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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...

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

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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.

Durban Gives 6 Reasons for the Middle East to Celebrate

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5 Brilliant Projects That Turn Poop Into Power

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Katerva Prize Will Help Sanergy Power the World With Poop

Slum dwellers have already seen their lives improve dramatically with Sanergy's groundbreaking initiative to convert human waste into fuel throughout Kenya. Katerva intends to...

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