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It’s Baby Steps for Saudi’s Biggest Solar Plant

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Katerva’s 10 World Changing Sustainable Projects for 2012

While there are no winners from the Middle East this year, an important awards organization Katerva scours the globe for people and organizations that...

Chaim Weizmann’s Fermentation Invention Used for Biofuel Production in USA

In 1914, thirty-five years before Chaim Weizmann would become Israel's first president, he discovered a fermentation process for harnessing bacteria to produce large quantities of useful chemicals. For this discovery, Weizmann was called the father of industrial fermentation.

Speak With Sarah Silverman When You Support Galapagos Solar Campaign

Sometimes it takes a touch of star power to boost solar energy projects, which may be why comedian Sarah Silverman has publicly supported Arava...

Masdar Launches Plan to Desalinate Water Renewably

Masdar held a packed press conference late last week to announce its launch of three renewably-powered desalination pilot projects. On the last day of...

Shams 1: The World’s Largest Concentrated Solar Plant Nears Completion

Abu Dhabi wants to ensure that by 2020, seven percent of the nation's energy mix will be comprised of renewables, and Shams 1 -...

10 Smartphone Apps to Green Up 2013

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Masdar’s Winning Blog: Demystifying the Water-Energy Nexus

If you are among the 70 or more bloggers who submitted an entry to Masdar's blogging competition, or simply want to know what it...

Masdar Preps for 6th Energy Summit Amid Climate Turmoil

Amid some of the worst flooding seen in the Middle East in decades and increasingly dire reports about climate change, Masdar will host the...

RecycloEgy Aims to Scrub Cairo’s Black Cloud and Make Money

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Yemeni Girls Solar Power Post-Revolution Darkness

A group of Yemeni high school girls have created a suite of solar-powered gadgets to help illuminate their country's post-revolution darkness. When the first...

Popular Wind-Powered Bamboo Landmine Detonator Needs Support

Land mines kill 42 people every month. They're all over Egypt, where Bedouins frequently lose limbs while daring desert treks, and in 81 other...

Jordan’s Tiny Renewable Sector Receives a Fast $300 Million Boost

When 97 percent of a nation's energy is imported, every renewable energy gift counts. Jordan received a $300 million grant from the Gulf Cooperation...

Mali’s Life Changing Mobile Solar Lamps are Made From Bicycle Parts

A suite of mobile solar-powered lamps have completely changed the lives of hundreds of villagers in Mali. Approximately 90 per cent of the desert...

3D Modeling Births Exact Replica of Ancient Iraqi Artifact

Three thousand years ago four stone lions guarded a temple in Iraq, but their work was short lived. The Assyrians invaded the city Nuzi...

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Why wombats have cubed poop – with photos

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New Ferrari Luce EV Interior – Can the New Electric Ferrari Bring Back Handmade Luxury?

Now Ferrari has unveiled a new class of EV and luxury car, the Ferrari Luce, and it's not meant to replace existing combustion engine cars in the line. But rather create a new class for collectors. At about $650,000 USD this isn't an every day family car, although your family could fit inside its roomy interior.

AC Water Uses: How to Reuse Air Conditioner Condensate Water for Plants, Cleaning and Water Conservation

That means the water dripping from your air conditioner may already be usable for gardening, cleaning, flushing toilets, topping up humidifiers, or cooling systems — instead of disappearing into the sewer. A new study. Is it safe?

Sports equipment is entering the bioplastics era

Breaking into the sports industry with a product that’s both high-performance and fully circular is a proud moment for us at Balena. This frisbee, made from our bacteria-fermented bioplastic, is proof that sustainable materials can go beyond concepts and prototypes, they can play, perform, and inspire” — David Roubach, Founder & CEO, Balena
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