Abstract
"Hotter and dryer than most parts of the world, the Middle East could soon see climate change exacerbate food and water shortages, aggravate social inequalities, and drive displacement and political destabilization. And as renewable energy eclipses fossil fuels, oil rich countries in the Middle East will see their wealth diminish. Amidst these imminent risks is a call to action for regional leaders. Could countries such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates harness the region's immense potential for solar energy and emerge as vanguards of global climate action? 'The Power of Deserts' surveys regional climate models and identifies the potential impact on socioeconomic disparities, population movement, and political instability"--
| Original language | English |
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| Place of Publication | Stanford, California |
| Publisher | Stanford University Press |
| Number of pages | 174 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781503614864 |
| ISBN (Print) | 1503609987, 9781503609983 |
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| State | Published - 2020 |
ULI Keywords
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- Climatic changes -- Economic aspects -- Middle East
- Petroleum industry and trade -- Middle East
- Renewable energy sources -- Middle East
- נפט, תעשייה ומסחר -- המזרח התיכון
- صناعة وتجارة النفط -- الشرق الأوسط
