Nearly 20% of Saudi Arabia’s oil powers desalination, with projections rising to 50% by 2030. Experts warn it should remain a last-resort solution due to high energy and environmental costs. The post Saudi Arabia’s oil-powered desalination “success” consumes 20% of its domestic oil use appeared first on Green Prophet. Paris said au revoirs to cars…

Saudi Arabia is deploying capital at unmatched scale to catalyze tourism and advanced industry while rewiring its power-and-water backbone. The investable frontier is widening—especially in renewables, grid storage, water efficiency/desal retrofits, and hospitality operating platforms. Prudent investors will insist on phased delivery, enforceable KPIs (energy, water, biodiversity), and RHQ/zone compliance—while pricing political-economy and reputational risks…

For instance is your clean tech firm or company in wastewater treatment considering an office in Riyadh or should you stick with Dubai?  Below is a curated spotlight on 20 firms that shine for their deep expertise and proven ability to manage the complex risks of sustainable energy investment. The post Investing in the Middle…

A new peer-reviewed study in Science connects long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) with higher risk of Lewy body dementia (LBD) in a dataset of 56.5 million US Medicare records, and backs it up with animal experiments that show PM2.5 triggers toxic α-synuclein clumps — the protein aggregates that define LBD.  The post Fine-particle pollution…

Baked spaghetti is a warm and comforting pasta casserole. As the pasta bakes, flavor infuses into the spaghetti, making it even more flavorful. The post Baked Spaghetti appeared first on Budget Bytes. You might be asking yourself, “Why on earth would I bake spaghetti??” Well, let me tell you. This Baked Spaghetti recipe gives you…

This easy Peach Crisp recipe is made with juicy peaches, warm spices, and a buttery oat-almond topping. A simple, cozy dessert for summer or anytime! The post Peach Crisp appeared first on Budget Bytes. I don’t think it’s fair to rank pie, cobbler, or crisps in any order of favoritism, because they’re all so different….

Vegan-friendly eco-lodging isn’t a niche—it’s a systems approach. When hotels electrify and decarbonize operations, run plant-forward, low-waste kitchens, and align amenities with cruelty-free principles, they deliver lower footprints and richer guest experiences. With transparent metrics and community partnerships, this model scales from boutique hideaways to global brands. The post Vegan-Friendly Eco-Lodging: What Makes a Hotel…

This easy Shrimp Boil recipe is full of shrimp, corn, smoked sausage, and potatoes simmered in Old Bay, lemon, red onion, and garlic. A family favorite! The post Shrimp Boil appeared first on Budget Bytes. Every year during our beach trip, my family makes a big shrimp boil—though my parents have always called it a…

Firefighters in Europe At the start of August, wildfires exploded across the Mediterranean basin, fueled by a wicked trio of extreme heat, drought and wind. In southern France, the Aude region around Carcassonne saw the country’s largest blaze since 1949, burning more than 16,000 hectares. In Spain, a 16-day heatwave — described by the national…

New research from China’s Kunming Institute of Botany has identified six novel compounds in roasted coffee that may help regulate blood sugar, offering hope for type 2 diabetes management and paving the way for future functional coffee products. The post Coffee compounds show promise for regulating diabetes appeared first on Green Prophet. Al Khobar –…