When I covered the newly released Al-Wakrah stadium design, which Zaha Hadid worked on with AECOM, I was more interested in the way that both firms are helping Qatar achieve their goal to stage a carbon neutral World Cup in 2022. MORE
“In Qatar, the birds have built their own hidden city. Over at Guernica Magazine , I stumbled across a beautiful short story by Autumn Watts who is a lecturer of writing at Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar. In Qatar, the birds have built their own hidden city. MORE
Doha-based architect Romi Sebastian questions the feasibility of Qatar’s urban planning ahead of the 2022 World Cup. Qatar is moving rapidly towards its vision to host the world cup in 2022. Qatar Accused of Bribing Their Way to the 2022 World Cup. MORE
Qatar has promised a carbon neutral 2022 World Cup , but we know from the Masdar City experiment how hard that is to achieve. But how – pray tell – does the Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee imagine that they will achieve a carbon neutral sporting event? MORE
These were some of many designs showcased during Qatar’s “long” celebration of World Environment Day starting in May continuing until after World Environment Day on June 5. . It took place in Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar. A belt made of tin. MORE
Two fertilizer companies are funding R&D of cutting edge agricultural and energy innovations at a new pilot plant in Qatar. Al-Sowaidi of QAFCO and CEO Jørgen Ole Haslestad of Yara International to take the project one step further – in Qatar. MORE
But far from being a monument to Britain, the latest tallest building in western Europe is 95% owned by the government of Qatar. ” Qatar is doing well to secure its future, but at what cost to the locals? MORE
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What a great way to start 2013: the Committee of Heads of Environmental Sciences (CHES) and the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) accredited Qatar University’s BSc and MSc Environmental Sciences programs. MORE
If Qatar’s “Pearl project” can develop the natural gas industry for planes, it could translate into reducing overall costs for US carriers. Qatar has the largest per capita carbon footprint in the world. . Cheaper flights for all? MORE
The United Nation’s Conference of the Parties or COP 18 is scheduled to take place in Qatar from November 26 to December 7, which is ironic given that this tiny Gulf nation has one of the worst environmental records per capita in the world. Every year it’s the same thing. MORE
Qatar Prime Minister Sheik Hamad bin Jassem bin Jabr Al Thani offered public condolences to “all the parents and relatives of those killed in this horrible fire,” while Arab leaders across the region have commisserated with Qatar’s emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. MORE
Qatar – the tiny desert nation known for sinking millions into futuristic follies like artificial clouds and underwater TV studios – has come back down to earth with a plan to grow up to 70 percent of its own vegetables by 2023. MORE
This month’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP18) will be hosted by Qatar, the tiny peninsula nation in the Persian Gulf that holds the world record for per capita CO2 emissions. Qatar has held the emissions world record for two decades. MORE
Qatar Solar Energy has unveiled a massive factory that will produce high quality solar panels that make the most of the desert sun, a boon not just for the emirate, but potentially for the entire Middle East. Related: Qatar has the world’s largest carbon footprint. MORE
The Qatar Foundation is distinguishing itself as a leader at Greenbuild, the world’s largest gathering of green building pioneers in Philadelphia, where Hilary Clinton will deliver the 2013 keynote address tomorrow. MORE
The Qatar climate conference this year could very well mark the end of the Kyoto protocol. Will it hobble along on a skeleton crew of signatories or will be be reborn in Qatar as the inclusive greenhouse gas reduction agreement first envisioned in Kyoto 15 years ago? MORE
World Environment Day festivities came to a close on Friday, June 7 in Qatar as participants in the celebration’s green competitions were crowned winners. Fashion & Design eco-fashion green design Qatar world environment day MORE
Three years ago, Qatar won the right to be the first Middle Eastern country to host a World Cup in 2022 ; after much speculation, FIFA’s Secretary General Jerome Valcke publicly ruled out the possibility that the competition will take place in summer. MORE
Qatar Airways’ natural gas push could help combat climate change, reduce costs for passengers. Photo: Qatar Airways. With massive natural gas reserves, it is a wonder that Qatar has not pushed natural gas for the aviation industry. MORE
The Gulf state of Qatar has mangrove forests that are in danger of being damaged or destroyed by developers who want to “eat up the shorelines” according to The Gulf Times. Travel arabian gulf Qatar wildlife conservation MORE
WASHINGTON — Israel is the best-prepared country in the Middle East for climate change, followed closely by the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Turkey, according to data released Nov. Energy Climate Change Israel Norway Qatar Turkey United Arab Emirates MORE
A summit in Qatar aims to mitigate these risks for oil-producing nations. So, the Doha forum, supported by ABB and under the patronage of Dr. Mohammed Bin Saleh Al-Sada, Minister of Energy and Chairman of Qatar Petroleum, will lay out a roadmap for achieving that change. MORE
Chicago’s Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat recently named the Burj Qatar the world’s best new tall building, which is curious to us for several reasons. There’s a lot of feet between them, so Burj Qatar, a.k.a MORE
