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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

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3D Modeling Births Exact Replica of Ancient Iraqi Artifact

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The Environment and the Invisibility Ring of Gyges

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The search for fresh water is on and United Arab Emirates-based Masdar Institute of Science and Technology believes that its new collaboration with the...

Jacob Karni Is Israel’s Solar Star

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Morflora’s Plant “Vaccine” Boosts Food Production Without Using GMOs

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Egyptian model for the Zabaleen could help heat Syrian refugees. Green Prophet's Joseph reports from Jordan.  Zaatari Refugee Camp in Jordan: Walking through the vast...

Lootah Biofuels to Grow Algae in Dubai to Reduce Oil Spillage

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The Arab Green Spring?

With over 50 percent of the world's oil and gas reserves the Middle East is not the likeliest place to be witnessing a green revolution, but with climate change running its course and oil prices rising through the roof, the region, and especially the Gulf countries, believe they can lead the charge to a greener and more sustainable future.

Qatar’s Sahara Forest Project Grows Its First Cucumbers from Saltwater

The Gulf region is showing exactly why they are quickly becoming the top destination for renewable and clean technology in the world. A recent...

Gulf Greywater Recycling Could Cut Water Use by 30%

The United Arab Emirates could save approximately 30 per cent of its daily water use if multi-residential buildings implement greywater recycling programs, according to...

Moroccan Solar is Safe Despite Desertec Setbacks

When Spain failed to show up for a recent Desertec meeting that would have signaled government support for the 150 MW concentrated solar plant...

New Environmental Strategy On The Table In Israeli Elections

  On Thursday, Dec. 20, Tzipi Livni’s new party, The Movement, stated that environmental reforms will be key components of their platform in the January...

Biomax to Launch First-ever $40 Million Biofuel Plan in Saudi Arabia

Falafel anyone? Saudi Arabia and Indian company will erect a biofuel plant based on used cooking oil. Biofuel is coming to Saudi Arabia. After much...

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