Bid for Green

The United Arab Emirates, is hosting the new International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Although the UAE is a country that is the eighth largest oil producer it has turned to a more environmental friendly attitude towards renewable energy.

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http://articles.cnn.com/2011-08-05/world/uae.oil.alternatives_1_cooking-oil-biodiesel-eighth-largest-oil-producer?_s=PM:WORLD