric car networks rolling...

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Bike Sharing Launched in Nicosia, But Environmental Commissioner Has His Doubts

Karen Chernick - November 6, 2011

Bike sharing sounds like progress, but not if the plan only supports leisurely (and not commuting) cycling and without proper biking lanes. It was only...

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Cypriot Law Threatens to Discourage Cycling

Karen Chernick - October 29, 2011

A new law in the works in Cyprus may deter cycling (and therefore promote more carbon-emitting forms of transportation). We've heard some pretty crazy stories...

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Solar Powered Taxi To Stop in Israel Next Week As Part of Worldwide Tour

Karen Chernick - October 27, 2011

Beep beep! This solar powered taxi intends to tour the globe on zero gas and a full tank of sunshine. Swiss inventor Louis Palmer's solar...

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Iran’s Solar Car Competes in Australia (But Japan Wins)

Maurice Picow - October 26, 2011

Iran's solar-powered Gazelle 2, hopes to place well in trans Australia trials Iran's Gazelle 2 solar powered electric car may not have massaging seats, but...

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