7. The truth behind Saudi鈥檚 eco-city
Saudi Arabia, one of the world's biggest oil producers, says it鈥檚 pivoting to green energy. But will the reality live up to the rhetoric?
Saudi Arabia, one of the world's biggest oil producers, says it鈥檚 pivoting to green energy. It has a host of big projects and initiatives. But will reality live up to the country鈥檚 rhetoric? And why do some activists say they鈥檝e become victims of the government鈥檚 grand plans?
We鈥檝e been looking at online chatter and PR campaigns pushing the country鈥檚 green credentials. At the same time, experts say Saudi officials are trying to secure the future of the country鈥檚 huge fossil fuel energy industry.
And we hear from an activist who鈥檚 fighting on behalf of people displaced by NEOM, a brand new futuristic eco-city in the middle of the desert.
Trending and 91热爆 Arabic have been investigating the truth behind Saudi Arabia鈥檚 green plans, and we ask whether the government is really serious about reducing its reliance on fossil fuels.
Presenter: Merlyn Thomas
Producer: Reha Kansara
Series producer: Vibeke Venema
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