Month: September 2025

No Saudi water story is complete without NEOM, the high-profile giga-project selling a future of “100% renewable desalination,” circular brine chemistry, and hydrogen-powered industry. Ambition is welcome—Saudi needs moonshots to…

Egypt’s irrigation system has roots in millennia-old techniques, from Aswan Dam regulation to historic canal networks. The current program builds on this heritage, blending tradition with pressure-based systems and digital…

This is important because deserts and drylands are spreading around the world as the climate changes. Rainfall in these places is also becoming more unpredictable, so wet-dry cycles may happen…

An architectural engineer by training, Al-Rashdan began experimenting with plant-based textiles in 2015. She learned to transform food waste—like beetroot skins, olive pulp, and onion peels—into biodegradable materials. Some are…

The hotel’s basic ozonation and composting systems lack advanced treatment needed for sensitive coastal zones. Without independent monitoring, there’s no way to confirm that wastewater meets safety standards. On an…

The Global Sumud Flotilla, featuring Greta Thunberg and activists from over 40 countries, has set sail from Barcelona to challenge Israel’s Gaza blockade. Backed by grassroots funding, the mission aims…

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake in eastern Afghanistan killed over 800 people as mud-brick homes collapsed in rain-soaked landslides. Here’s why traditional earthen houses failed, how human-driven slope damage worsened the disaster,…

A perpetual stew or century-old master stock can be safely maintained for years with daily boiling, clean handling, and fresh additions. This sustainable cooking tradition reduces waste, deepens flavor, and…

Pilsok creates sustainable, eco-friendly bags from upcycled airbags, turning automotive waste into stylish, functional accessories. Their innovative approach to recycled materials supports the circular economy, reduces landfill waste, and promotes…

Berkeley-based startup Copper has raised $28M to scale its battery-equipped induction stoves, offering a practical, plug-in alternative to harmful gas cooking. By cutting indoor air pollution, eliminating costly retrofits, and…