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And it’s not just water. Every little change we can make to our lifestyles will have a positive impact on the planet. And you. And your wallet. Ch-ching! that got your attention…

Read on for good & bad news from Dubai by Emmanuelle Landais,  senior environment reporter working for Gulf News, on how to lower CO2 levels, save money, and use gadgets to generally protect the environment and make life better.  You’ll find quirky updates on ecological initiatives, scientific breakthroughs and new technology to keep track of it all from the UAE and around the world.

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Amber Fort, Jaipur

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