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6 Hot Solar Projects from the Middle East and North Africa

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Ethiopia’s New Solar-Powered Cell Phone Charging & Water Service

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Masdar and Siemens Team Up to Develop Sand-Resistant Solar Panels

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Newton Becker, a Bright Source for Solar Thermal Energy, Dies at 83

Considered by some as the father of solar thermal electricity generation, Newton Becker, was the founding investor and Chairman of the Board of Luz...

Top 10 Environmental Stories From the Middle East (2011)

2011 was a big year for the Middle East - not only politically but also environmentally. Step in to see 10 of our most...

Solar Water Heating – what you need to know

Free hot water from the sun. Cyprus now leads the way. Although China leads the world in the number of solar water heaters in use,...

Gaza’s New €10 Million Desalination Plant Will Fend Off Chronic Water Shortages

The EU plans to help fend off a growing water shortage in Gaza with a 10 million euro desalination plant. The European Union has pledged...

Trick or Tweet? Saudi Prince Buys $300 Million Stake in Twitter

Arabic is the fastest growing language on microblogging site Twitter, with a 2000 % increase in Arabic postings logged over the past 12 months. This...

Algae Biofuel Closer as NATO and NASA Step Into the Slime

One day, giant algae biofuel farms like this prototype may help solve world fuel and food needs Interest in creating biofuels from algae is increasing....

Blueseed’s Incredible Offshore Visa-Free Hub for Foreign Innovators in California

California-based startup company Blueseed has plans to either build or retrofit a ship that will provide accommodation and office space for talented foreign innovators...

Kibbutz Lotan’s Free Eco-Guide App Makes Getting Back to Nature a Breeze

Anyone who is interested to transition to a more sustainable way of life will benefit from Kibbutz Lotan's comprehensive eco-guide app.

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Petra by Night returns as Jordan tries brings tourists back to Wadi Rum

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Amman’s traffic crisis is about more than cars. It’s about how we think

I believe Jordan needs a cultural transformation alongside its infrastructure investments. We must begin by redefining social prestige. Why should ownership of an expensive car be considered a greater achievement than making an environmentally responsible transportation choice? Why should travelling by bus carry a social stigma?

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