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

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Solar Water Heating – what you need to know

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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...

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

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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

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Ancient Jewish New Year for Animals revived with global campaign against factory farming

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Canada’s healthcare became the world’s digital health laboratory. Now Europe is taking notice

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Rather than retreating from climate change work, the Jewish Climate Trust organization has backed a new initiative designed to strengthen both climate action and Jewish community.

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Teen Farmerettes were Canada’s answer to Victory Gardens during wartime food shortages

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From eco city experiment to global clean energy giant: How Masdar became the UAE’s renewable energy powerhouse

Masdar began as an ambitious eco city in the Abu Dhabi desert. Two decades later, it has become one of the world's largest renewable energy developers, financing billions of dollars in solar, wind and battery storage projects across the globe.
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