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Gulf drives for the green

by Executive Staff

According to the World Wide Fund for Nature, the Gulf countries have some of the largest carbon footprints per capita in the world. Cheap gasoline, huge highways, the need for constant air conditioning and water desalination all contribute to this notorious ranking. But some Gulf states are looking to change that. At the forefront of this development is Abu Dhabi, with its $15 billion Masdar Initiative, aimed at developing new forms of energy, from solar power to hydrogen power plants. The cornerstone project is the Masdar City — a $22 billion “carbon-free city” on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi city. “We’ re trying to show a model for sustainable living that is independent of fossil fuel,” said Khaled Awad, the director of Masdar’ s Property Development Unit. According to Awad, the self-contained city will be home to around 50,000 people, and 1,500 “green energy” oriented businesses. No cars are allowed

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