Net Zero by 2050 a pipe dream with current tech advances and population growth
These results emphasize the need to develop innovative agricultural solutions that will help reduce emissions and strengthen national food security.
Steven Bethell Joins Board of SMART at Historic Conference in Dubai, highlighting the importance of textile reuse and responsible recycling
SMART is a leading trade association representing the interests of the for-profit used clothing, wiping materials, and fiber recycling industries. The organization works to promote the environmental, economic, and social benefits of textile reuse and recycling while setting high industry standards.
Travel by Valentine’s train on 5 romantic itineraries around Norway and Sweden
Slow, romantic train itineraries around Norway for Valentine's Day.
Banish Bad Breath and Save Money With Natural Mint Infusion
Over-the-counter medicines are getting more expensive and harder to obtain. Think how much you regularly pay for mouthwash and pills for indigestion and flatulence. Natural mint infusion (long-steeped tea) helps keep your mouth and digestion sweet, and costs laughably little compared to OTC remedies. Here we’ll tell you how to use fresh or dried mint to […]
How degraded is the Saudi desert?
The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC) has launched a project to study and assess degraded sites in Saudi Arabia using internationally recognized methods and advanced technologies. The NCVC stated in press release today that the project aims to develop rehabilitation plans for areas in the eastern and central regions, specifically […]
Make bug bite balm that soothes skin with foraged herbs
Bug bites from ants, mosquitoes, deer flies and the dreaded Canadian black fly can keep you up at night with the itch. Green Prophet's herbalist author Miriam Kresh explains in detail how she makes this effective green balm using foraged herbs such as plantain and marigold.
Can Muslims drink kombucha?
Can Muslims drink kombucha even though it may have traces of alcohol?
Using drones to know if whales are pregnant
New research published in Scientific Reports, describes a first-of-its-kind method of accurately detecting different pregnancy stages in killer whales using drone images. Understanding the reproductive success of whales is an important way of monitoring how vulnerable different populations are to threats such as vessel disturbance and food scarcity.
She makes Dead Sea Diamonds and farms crystals for ion powers
Michal Rothschild creates Dead Sea Diamonds, jewelry from crystals she finds and harvests at the Dead Sea.
Can neem and tulsi purify water?
All four medicinal plants used in the study demonstrated a notable transformation in turning contaminated water into drinkable water. More than any other plant, neem has proven to be effective at cleaning contaminated wate, the researchers note. Along with a value closer to that of neem, tulsi also possesses the ability to filter contaminated water.
Azerbaijan state energy company buys into Israel’s gas fields
SOCAR will continue its efforts to acquire stakes in strategic assets in foreign countries in the future. It is a major source of income for the authoritarian regime in Azerbaijan.
Technology saves wind turbines from meltdown by lightning strikes
About 90% of the lightning strikes that occur are negative polarity lightning, while positive polarity lightning occurs with a relatively low probability. However, positive polarity lightning has a much higher current intensity, increasing the likelihood of causing major accidents.
Jordan’s leading ecological organizations
Water-poor Jordan is home to numerous organizations dedicated to environmental conservation and sustainability. Here are ten prominent eco-organizations making significant contributions. Jordanians are extremely positive and friendly people. It's worth a visit.
Top 10 Eco-Friendly Parks and Green Spaces in Amman, Jordan
These parks showcase Amman’s dedication to blending green spaces with sustainable living, offering both locals and tourists a chance to connect with nature while supporting eco-friendly initiatives.
Make Lahmacun, crispy Turkish flatbreads with meat
Lahmacun, or lahmajoun are fun to eat folded over and out of hand, as a snack or finger food. If you prefer to make bigger pastries, they also make a satisfying meal.
Dream of the Desert Train is like a luxury Orient Express
Saudi Arabia is on track for travel options by train with its Dream of the Desert. Saudi Arabia's answer to the Orient Express.
