Green Prophet Interviews Author and Journalist, Alanna Mitchell
March 9, 2010 – 2:48 pm | Comments

Of the many non-fiction, environmentally-themed books I’ve read over the past few years, those that stand out are Alanna Mitchell’s ‘Dancing at the Dead Sea’ and ‘Seasick‘, both of which I have reviewed for Green …

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Polyamory and Sex Could Save The Planet, Author Argues
March 12, 2010 – 12:28 pm | Comments
Polyamory and Sex Could Save The Planet, Author Argues

The Middle East is conservative. But could increased “polyamory” open people up to practices that could save the environment?
At first glance, sex and the environment don’t make obvious bedfellows.  How can the answer to our …

Join the Campaign to Get Facebook to Use 100% Renewable Energy
March 11, 2010 – 3:35 pm | Comments
Join the Campaign to Get Facebook to Use 100% Renewable Energy

For the next week, your friends’ profile pictures might look a little different on Facebook.  A little greener.  Don’t worry, they’re not sick – they’re just concerned.  They’ve joined Greenpeace’s campaign to get Facebook to …

Green Prophet Interviews Author and Journalist, Alanna Mitchell
March 9, 2010 – 2:48 pm | Comments
Green Prophet Interviews Author and Journalist, Alanna Mitchell

Of the many non-fiction, environmentally-themed books I’ve read over the past few years, those that stand out are Alanna Mitchell’s ‘Dancing at the Dead Sea’ and ‘Seasick‘, both of which I have reviewed for Green …

Extra! Extra! Read All of Green Prophet’s News on Kindle!
March 8, 2010 – 8:22 am | Comments
Extra! Extra! Read All of Green Prophet’s News on Kindle!

Good news for all our readers out there who have (paper and ink and fossil fuel saving) Kindle Wireless Reading Devices: now you can get your Green Prophet news downloaded straight to your Kindle!
The Kindle …

The National Religious Coalition on Creation Care Takes Interfaith Environmental Concerns to the US Government
March 8, 2010 – 8:20 am | Comments
The National Religious Coalition on Creation Care Takes Interfaith Environmental Concerns to the US Government

(Photo Credit: Jim Davidson) Jewish leaders were among 50 religious leaders who prayed and visited Capitol Hill together during the week of February 22 to tell US legislators that action on climate change is urgently …

Are “Green” Garbage Bags Good for the Environment?
March 7, 2010 – 11:37 am | Comments
Are “Green” Garbage Bags Good for the Environment?

Question: What product do we buy just to throw out again? Answer: Garbage bags.
New “green” products, like biodegradable garbage bags, are a hot topic. But it’s usually best to manage with fewer products instead of …

Coastal Erosion Threatens Evolutionary Hotspots In Gulf Region
March 5, 2010 – 12:09 pm | Comments
Coastal Erosion Threatens Evolutionary Hotspots In Gulf Region

Projects like Dubai’s “The World” will cause untold damage of shoreline erosion and habitat loss. So do modern ports, threatening endangered species. But there are solutions, says US expert.
Coastal waters are evolutionary hotspots, says …

Pick Organic from Under the Nile’s Cotton Clothes and Toys for Babies
March 5, 2010 – 11:41 am | Comments
Pick Organic from Under the Nile’s Cotton Clothes and Toys for Babies

Support the organic cotton business in Egypt by buying Under the Nile brand toys and baby clothes.
While Israel’s Katanchic is making groovy cotton baby clothes, and Turkey is brandishing their organic cotton in the …

Green Jeddah NGO Reaches Out to Saudi Youth To Green Red Sea
March 5, 2010 – 9:24 am | Comments
Green Jeddah NGO Reaches Out to Saudi Youth To Green Red Sea

Green Jeddah project wants to teach Saudi youth importance of recycling, cleaning up toxic waste and pollution.
Saudi Arabia’s interest in environmental issues and projects is now being tailored to attract the country’s large youth …

Egypt Builds Climate Change Plan For Cairo-Delta Region
March 4, 2010 – 12:13 pm | Comments
Egypt Builds Climate Change Plan For Cairo-Delta Region

Cairo could flood over if climate change predictions come true. Image of smoggy Cairo via ninahale.
The Egyptian Minister of Agriculture Amin Abaza confirmed last week that the ministry had prepared a strategy for sustainable …