UAE optimistic on solar industry despite liquidity concerns
The UAE remains “very optimistic” on the solar industry, the country’s undersecretary for energy said on Monday despite concerns that access to liquidity to finance projects is getting tighter. Gulf...
China aquarium refuses to deliver ‘sad bear’ Pizza to UK
A Chinese aquarium keeping a forlorn-looking polar bear named Pizza said today it has “no need” for foreign interference, after activists offered to move the animal to a British zoo....
Self-driving cars coming sooner than you think: Lyft
The move to self-driving cars is coming faster than most people think, says the head of ridesharing giant Lyft. Within five years, autonomous vehicles will account for the majority of Lyft rides,...
There’s plenty happening inside this ‘Green school’
Its building is made of tires and plastic bottles and the school produces no waste A building made of tires and glass and plastic bottles, off the grid and non-polluting: a village in Uruguay is...
France hopeful climate accord takes effect in November
France’s environment minister on Monday voiced optimism that the Paris global accord on fighting climate change will come into force by November. Segolene Royal, who is president of the...
Egypt Cuts Solar Power Feed-in Tariffs
Egypt has reduced solar power feed-in tariffs as the country’s solar power market expands and attracts several international developers. The Ministry of Electricity and Energy recently announced...
Record low bids submitted for Abu Dhabi’s 350MW solar plant in Sweihan
Abu Dhabi could expand its Sweihan solar project to well over 1 gigawatts after record low bids were submitted today. Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority’s procurement arm received six bids...
Kuwait’s coastal line rich with wetlands
Kuwait’s coastal line is rich with wetlands; however, urban encroachment might be of a challenge to keep those bogs intact, Kuwait Environment Protection Society (KEPS) said on Saturday. KEPS...
