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Israel: Bedouin Village Relies on Green Energy

Posted 24 June 2009 16:28 GMT

Written byMaya Norton

Countries	Israel
Topics	Ideas, Environment, Governance, Science, Technology, Ethnicity & Race
Languages	English

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· Israël: Un village de bédouins passe à l'énergie verte

Israel

The Bedouin village of Darajat is gaining acclaim for its focus on clean energy. The Green Prophet reports: “Most residents have solar water heaters and electric systems, the school is powered by wind and sun, and students learn hands-on about alternative energy by reading the power meters in their classrooms. The village also boasts a solar mosque.”

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