Qatar and Korea are now partnering on clean energy research and development. The countries may be tiny but they are becoming clean energy and sustainability titans.

Frito-Lay reopens what will be a “near net zero” plant. The factory will run of mostly renewable energy, operate significantly with recycled water, and will send almost no waste to the landfill.

Qatar took another step towards sustainability today with an announcement that local firm Qatar Solar Technologies will build a polysilicon production facility set to open in 2013.

Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has been busy with its clean energy initiatives, investment in sustainable food choices, land preservation, and work on women’s issues.

One of Dubai’s latest goals is to launch a large solar plant as part of the emirate’s grand plan is to net five percent of its electricity from renewables by 2030.

Wind power shows no indication of slowing down in Texas. Duke Energy will plan its fifth wind farm in the Lone Star State, which should be in operation by the end of 2012.

Applied Materials Foundation, E+Co and SELCO were invited to the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) to announce our commitment to electrifying villages and schools and training social entrepreneurs in rural India.

California is set to become the first viable commercial market for dimethyl ether (DME), with a research and development facility planned for Los Angeles.