Green Prophet Interviews Author and Journalist, Alanna Mitchell
March 9, 2010 – 2:48 pm | View 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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Book Review: Strategy for Sustainability by Adam Werbach – A Primer for Third Wing Environmentalism or a Harbinger of the Black Swan?
March 15, 2010 – 1:30 pm | View Comments
Book Review: Strategy for Sustainability by Adam Werbach  – A Primer for Third Wing Environmentalism or a Harbinger of the Black Swan?

I find it fitting and perhaps a little ironic that I was asked to write a review about Adam Werbach’s popular book, Strategy for Sustainability, a book addressed to corporations large and small about …

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

BrightSource Gets a Billion
March 1, 2010 – 8:58 am | View Comments
BrightSource Gets a Billion

BrightSource gets more than a billion in loan guarantees to shine its solar lights brightly and power California homes.
We reported on BrightSource, the solar thermal energy company, and its nearly $1.5 billion in loan guarantee …

US Gov. Guarantees $1.4 Billion in Loans For BrightSource and World’s Largest Solar Thermal Plant
February 23, 2010 – 1:56 pm | View Comments
US Gov. Guarantees $1.4 Billion in Loans For BrightSource and World’s Largest Solar Thermal Plant

Controversy loomed over coyote land, but now BrightSource with a US Gov guarantee will create largest solar energy project in the world, in Ivanpah CA.
BrightSource Energy, a privately held company with operations in the …

GlobalTap Offers Water Refilling Stations in North America, Bringing Better Water a la “Better Place”
February 9, 2010 – 12:00 am | View Comments
GlobalTap Offers Water Refilling Stations in North America, Bringing Better Water a la “Better Place”

As with any good idea, it doesn’t mean a thing if you don’t find a convenient, easy, and preferably aesthetic way to bring it to the masses.  Shai Agassi, founder of the electric car company …

Israel and Texas to Collaborate on Clean Tech at “Cleanovation Conference”
February 1, 2010 – 9:15 am | View Comments
Israel and Texas to Collaborate on Clean Tech at “Cleanovation Conference”

Solar energy companies from Israel are expected to be of great interest in Texas. A new meet in February hopes to make matches between solar-strong Israel and wind-strong Texas.
Everything is big in the State of …

Biofuel Project for Qatar Airways and Airbus
January 17, 2010 – 11:45 am | View Comments
Biofuel Project for Qatar Airways and Airbus

Will Qatar’s air buses be biofueled?
The Persian Gulf Emirate of Qatar, together with Qatar Airways, Qatar Science and Technology Park and Petroleum Company have started a new biofuel project to power commercial airliners, including large …

Celebrate Tu B’Shevat, New Year’s for Trees, Now Jewish Earth Day
January 17, 2010 – 8:11 am | View Comments
Celebrate Tu B’Shevat, New Year’s for Trees, Now Jewish Earth Day

New Year’s for the Trees, is about to be celebrated in Israel and by Jews everywhere. Some people like to plant trees, like this family.
Over in the Holy Land, and the Jewish Diaspora, Jewish people …

Friedman’s “Hot, Flat and Crowded” – The Perfect “Green” Starter Book
January 11, 2010 – 3:19 pm | View Comments
Friedman’s “Hot, Flat and Crowded” – The Perfect “Green” Starter Book

Hot, Flat and Crowded shows people how to embrace clean energy and green technology industries.
The Genus of Genius: Someone once told me that there are three types of genius in the world. The first …

Arad’s Drone Flies By and Hones In On Leaky Pipes
January 11, 2010 – 7:56 am | View Comments
Arad’s Drone Flies By and Hones In On Leaky Pipes

More than 45 percent of water in the US alone is lost through leaky pipes. Arad Group can reduce that loss by up to 20 percent with new remote-controlled planes. Image via Reuters blogs.
Actress Jennifer …