Energy

How has Oil Performed During the COVID-19 Crisis?

Energy is the big strand in a web of U.S.-Saudi economic ties that has grown in the six years since an American-led army rolled back Iraqi aggression in the Persian Gulf.

Planet of the Humans: there is also earth-friendly, local mining

Michael Moore's explosive documentary, Planet of the Humans, full documentary can be seen below, shows how the renewable energy business can never be sustainable....

International renewable org bolsters renewables in Africa

Renewables are perfect for Africa where more than half of all people don't have access to clean power. Microgrids powered by renewables are the future.

Renewables made up more than half of all new energy sources in 2019

The decade of action for renewable energy.

5 Steps To Implement A Containerization Strategy Successfully

There are several steps for backend developers to implement a reliable containerization strategy. Many modern software development teams are taking advantage of container technology in...

Germany invests in the DRC, but renewables could save all of Africa

Adolescent men in the DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo) are recruited by warlords because they are desperate. A new German fund will help keep farming in the family and guys like this in his father's arms. Bigger steps are needed from the top down: Investing in renewables is the answer.

Ethiopian Nile dam to destroy about half of Egypt’s agriculture

Ethiopia has been building Africa's largest hydro-electric dam since 2011. $4 billion later and it is about to go online. It could drain Egypt's Nile so that life in Egypt as they know it (at least since the 70s) will never be the same again.

Arab loan offers $105 million USD to fund renewables globally

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (likened to USAID and the UK and German's foreign aid) announced last week that it will provide renewable...

Energy UN group: we need 31% more renewables by 2030

It's easy. We need 31% more renewable energy to play it climate safe. It will cost $750 - but this can be investment stimulus people, and wind and solar can get us there. Let's do it!

Global leaders make plans at world’s biggest energy shindig – IRENA in Abu Dhabi

IRENA was founded a decade ago to solve the world's energy problems. It's like the United Nations of Renewable Energy and anyone who is a serious stakeholder in renewables from government to news to suppliers goes to this annual event.

Palm oil biofuels push up global food prices

Remember ten and 15 years ago when everyone was talking about investing in biofuels? Scientists like Helmut were against the efficiency claims... While we love the idea of renewable energy crops for palm oil and sugarcane used in ethanol and biofuels have pushed out food producers, causing an alarming shift to rising costs for food. While we might not feel it in the price of a falafel or hummus, biofuels threaten those people already food insecure.

What are the Health Costs of Israeli Energy Security?

"We don't want to play Russian roulette with our children's health," a Haifa resident said before the natural gas purge.

The Mediterranean Sea natural gas purge starts amid protests in Israel

Israel's natural gas well starts flowing, amid protests and fears over pollution at sea and in the air. Conflict constraints have forced well operators to build rigs closer to shore than normally recommended.

Israel’s Northern Coast Under Threat of Massive Air Pollution

Why is so little reported about potential danger to Israel's northern coast town from the first stages of the Levianthan gas drill operation?

The power of clean energy for refugees

Refugees don't plan on staying for a long time, but a new study in Iraq shows how renewable energy can make temporary living more bearable.

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Dan Zaslavsky’s energy tower dream is rising again in Iran and China

The Energy Tower idea never made the leap from drawings and engineering studies to full-scale construction. But nearly two decades after most people stopped talking about it, the concept is quietly evolving in two unexpected places: China and Iran. The concept let dreamers dream and doers do - figuring out more pleasing designs and engineering.

Weston Higginbotham found dead in a Kyoto forest: is climate anxiety part of the story?

In some ways, Weston has become a symbol of a generation wrestling with environmental and technological anxiety. Friends and family described him as deeply concerned about environmental issues. Reports also noted that he questioned the growing role of artificial intelligence in daily life, even reportedly disagreeing with his mother about her use of AI.

Billie Eilish’s Mom Takes the Stage at Hollywood Climate Summit — But Does Hollywood Still Care About Climate Change?

Hollywood once promised to help save the planet. Leonardo DiCaprio warned of climate catastrophe from awards stages. Celebrities flew to climate conferences. Studios pledged greener productions. Streaming platforms rushed to commission environmental documentaries. But in 2026, with the aftermath of wildfires, heatwaves and floods becoming routine, a question lingers: Does Hollywood still care about climate change?

Can Scientists Predict Coral Bleaching Before It Happens?

Now researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) in the US say they have developed a way to predict coral bleaching five to six months before it occurs, potentially giving reef managers enough time to intervene and save vulnerable corals.

Do aliens exist? Maybe under new rules set for contact in the age of AI and deepfakes

While we have no evidence of intelligent aliens, astronomers have discovered more than 5,000 planets orbiting other stars. Many lie within regions where liquid water could potentially exist.

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Dan Zaslavsky’s energy tower dream is rising again in Iran and China

The Energy Tower idea never made the leap from drawings and engineering studies to full-scale construction. But nearly two decades after most people stopped talking about it, the concept is quietly evolving in two unexpected places: China and Iran. The concept let dreamers dream and doers do - figuring out more pleasing designs and engineering.

Weston Higginbotham found dead in a Kyoto forest: is climate anxiety part of the story?

In some ways, Weston has become a symbol of a generation wrestling with environmental and technological anxiety. Friends and family described him as deeply concerned about environmental issues. Reports also noted that he questioned the growing role of artificial intelligence in daily life, even reportedly disagreeing with his mother about her use of AI.

Billie Eilish’s Mom Takes the Stage at Hollywood Climate Summit — But Does Hollywood Still Care About Climate Change?

Hollywood once promised to help save the planet. Leonardo DiCaprio warned of climate catastrophe from awards stages. Celebrities flew to climate conferences. Studios pledged greener productions. Streaming platforms rushed to commission environmental documentaries. But in 2026, with the aftermath of wildfires, heatwaves and floods becoming routine, a question lingers: Does Hollywood still care about climate change?

Can Scientists Predict Coral Bleaching Before It Happens?

Now researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) in the US say they have developed a way to predict coral bleaching five to six months before it occurs, potentially giving reef managers enough time to intervene and save vulnerable corals.

Do aliens exist? Maybe under new rules set for contact in the age of AI and deepfakes

While we have no evidence of intelligent aliens, astronomers have discovered more than 5,000 planets orbiting other stars. Many lie within regions where liquid water could potentially exist.

What’s in season in June – plus recipes and forager’s notes

Middle Eastern markets are bursting with the color and aromas of summer's soft fruits. This is the guide to getting the most out of June. 

Pride in the Middle East: Stories of Courage, Creativity and Community

What does Pride mean in a region where acceptance can never be taken for granted? From refugee dancers and artists to entrepreneurs, athletes, and environmental changemakers, these are seven Green Prophet stories that celebrate the freedom to be yourself.

Canada’s forests can’t carry the world’s carbon emissions

Diminishing periods of snow cover in northern forests, shortened by climate change, are poised to disrupt a delicate balance in some of the planet’s most climate-sensitive regions – according to new research from McMaster University, VU Amsterdam, and the Woodwell Climate Research Center.  
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