Burning the Midnight Oil to Keep the Lights On
The Gulf is extremely vulnerable to climate change and the clock is ticking to keep the lights and air conditioners on without causing harm to their already fragile environment.
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BP Flags the Role of New Energy Kids on the Block
The energy system is undergoing a radical shift away from fossil fuels in a world where oil is no longer king. However, to meet demand growth, oil and gas will remain key components of the energy mix for decades to come.
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Facing the Dual Challenge of Energy Security and Climate Change: The Oman Example
To meet the dual challenge of energy security and climate change, the Gulf Arab states need a holistic understanding of energy systems when planning an advantageous energy mix.
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Why Oil- and Gas-Rich Gulf Arab States are Turning to Coal
Burning coal produces almost double the amount of carbon dioxide than other fossil fuels such as diesel or natural gas.
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Integrating Climate Change Policies with Economic Diversification Strategies: Challenges and Opportunities in Oman and the UAE
Since the 1930s, the Arab Gulf states have been defined by their hydrocarbon wealth.
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Saudi Arabia and Climate Change: From Systematic Obstructionism to Conditional Acceptance
Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil producer, is expected to double its greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 2014 levels.
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Implications of Climate Policies for Gulf States’ Economic Diversification Strategies
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s Fifth Assessment Report indicates that each of the last three decades has been successively warmer at the Earth’s surface than any preceding decade since 1850.
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Weathering Climate Change in the Gulf
Climate change and environmental degradation are among the most pressing threats facing countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
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Prioritizing Renewable Energy in a Time of Fiscal Austerity
Surging population growth, large-scale infrastructure investment, and economic development progress have led to increased energy demand in the GCC states.
Water at the Nexus of Gulf Security and Growth Challenges
This paper provides a comprehensive analysis that encompasses environmental, economic, and political concerns related to the issue of water security.
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