Tag: saving water

Saudi’s Bridge Plans and Nuclear Protest in Turkey- News Snippets

From protests in Turkey to everything you wanted to know about climate change, catch up on the latest green...

Sustainable Architecture In The Middle East – Interview with Karim Elgendy

We speak to Karim Elgendy, founder of the Middle East sustainability initiative 'Carboun' about what motivates his work and...

The Stunning Water Murals of Gaza (PHOTOS)

Water murals in the Gaza Strip explore the daily struggle with water shortage and water contamination The Gaza Strip is...

Yemeni Communities Working Together To Save Water

Yemen may be water poor but the country has a rich heritage of managing scare water resources effectively through community co-operation

Wintertime Droughts Increase Due To Climate Change

According to recent research, an increase in wintertime droughts in the Mediterranean is partly down to human-caused climate change Over...

Can Nuclear Power Ever Be Justified For Environmental Reasons?

Jordan looks into the advantages of nuclear and we debunk the ‘green’ arguments for going nuclear Whilst Turkey reassesses its...

Full Frontal Exposure: World Reacts to Naked Israelis (photos)

"Let the world see the openness of Israel," wrote one participant. Fortunately, mostly positive press dominates the Naked Sea...

Trouble In Paradise: Water Failure At Luxury Apartments In Dubai

Water trouble has forced residents at Dubai's man-made Palm Island to wash in the sea and use toilets at...

Aflaj: Ancient Channels Keep Water Flowing In The Desert

Gulf States such as the UAE may now depend on expensive desalination technology for their water, but in the...

How Saudi Arabia Plans To Win The Food War

Saudi spends billions to win the food war. Without its oil wealth, Saudi Arabia's 27 million inhabitants would eventually starve....

The Best Way To Preserve Water? Make It More Expensive

According to a report by the International Water Association, the low price of water is the main factor preventing...

Environmental Oxymoron: A ‘Green’ Filling Station In UAE

Dubai’s Emirates National Oil Company (Enoc) launches the first “green station” in the UAE. The station features solar-powered lights, a waterless car wash system, eco-friendly products, and the vapor recovery system, a new technology that reduces carbon emission and fuel wastage.