A bustling construction project is not uncommon in Saudi Arabia, a country in the grip of rapid economic and social change. Why We Wrote This A story focused on Balance The effort to abate climate change has a new player: Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is saying yes to both – a bold bet whose payoff depends on places like Thadiq and individuals like Abu Brahim. After neglecting climate change action for decades, Saudi Arabia says it is embracing climate solutions and sustainability at every level. To that end, Saudi Arabia and Saudi oil giant Aramco announced late last year a carbon capture sequestration hub in Jubail, in eastern Saudi Arabia.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 23, 2023 17:16 UTC