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Crocs goes Cradle to Cradle, but who is responsible for all those plastic shoes?

Crocs has earned Circularity Gold certification for its iconic clogs, but Israeli materials innovator Balena is pushing footwear further with recyclable, bio-based and industrially compostable materials that can be 3D printed.
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The world’s tallest wind farm could turn into double decker turbines

Germany has built the world’s tallest wind turbine at nearly 1,200 feet. What does going this high mean for wind power, wildlife, aviation, residents and Europe’s energy security?

The Houthis have taken Mocha. What that means for coffee and shipping routes

The Houthis have turned Yemen’s Red Sea coast into part of a global geopolitical crisis. But behind the missiles, shipping disruptions and Suez Canal headlines is Mocha — the ancient Yemeni port that gave the world its name for coffee.

Mantle8 takes its natural hydrogen hunt from the Pyrenees to Dubai

Mantle8 is taking its hunt for naturally occurring hydrogen from beneath the Pyrenees to the Middle East, opening a Dubai hub after raising €31 million. But finding hydrogen underground is one thing; proving it can be produced cheaply and at scale is another.

A billion dollar bet on Pacific Fusion’s New Mexico campus

Pacific Fusion is building a $1 billion fusion research facility in New Mexico, betting that enormous electrical pulses can help push fusion energy beyond the laboratory and toward practical clean power.

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Why water-starved Amman keeps flooding and how underground rain tanks could help

Jordan's capital faces a troubling paradox: chronic water shortages and destructive winter floods. Hydrogeological expert Dr. Osama MN Gazal explains how underground rainwater tanks and green infrastructure could help Amman capture precious rainfall, reduce flooding and build a more water-secure future.

Can Amman become a walkable city? C40 is turning hot asphalt into green public spaces

Amman has never been an easy city to explore on foot. Now, C40 Cities and Community Jameel are reimagining Jordan's capital with cooler streets, shaded playgrounds and greener neighbourhoods. Could this sprawling city finally become more walkable?

A chance encounter with Berlin’s mayor Kai Wegner reveals a new chapter for Tel Aviv and Berlin

A chance meeting with Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner reveals a new partnership with Tel Aviv, shared history and six ideas for greener, more creative cities.

REQA turns discarded dialysis bags into designer handbags

Swiss brand REQA turns discarded dialysis bags and retired firehoses into designer accessories, supporting Thai artisans and reducing medical plastic waste.

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Russia’s Arctic superdeep oil drill revives debunked ‘infinite oil’ theory

Russia is reviving the controversial abiotic oil theory with plans to drill superdeep holes in the Arctic. While small amounts of abiotic methane exist deep within the Earth, most geologists reject the idea that commercial oil reserves originate from non-biological processes, raising questions about the environmental cost and scientific value of the project.

Tigris River oil spill highlights Iraq’s environmental oversight and our addiction to oil

A fresh oil spill in the Tigris River, filmed by an Iraqi university student, has reignited concern over Iraq's polluted waterways. From ancient Mesopotamia to modern Basra, the country's dependence on oil has come at a steep environmental and human cost, with activists warning that unchecked contamination is putting ecosystems and public health at risk.

Wave wind energy for Nvidia’s next AI energy boom?

As AI factories consume unprecedented amounts of electricity, NVIDIA is looking beyond chips and data centers to the ocean. The company recently spotlighted Israel's Eco Wave Power and its wave energy projects in Jaffa and Los Angeles, highlighting how AI, digital twins and renewable energy can work together to meet future power demands. The collaboration reflects a growing realization that the future of artificial intelligence may depend as much on clean energy infrastructure as it does on computing power.

Dan Zaslavsky’s energy tower dream is rising again in Iran and China

The Energy Tower idea never made the leap from drawings and engineering studies to full-scale construction. But nearly two decades after most people stopped talking about it, the concept is quietly evolving in two unexpected places: China and Iran. The concept let dreamers dream and doers do - figuring out more pleasing designs and engineering.

