Bio-diesel made from Food in Oil-rich UAE
Bio-diesel made from food in oil-rich UAE
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The Middle East is a region where cars and truck is king and fuel is inexpensive, frequently leaving little incentive to discover more environmentally-friendly ways of walking around.
But this year, as protests throughout the Middle East have actually risen the cost of oil, the issue of discovering alternative sources of fuel has actually entered into sharp focus.
In a region that has one of the greatest carbon footprints worldwide, one business is benefiting from the growing pressure to find alternatives to oil. It's set up the Middle East's first scheme to oil into biodiesel. It's proving rewarding too, already their client-list includes McDonald's.
Philip Hampsheir reports from Dubai.
Special report: The Technology of Business
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23 August 2011
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