On the island of Tasmania in 2022, NGO will install a “black box” of the Earth, which will record data on the last years of humanity in case of its death. The metal unit will perform the same function as the “black boxes” of aircraft that collect flight data, ABC reports. A 10x4x3 m monolith […]
European plans for hydrogen energy projects in North Africa smack of green colonialism, says London-based Algerian researcher and activist Hamza Hamouchene in his article for Al Jazeera. Let’s check it. *** The potential of the Sahara desert in North Africa to generate large amounts of renewable energy thanks to its dry climate and vast expanses […]
The Sultanate of Oman tops the Arab countries in the World Environment Quality Index for the year 2021, Times of Oman reports. “This came in the 2021 Insider Expat survey, which was released by the German InterNations network 2017,” the Environment Authority announced. “The Sultanate of Oman ranked 17th in the world in the environmental […]
Saudi Aramco’s award of $10 billion worth of contracts on its giant Jafurah project has finally fired the starting gun to develop what is thought to be the world’s biggest shale gas field outside of the US, Arab News reports. Having battled with America’s shale oil producers for market share over the last decade, the […]
Saudi Arabia’s smart city NEOM has hosted its first UK roadshow event in London to promote investment opportunities, Arab News reports. It was attended by over 250 leaders from the country’s business, financial, environmental and political circles. Launched by Saudi’s ambassador to the UK, the Discover NEOM event included presentations, panels and an exhibition of […]
It’s that time of the year again, except I have my inner eco-warrior voice in my head, telling me to watch out for Mother-Earth-unfriendly items. Yes, they may shine, they may attract the eye, compelling all with their dazzle and glitter. Those beautiful Christmas trees, some already mounted, ready to go home, with imitation snow […]
Khasab and nearby areas in Musandam have been receiving steady rainfall since November 29, Oman News reports. A weather bulletin issued by Oman today said rain accompanied by thunderstorms is likely over the governorates of Musandam, Muscat, North and South Batinah, Sharqiya region and Al Hajar mountains. Oman’s Meteorological Authority has been issuing periodic bulletins […]
Clusters are urban spaces where very different venues coexist, from creative associations to cozy coffee houses and local stores. Sooner or later, they appear in all major cities. Often – through the efforts of local activists and developers, less often – being the projects of the city authorities. Clusters turn into places of attraction for […]
Paris plans to make the Seine river suitable for swimming by 2024 through the construction of a huge reservoir, according to Bloomberg CityLab. The city now has a 19th-century sewer system that combines rainwater and sewage. Therefore, during heavy rains (which are becoming more frequent due to climate change), a mixture of rainwater and products […]
Urbanists describe the theory of induced demand metaphorically: “Building roads to prevent congestion is like unraveling the belt after overeating so as not to be fat.” Elon Musk in 2019 had made another controversial claim on Twitter, calling induced demand “one of the most irrational theories.” This is a theory that the expansion and construction […]