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April Is National Garlic Month

April is National Garlic Month! We’re close to the end of April, but fear not: the North American garlic harvest lasts through July, and you can pick up the bulbs until Fall. Even after the green stalks wither and the bulbs are drier, your garlic will remain pungent for any months if you store it well.

Ezme, the Turkish tomato salad recipe you will long for at home

Turkish Ezme Recipe • Unicorns in the Kitchen Ezme means “mashed” which served well here since all the ingredients are chopped very finely by hand or a food processor. It's made mainly with tomatoes and olive oil, which makes it a healthy addition to the table. Each region of Turkey has a different way of making it and some like it spicy, known as acılı ezme.

Sourdough: Care and Feeding Of The Starter

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Make Kuku Bedemjan – an Eggplant Frittata from Iran

Eggplant, as versatile as a potato. Like spuds, it absorbs other ingredients' flavors but keeps its sturdy personality throughout the cooking. It's a hearty vegetable that appears often in vegetarian/vegan cuisines to provide that satisfying "meaty" background

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The Next New Cosmetic: Human Fat Known as Alloclae

In this Ozempic age, a person may diet themselves...

Grow a unibrow for Januhairy and embrace your body hair

Januhairy or Janu Hairy is a new movement which encourages women to stop shaving their body hair.

Blackdot’s painless AI-based tattoos will make inked skin less taboo?

Blackdot’s AI-powered tattoo machine promises precision and less pain, but sparks debate over health risks, artistry, and spirituality. From religious prohibitions to smart tattoos, the future of ink is being rewritten by technology.

Le Labo: Bottling the Soul of Cities, with a Sustainable Touch

Le Labo is redefining luxury fragrance with a sustainable twist—using natural ingredients, refillable packaging, and a slow, artisanal approach to perfumery. This article explores the brand’s eco-conscious values and its coveted City Exclusive collection, now available globally for a limited time.

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Canada’s healthcare became the world’s digital health laboratory. Now Europe is taking notice

Canada's healthcare system may be under pressure, but its decades-long experience with digital transformation is becoming a model for Europe and beyond. In an interview with Nordic's Alison MacDonald, Green Prophet explores why successful AI in healthcare depends less on software than on empowering clinicians, improving workflows and building resilient systems.

AI will crack the codes from the Dead Sea Scrolls

Artificial intelligence is opening a new chapter in Dead Sea Scrolls research. By combining machine learning with chemical analysis, scientists hope to uncover where the ancient manuscripts were produced, identify connections between scribes, and reveal hidden patterns across more than 25,000 fragments that have remained unsolved for decades.

Data centers in Space? Sophia Space and Apex plan on busing them in

Can data centers really be built in space? Pasadena-based Sophia Space is partnering with Apex to test the idea by launching modular AI computing systems into low Earth orbit in 2027. Using radiation-hardened compute TILEs cooled by passive radiative systems and mounted on scalable satellite buses, the companies aim to prove that edge computing can operate reliably in space. While challenges remain, the project represents an important step toward distributed orbital computing networks that could support everything from climate monitoring and pollution tracking to autonomous spacecraft navigation in an increasingly crowded orbital environment.

Can a one trillion-Dollar SpaceX IPO change life on earth?

A SpaceX IPO could become one of the most consequential financial events of the century, creating thousands of millionaires and fueling investment across the New Space economy. From orbital robotics and African space programs to launch infrastructure and satellite networks, the ripple effects may extend far beyond Earth—while forcing investors to reconsider whether generative AI remains the most compelling technology bet of the decade.

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Ancient Jewish New Year for Animals revived with global campaign against factory farming

Jewish Vegan Life has launched a global campaign celebrating the New Year for Animals, with synchronized events in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, Montreal and Jerusalem, alongside an international livestream on August 9 featuring partners including Mercy for Animals, The Good Food Institute and Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary.

