In a sign that the renewable energy revolution is catching on in every corner of the world, Jordan presents a new shopping mall where the typical high-end boutiques, cinemas, and gourmet coffee shops are tucked into an intricate ecosystem of natural heating and cooling, water recycling and hundreds of solar panels soaking up the sun’s rays. Going green is vital for Jordan, which spends up to one-fifth of its budget on importing energy and is one of the driest countries in the world.
Jordan sets green example with new shopping mall
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