Gaza man’s DIY solar desalination machine can produce 2.6 gallons of fresh water every day (VIDEO) 12/8/2016

In the Gaza region, decades of Israeli-Palestinian conflict have resulted in a severe drinking water shortage, as some 90 percent of the water supply is unfit for human consumption. ...more

Snøhetta’s nature-filled Beirut bank is an icon of sustainability 12/8/2016

Snøhetta just won a competition to design the headquarters of Banque Libano Francaise in Beirut—the design firm’s first-ever project in Lebanon. ...more

Elon Musk is developing a roof made entirely out of solar panels 12/8/2016

While solar roofs are no longer an unusual sight in many parts of the US, on most houses they’ve definitely been added as an afterthought rather than worked into the design of the building. ...more

Fisker Karma back as Karma Revero, complete with solar roof 12/8/2016

Electric luxury sports sedan Fisker Karma is being reincarnated as Karma Revero. ...more

U.S. to World: Protect Dolphins, Whales or Lose Access to U.S. Seafood Market 12/8/2016

The National Marine Fisheries Service issued regulations yesterday prohibiting seafood imports from nations whose fisheries kill more whales and dolphins than U.S. standards allow. ...more

Dewa launches annual peak load reduction campaign 11/8/2016

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has launched its annual Peak Load campaign, as part of the ‘Let’s Make this Summer Green’ initiative, to raise awareness about adopting a more sustainable lifestyle and rationing electricity and water use to conserve natural resources, protect the environment, and reduce Dubai’s carbon footprint. ...more

Agriculture and overuse greater threats to wildlife than climate change – study 11/8/2016

Agriculture and the overexploitation of plants and animal species are significantly greater threats to biodiversity than climate change, new analysis shows. ...more

Reports: Portugal to phase out clean energy subsidies 11/8/2016

Portugal is planning to wind down its subsidies for renewable energy generation in a bid to tackle high electricity prices. ...more

Scotland completely powered by weekend wind 11/8/2016

Blustery weekend weather sent Scottish wind turbines into overdrive on Sunday, with wind energy generating the equivalent of all its electricity needs for the day. ...more

Fleet of solar-powered charging stations prepares The Netherlands for impending EV revolution 11/8/2016

As electric car sales boom around the world, so too does the need for effective ways to keep their batteries charged and their tires rolling. ...more