Fecal transplants “poop pills” safe for recovery after stem cell transplant
Fecal therapy safe in new clinical producer. Get paid to poop.
Alcohol urge reduced by CBC from cannabis, new study
CBD has been found to reduce seizures in children with epilepsy, and it can help autism and with pain management. Green Prophet's exclusive work with medical doctor Alan Shackelford in the US has helped us understand the limitless medical possibilities with CBD.
China’s solar great wall to power Beijing – captured by NASA
China has become the world's leading producer of solar energy. This desert plant will power all of Beijing.
Forming pine trees into bio-plastic foam
The research team used an environmentally-friendly preparation of lignin as a substitute for 20% of the fossil fuel-based chemicals in the foam. The bio-based foam was as strong and flexible as typical polyurethane foam.
Looking for an ice barrel cold plunge bath?
Our Finnish friends did it before anyone we know and when we were in university we enjoyed a hot tub and then a jump in the snow. But cold water plunges, as our writer Brian does every year in the New Year is a growing trend that has emerged out of the Wim Hoth method.
The incredible shrunken salt head mummy men
These “salt men” are ancient corpses that were either killed or crushed in the cave and naturally mummified by the harsh, salty conditions. The dry salinity of the mine preserved hair, flesh, and bone but also internal organs, including stomachs and colons, in remarkable detail.
Gaza remote-controlled condom bombs stopped by the US Government
President Donald Trump was recently made aware that there was $50 million more taxpayer money being earmarked to send free condoms to Gaza. Like molotov cocktails, and water pipes turned into rockets, the condoms are used as improvised guerrilla warfare devices to install harm on people, forests and agriculture land in Israel.
Saudi Arabia initiates a wild plant survey
Saudi Arabia until recently was hermetically sealed to the outside world. But times are changing and the Kingdom of Saud which once dwelled in mud palaces are opening up the oil-wealthy kingdom to tourists, archeologists, divers, hydroponics companies, and lately for seeds banks. The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC) has […]
Cooking in Clay Pots: Sustainable, Traditional, and Cool
If you appreciate traditional foods cooked low and slow, you’ll enjoy the deep flavors and textures that clay pots grant. Slow, even heat ensures that the ingredients’ flavors bloom and blend, and that foods requiring long cooking, like beans and tough cuts of meat, emerge from the pot tender and juicy.
California wildfires will hurt your lungs as toxic burnt building pollution drifts
For those with pre-existing conditions, cardiovascular diseases can be exacerbated after inhalation exposure to this smoke. That could mean symptoms such as elevated blood pressure and chest pain.
Build a fire-proof home with hemp blocks
Researchers tested the fire safety and strength of hemp blocks, a sustainable building material made from hemp, lime, and water. The study, published in the Journal of Building Engineering, found that Hemp blocks don’t catch fire with open flames but instead smolder slowly, producing very little smoke. In fact, walls made of hemp blocks stayed structurally intact for 2 hours during fire tests.
Desert truffles show anticancer promise
Many studies have looked at the nutrition in desert truffles, including their phytochemical composition as potential anti-cancer therapies but a study led by a researcher from Amman, Jordan, looked specifically at the anticancer effects of Terfezia boudieri, a delicious desert truffle.
Truffles From The Desert
The sands of Middle Eastern and North African deserts also yield truffles. They’re known as zubaidi, fagaa, terfez, kamaa (or kima), depending on the country they come from. The botanical name is Terfezia Leonis. And now, with winter in the Middle East drawing on, it's prime time for a desert truffle safari. Well, if you have an experienced Beduin guide.
BMW partners with mineral miner SK tes to recycle electric batteries
BMW launched a pan-European partnership with SK tes, a company that can mine valuable minerals such as cobalt, nickel and lithium from used batteries before returning them to the value chain to make new batteries.
This plastic is made from corn
The global push for environmentally sustainable materials positions CornNext-17 to capitalize on increasing regulatory support and consumer demand for green products. Its adaptability, cost-effectiveness, and eco-friendly properties provide a competitive edge in addressing the growing plastic pollution crisis.
