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- Ancient windcatchers in Iran give architects cooling inspiration Thu, 13 Jul 23, 3:00pmTall chimney catches breeze, channelling it into house, displacing warm air that is then expelled through windcatcher
- Peace Breaks Out In The Middle East As US Influence Declines: From OPEC To OPEC+ Sat, 29 Apr 23, 11:00pmAt a stroke, MBS displaced the “oil-for-security” deal that has lasted over three quarters of a century between the US and Saudi Arabia since Franklin D...
- The world in 2023: what our writers say you should watch out for Sat, 31 Dec 22, 9:00pmFrom Ukraine developments and China’s Covid surge to renewable energy and hope for the Amazon
- After Ukraine, how will the world replace Russia’s oil products? Sat, 19 Mar 22, 6:18pmA report from the International Energy Agency makes clear that viable alternatives are limited
- This eco-resort uses an ancient process for natural cooling Fri, 7 Jan 22, 6:30amPlans for the eco-resort Qanat Hotel place it on a coastal, semi-desert strip in southeast Iran. Notably, it’s located near an existing qanat, a feature that sets the foundation for the entire design of the building. [...]
- Tagh Behesht offers modern design based on historical elements Fri, 29 Oct 21, 5:30amThe design for Tagh Behesht, located in Mash-had, Iran, is a marriage between culture, history and the modern needs of the citizens. The multi-use commercial space is a combination of tiered gardens, offices and a plan for...
- Diversify or risk unrest, oil producers warned in report Fri, 26 Mar 21, 4:30pmAs world shifts to green energy, Iraq and Nigeria among those vulnerable to ‘wave of instability’
- Colorful rammed earth domes decorate an island in Iran Sat, 20 Mar 21, 2:30amThese whimsical rammed earth domes are made from locally sourced soil, sand, gravel and stone. Even better, they’re designed to help empower the island’s community. The domes are located on the Persian Gulf island of...
- Iranian Militia Covid-19 Lockdown: “Burn US Flags at Home” Thu, 5 Nov 20, 9:00pmIran has cancelled their annual march to commemorate the Iranian Hostage Crisis over fears large public gatherings could worsen their raging Covid outbreak.
- US announces new Iran sanctions and claims it is enforcing UN arms embargo Mon, 21 Sep 20, 9:25pmTrump administration targets Iranian officials and demands EU powers follow suit
- Trump to go ahead with Iran sanctions despite European objections Mon, 21 Sep 20, 9:25pmUS to issue sanctions despite being told by European powers it has no legal power to do so
- Iran denies latest blast reports and accuses west of disinformation Sat, 11 Jul 20, 1:42amTehran says incident in early hours in garrison town of Gamdareh was a power outage
- ‘This Is Masochism’: Russia Wages An Oil War Against Saudi Arabia, US Amid Coronavirus Concerns Tue, 10 Mar 20, 4:00pmFrom The Daily Caller Chris White Tech Reporter March 09, 2020 11:07 AM ET Oil prices dropped Monday as Saudi Arabia and Russia haggle over whether to reduce crude production amid fears that coronavirus will hamper air travel...
- Why Iran crisis is unlikely to hit US consumers hard at the gas pumps Wed, 8 Jan 20, 8:00pmRumors of Middle East war used to inevitably lead to soaring gas prices but fracking revolution has changed the market landscape
- If the world ran on sun, it wouldn’t fight over oil | Bill McKibben Wed, 18 Sep 19, 3:01pmThe climate crisis isn’t the only reason to kick fossil fuels – the prospect of a war to protect Saudi crude reminds us of thatWe are sadly accustomed by now to the idea that our reliance on oil and gas causes random...