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A Solar City in the Land of Oil

Posted on February 5, 2008 by Meg Kowalik
Topics: Climate and Environment
Countries: United Arab Emirates

A London-based architecture firm is looking to bring some green to the deserts of the Persian Gulf. Construction is set to begin next week in the United Arab Emirates on a completely solar-powered community called Masdar City. If all goes according to plan, the 2.3 square mile community will be car-free and will produce all of its own energy from sunlight.

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Will the End of Oil Be the End Of Food?

Posted on October 19, 2006
Previously filed under: North America, Agriculture
As the American agriculture becomes more and more dependent on oil, a few forward-thinking farmers are trying to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels.
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World Bank's Dirty Power Plan

Posted on October 16, 2006
Topics: Energy and Oil, Climate and Environment
Previously filed under: North America, Environment
Energy and environment ministers of the G8 met with their peers from the world's most populous developing nations to discuss climate change.
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Namibia: Conservation Could be Engine For Growth

All Africa - Fri, 09/05/2008 - 08:55
Top business personalities and conservation experts from 26 countries are gathering in Namibia this weekend to discuss links between business expertise and environmental projects in Africa to unlock the potential of protected areas for socio-economic development.

Rice Makes Historic Visit to Libya

Washington Post - Fri, 09/05/2008 - 21:00
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived in Libya Friday, launching the first visit by Washington's top diplomat to the once-pariah state in more than a half-century and signaling a new chapter in U.S. -Tripoli relations.

Aid to Poor Nations Slips as Need Becomes More Acute

International Herald Tribune - Sat, 09/06/2008 - 15:13
A UN report released Thursday showed that aid dropped 8.4 percent in 2007, after a 4.7 percent drop in 2006. Commitments to help Africa in particular have lagged.

British Companies Emigrating Over Taxes

New York Times - Thu, 09/04/2008 - 22:37
In the past week, three British companies have announced plans to move abroad before the end of the year, unhappy about a lack of clarity about tax rules and eager to cut their tax bill.

Mexico City Launches Community Gardens

Christian Science Monitor - Thu, 09/04/2008 - 23:00
The 21 community gardens are part of the mayor's bid to improve the city's quality of life.
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