Artists recreate memories from the dead Aral Sea (We Used to Be Seaweed)
Visitors can help plant seeds that they can take home and later return to the desert as seedlings for the local biostation. We'll also teach them how to make biodegradable containers for holding water for these plants. This is about more than just raising awareness; it's about small collective actions and new connections
First cousin marriages in the United Arab Emirates leads to high numbers of thalassemia
Would you marry your first cousin?
Gaza fishermen catches dolphin for family dinner
A Gazan holds a dolphin for supper. The food is commoner than you think in Japan and the Faroe Islands.
Washington bans marine aquaculture nets for farmed fish in world first
Washington State made history, becoming the first—and only—place in the world to successfully remove and permanently ban commercial net pen aquaculture.
Chicago coyotes live longer around people. You can stop feeling guilty now
As suburbs grow and cottage country expands, how do mammals fare with humans encroaching on wild spaces? Tracking coyote movement in metropolitan areas shows the animals spend lots of time in natural settings, but a new study suggests the human element of city life has a bigger impact than the environment on urban coyote survival.
Sudan is starving and 25 million people face famine
Urgent action, in particular immediate and unimpeded humanitarian access, is required to address the widening famine in Sudan, where almost 25 million people face acute food insecurity.
Wind turbines are recyclable and upcyclable – would make one your tiny home?
Thousands of wind turbines are now available for upcycling and recycling. The DOE seeks solutions and it will fund them. Be inspired by Dutch dreamers who upscale the turbines into tiny homes.
Nubian mud architecture is ancient wisdom from Egyptian ancients alive today
A hallmark of Nubian construction is the Nubian vault, a technique for creating arched roofs without the need for timber or modern scaffolding. This gravity-based, pressure-stabilized structure was not only resource-efficient but also incredibly durable.
Archeologists find pregnant woman with fetus in Ancient Egyptian pit burial site
The woman was found in a grave-pit, inside a small cemetery, with the skeletal remains of the unborn baby still in her stomach
The Eucalyptus Cookbook by Moshe Basson – Our Review
Moshe Basson, chef, food historian and owner of the famous Eucalyptus restaurant in Jerusalem, has finally published his cookbook. Its title is, naturally, The Eucalyptus Cookbook. The foreword is by Claudia Roden, an international authority on the foods of the Middle East and the Mediterranean.
Build a green-roofed Hobbit home in 3 days
Maybe you were raised on Teletubbies or fell in love with Hobbits? You too can have a curved, green-roof home as a backyard home for AirBNB or for your in-laws. Maybe it will be your first home and you want to make it a tiny home and green. Meet Wonderful Structures, a US company that […]
Binishell dome homes from sprayed concrete could cost $3500 a home
Binishells are a fast-made construction made by inflating a gigantic neoprene bladder then covering this balloon in a thin coat of reinforced spray-on concrete. The technique developed in the 60s by an Italian architect could be a great solution to urban and rural housing in southern United States and Mediterranean regions.
How to help Gaza fishermen
The destruction of Gaza's two main aquaculture farms, along with the hatchery facility, has also left the sector unable to produce alternative aquatic foods through aquaculture.
Morocco loses half its wheat crop this year from drought
A prolonged drought in Morocco is causing serious problems for the agricultural sector. Local Authorities predict that the 2024 wheat harvest will be reduced by almost 50 per cent. The Arab Spring happened during a drought and raising wheat prices. Can we expect upheaval in the Magreb connected to this prolonged drought? This image above, […]
Dive into the Sheybarah sea pods on deserted island in the Red Sea
Now that Saudi Arabia is opening up to tourism, westerners can skip the controversial Maldive Islands and head to the Red Sea of Saudi Arabia instead. Built on a pristine island is Sheybara, a series of water pods that offer privacy, and exclusivity.