Canada’s Beluga Rescue Is No Free Willy. Those Whales Will Never Go Home.

Six beluga whales have begun leaving Canada's shuttered Marineland, but they aren't returning to the wild. Here's why the park closed and where the whales are going.

How a tick bite can lead to a life-threatening meat allergy AFG

Imagine developing a severe allergy to steak after a single tick bite. That's the reality for people with alpha-gal syndrome, a rapidly emerging condition linked to lone star ticks and other tick species. As researchers uncover how tick saliva rewires the immune system, health officials warn that hundreds of thousands of Americans may already be living with this unusual red meat allergy.

Code Red from the Galapagos: human drugs and sunscreen are polluting the sea

Millions of visitors swim in the pristine waters of the Galápagos each year, but new research suggests sunscreen chemicals and other human-made pollutants are reaching even the islands' most protected marine habitats. Scientists are calling for urgent monitoring to safeguard one of Earth's most iconic ecosystems.

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AI data centers are burning old jet engines to generate electricity, and the pollution is alarming

AI data centers are turning to converted jet engines for electricity as grid delays grow, raising concerns about air pollution and carbon emissions.

Who founded GAIL’s Bakery? The story of Gail Mejia and her sourdough empire

Who founded GAIL's Bakery? Meet Gail Mejia, discover what happened to her, who owns GAIL's today, and the chain's sustainable food roots.

Crocs goes Cradle to Cradle, but who is responsible for all those plastic shoes?

Crocs has earned Circularity Gold certification for its iconic clogs, but Israeli materials innovator Balena is pushing footwear further with recyclable, bio-based and industrially compostable materials that can be 3D printed.

Kuwait’s AWAKEN Hearth Summit puts people at the heart of sustainability

Kuwait's AWAKEN @ Hearth Summit 2026 brings together artists, community leaders and creative thinkers to explore sustainability, belonging and collective wellbeing in a country facing extreme heat, water scarcity and political restrictions.

Why water-starved Amman keeps flooding and how underground rain tanks could help

Jordan's capital faces a troubling paradox: chronic water shortages and destructive winter floods. Hydrogeological expert Dr. Osama MN Gazal explains how underground rainwater tanks and green infrastructure could help Amman capture precious rainfall, reduce flooding and build a more water-secure future.

Can Amman become a walkable city? C40 is turning hot asphalt into green public spaces

Amman has never been an easy city to explore on foot. Now, C40 Cities and Community Jameel are reimagining Jordan's capital with cooler streets, shaded playgrounds and greener neighbourhoods. Could this sprawling city finally become more walkable?

A chance encounter with Berlin’s mayor Kai Wegner reveals a new chapter for Tel Aviv and Berlin

A chance meeting with Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner reveals a new partnership with Tel Aviv, shared history and six ideas for greener, more creative cities.

REQA turns discarded dialysis bags into designer handbags

Swiss brand REQA turns discarded dialysis bags and retired firehoses into designer accessories, supporting Thai artisans and reducing medical plastic waste.

Oil tankers are spilling and burning in the Middle East – where is the environmental outrage?

From the Red Sea to the Strait of Hormuz, ships have burned, tankers have leaked oil and cargo vessels have sunk since October 2023. A timeline of maritime disasters, environmental damage and cleanup efforts.

Books you should read in prison

What books should you read in prison? From fantasy and memoir to American history, these five books offer escape, reflection and new ways of seeing the world.

Reflect Orbital tests artificial moonlight in California as scientists warn of a brighter night sky

Reflect Orbital tests artificial nighttime lighting in California, raising concerns about light pollution, wildlife disruption and the future of Earth's natural night sky.

What are smart kids reading from the Harvard Book Store?

A summer visit to Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts, reveals 54 children's books and young adult titles worth discovering. Browse the reading list, explore Amazon links, or print a checklist for your next library visit.

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