The Qatar World Cup Games don’t start for almost a decade, but officials are still kicking the ball around over the irrational choice of tiny, wealthy, overweight Qatar as host nation for 2022 FIFA World Cup. ” (Blatter refuses to say if he backed Qatar’s original bid.). MORE
But Bahrain is not lonely among its neighbors: Kuwaitis, the report highlighted had biggest “ecological footprint” They consume more resources per person than any other country in the world followed then by Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. MORE
Qatar to tap the solar potential of the middle east to supply 10 percent of its electricity by 2018. With an incredible daily supply of 16 hours of solar insolation, Qatar has the chance to build a solar-based electricity supply which is far more efficient than any other part of the world. MORE
Since the pilot project broke ground in Qatar last December, three cucumber crops have been harvested, and now the group has harvested their first barley crop. MORE
When football enthusiasts flock to a World Cup venue , they expect more than a tent out in the desert to rest their weary heads, but that’s about all Qatar has to offer right now. MORE
A recent pilot project in Qatar aimed at growing cucumbers using seawater and solar power is just one of the more unique endeavors, and hopefully won’t have any Islamic leaders crying foul. MORE
Qatar Solar has purchased a stake in SolarWorld AG to give the firm a much needed fiscal boost. Although in debt, there is still a market for high quality solar panels that can withstand harsh conditions such as Qatar’s hot and dry desert territory. MORE
Qatar plans to spend roughly $200 billion to prepare for the hundreds of thousands of fans who are expected to show up for the 2022 World Cup – a sum that appears to be four stadiums more than the Emirate can afford. MORE
AP is reporting this as world leaders gather in Doha, Qatar for the UN-mediated COP18 climate change talks this week. Qatar is one of the world’s polluting countries, with the largest carbon footprint per capita. MORE
Ahead of the upcoming global climate change conference which will be hosted in Qatar later this month , the campaigners also called on Qatar to lead. ” Demonstrators in Gaza call on Qatar to show leadership in tackling climate change. MORE
Qatar, Kuwait and the UAE ban plastics too. Qatar was the first country in the region to prohibit the use of plastics to serve hot food, and they also introduced a charging scheme for disposable plastic bags. MORE
A host of private and government organizations in Qatar have teamed up to build the emirate’s first Passivhaus – one of the world’s most sustainable design certification systems with origins in Germany. MORE
The Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development chose the corporate giant to provide a transportation system that will eventually make their Doha campus car-free. More News from Qatar: The Shard: Qatar’s London Land Grab. MORE
Despite having to invite and welcome all members of the United Nations at the Qatar Climate Summit , Qatar is not being so friendly to welcoming Israel at the upcoming climate change event this fall. But Israel doesn’t believe Qatar. MORE
Having secured 2022, the Qatar Olympic Committee has now commissioned Grimshaw Architects to install green recreational facilities throughout the emirate. A friend of mine in Qatar just sent me a photograph of their car thermometer – it’s currently 50 degrees Celsius outside. MORE
According to the World Wildlife Fund’s latest report, Qatar still has the world’s largest carbon footprint. Al Jazeera. :: Image of Qatar skyline via Peter Cowan/Shutterstock.com. All New Mosques in Qatar Will Be Eco-friendly. MORE
An energy-efficient house in Barwa City, Qatar will be put through its paces to see if it can perform to computer-modeled expectations. The Passivhaus design (or passive house) is an adaptation of a German concept, newly modified for Qatar’s punishing climate. MORE
Qatar’s controversial 2022 World Cup planning got a burst of star power when renowned Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid, who was one of Time Magazine’s top 100 most influential people in 2010 , was appointed to join AECOM to design the Al Wakrah Stadium. . MORE
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An energy-efficient house in Barwa City, Qatar will be put through its paces to see if it can perform to computer-modeled expectations. The Passivhaus design (or passive house) is an adaptation of a German concept, newly modified for Qatar’s punishing climate.
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Qatar – the tiny desert nation known for sinking millions into futuristic follies like artificial clouds and underwater TV studios – has come back down to earth with a plan to grow up to 70 percent of its own vegetables by 2023.
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The Gulf state of Qatar has mangrove forests that are in danger of being damaged or destroyed by developers who want to “eat up the shorelines” according to The Gulf Times. Travel arabian gulf Qatar wildlife conservation
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The Qatar climate conference this year could very well mark the end of the Kyoto protocol. Will it hobble along on a skeleton crew of signatories or will be be reborn in Qatar as the inclusive greenhouse gas reduction agreement first envisioned in Kyoto 15 years ago?
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A summit in Qatar aims to mitigate these risks for oil-producing nations. So, the Doha forum, supported by ABB and under the patronage of Dr. Mohammed Bin Saleh Al-Sada, Minister of Energy and Chairman of Qatar Petroleum, will lay out a roadmap for achieving that change.
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Despite having to invite and welcome all members of the United Nations at the Qatar Climate Summit , Qatar is not being so friendly to welcoming Israel at the upcoming climate change event this fall. But Israel doesn’t believe Qatar.
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World Environment Day festivities came to a close on Friday, June 7 in Qatar as participants in the celebration’s green competitions were crowned winners. Fashion & Design eco-fashion green design Qatar world environment day
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Qatar plans to spend roughly $200 billion to prepare for the hundreds of thousands of fans who are expected to show up for the 2022 World Cup – a sum that appears to be four stadiums more than the Emirate can afford.
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But Bahrain is not lonely among its neighbors: Kuwaitis, the report highlighted had biggest “ecological footprint” They consume more resources per person than any other country in the world followed then by Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
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Qatar Prime Minister Sheik Hamad bin Jassem bin Jabr Al Thani offered public condolences to “all the parents and relatives of those killed in this horrible fire,” while Arab leaders across the region have commisserated with Qatar’s emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
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A host of private and government organizations in Qatar have teamed up to build the emirate’s first Passivhaus – one of the world’s most sustainable design certification systems with origins in Germany.
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Ahead of the upcoming global climate change conference which will be hosted in Qatar later this month , the campaigners also called on Qatar to lead. ” Demonstrators in Gaza call on Qatar to show leadership in tackling climate change.
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According to the World Wildlife Fund’s latest report, Qatar still has the world’s largest carbon footprint. Al Jazeera. :: Image of Qatar skyline via Peter Cowan/Shutterstock.com. All New Mosques in Qatar Will Be Eco-friendly.
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When I covered the newly released Al-Wakrah stadium design, which Zaha Hadid worked on with AECOM, I was more interested in the way that both firms are helping Qatar achieve their goal to stage a carbon neutral World Cup in 2022.
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These were some of many designs showcased during Qatar’s “long” celebration of World Environment Day starting in May continuing until after World Environment Day on June 5. . It took place in Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar. A belt made of tin.
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The Qatar World Cup Games don’t start for almost a decade, but officials are still kicking the ball around over the irrational choice of tiny, wealthy, overweight Qatar as host nation for 2022 FIFA World Cup. ” (Blatter refuses to say if he backed Qatar’s original bid.).
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But far from being a monument to Britain, the latest tallest building in western Europe is 95% owned by the government of Qatar. ” Qatar is doing well to secure its future, but at what cost to the locals?
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When football enthusiasts flock to a World Cup venue , they expect more than a tent out in the desert to rest their weary heads, but that’s about all Qatar has to offer right now.
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A recent pilot project in Qatar aimed at growing cucumbers using seawater and solar power is just one of the more unique endeavors, and hopefully won’t have any Islamic leaders crying foul.
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The Qatar Foundation is distinguishing itself as a leader at Greenbuild, the world’s largest gathering of green building pioneers in Philadelphia, where Hilary Clinton will deliver the 2013 keynote address tomorrow.
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Qatar, Kuwait and the UAE ban plastics too. Qatar was the first country in the region to prohibit the use of plastics to serve hot food, and they also introduced a charging scheme for disposable plastic bags.
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Qatar’s controversial 2022 World Cup planning got a burst of star power when renowned Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid, who was one of Time Magazine’s top 100 most influential people in 2010 , was appointed to join AECOM to design the Al Wakrah Stadium. .
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Two fertilizer companies are funding R&D of cutting edge agricultural and energy innovations at a new pilot plant in Qatar. Al-Sowaidi of QAFCO and CEO Jørgen Ole Haslestad of Yara International to take the project one step further – in Qatar.
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Three years ago, Qatar won the right to be the first Middle Eastern country to host a World Cup in 2022 ; after much speculation, FIFA’s Secretary General Jerome Valcke publicly ruled out the possibility that the competition will take place in summer.
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Qatar has promised a carbon neutral 2022 World Cup , but we know from the Masdar City experiment how hard that is to achieve. But how – pray tell – does the Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee imagine that they will achieve a carbon neutral sporting event?
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If Qatar’s “Pearl project” can develop the natural gas industry for planes, it could translate into reducing overall costs for US carriers. Qatar has the largest per capita carbon footprint in the world. . Cheaper flights for all?
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Chicago’s Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat recently named the Burj Qatar the world’s best new tall building, which is curious to us for several reasons. There’s a lot of feet between them, so Burj Qatar, a.k.a
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Having secured 2022, the Qatar Olympic Committee has now commissioned Grimshaw Architects to install green recreational facilities throughout the emirate. A friend of mine in Qatar just sent me a photograph of their car thermometer – it’s currently 50 degrees Celsius outside.
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AP is reporting this as world leaders gather in Doha, Qatar for the UN-mediated COP18 climate change talks this week. Qatar is one of the world’s polluting countries, with the largest carbon footprint per capita.
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Since the pilot project broke ground in Qatar last December, three cucumber crops have been harvested, and now the group has harvested their first barley crop.
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Qatar Airways’ natural gas push could help combat climate change, reduce costs for passengers. Photo: Qatar Airways. With massive natural gas reserves, it is a wonder that Qatar has not pushed natural gas for the aviation industry.
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