The dangers of snorkel and boat adventures in Sinai, Egypt
For a moment, we thought we might capsize. All of a sudden, one big wave tossed the boat so violently that a girl in our group was knocked unconscious briefly. She banged her head into the side of the boat and started to bleed incessantly. There was blood everywhere.
Stella McCartney chooses Balena for upcycled foamy fashion
Their compostable, recyclable, and biobased material embodies the shared vision between Balena and Stella McCartney: a future where innovation meets circularity to create truly sustainable design.
Rescue divers need a global rescue alert system, following failed Sea Story incident
Could there have been a better outcome if dive boats and rescue divers are connected to a global alerts system? Can there be an app for that? How about a Whatsapp or Telegram chat group (international and country based) so that rescue divers the world over can get a call and rescue when in need? What diving group wants to start such an initiative?
What Is the Closest Black Hole to Earth & Should We Fear the Neighbour?
In 2019, the existence of black holes was confirmed, and astronomers have discovered quite a few of those dangerous objects. But what’s the closest black hole to Earth, and how dangerous is this neighbour? Discover that and more below.
Will you run the Dubai Marathon?
The Dubai Marathon will be supported by Xiaomi, an official partner for the 2025 event. Xiaomi is a Chinese designer and manufacturer of consumer electronics and related software, home appliances, automobiles and household hardware.
The Shah’s Harem and the Subtle Grace of the Persian Mustache
Iran's Anis El Doleh was the favorite of the Shah - and wore a mustache considered a sign of beauty, strength and grace
This bug bacon is saving the lemurs
With minimal investment and resources needed, Sakondry farming creates income opportunities, especially for rural women, who are taking the lead in managing production. The ambition is that in the future, Sakondry farming can be expanded, and the insects could be sold nearby, therefore providing additional income to families.
Will there be a wildfire in Canada? Our phone data can help make the prediction
Cell phone data can help predict forest fires in Canada and California
Will the Common Agricultural Policy see reform under the new Commission?
This growing momentum for change reflects Brussels’s broader recognition that economic viability must underpin sustainable agricultural practices.
The UK issues warning about dive boat liveaboards in Egypt
Accounts from divers that are in Egypt: the liveaboard boats wating to take divers to exotic dive locations are currently grounded. Could this have something to do with MAIB in the UK? The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) in the United Kingdom has been notified of three accidents within the last 20 months affecting UK […]
Sea Story victim “last position” captured by Polarstep tracking app
A new clue as to where the Sea Story luxury dive yacht capsized on November 25? A victim's beacon was sent out near Port Ghalib. It was still sending on December 2.
Wave power collector opens at ancient port city on the Mediterranean
Developed by the company Eco Wave Power, the station was built in collaboration with EDF Renewables. The power station is recognized as “pioneering technology” by the Ministry of Energy. For the first time, electricity generated from sea waves will power the country's national grid—a historic milestone in the country’s renewable energy progress.
These countries have the saltiest soil and include the US, China and Iran
The world's soils are becoming too salty for farming. These man-made problems are cause for concern but remediation of soils can be done.
Portugal vies to become Europe’s medical cannabis hub but locals say beware of corruption
Tilray Medical continues to be a global leader in the medical cannabis industry, offering a diverse portfolio of EU-GMP certified medicinal cannabis products. With operations extending over 20 countries, Tilray Medical is dedicated to supporting medical cannabis patient care worldwide through quality products accessible via healthcare practitioners. Its business in Portugal is a stepping stone to the rest of the EU.
Sea Story boat rescue site located in the Red Sea
Rescue site coordinates in the Red Sea after Sea Story listed and capsized and victims were rescued 36 hours later. There are 4 dead and 7 people missing.
Is this the world’s first church? Evidence from ancient cave points to communal worship
Among its notable discoveries is a 55,000-year-old modern human skull, the oldest modern human fossil found outside Africa.
What is Bovaer and why are people afraid it’s in cow milk they drink?
Is Bovaer fed to cows to produce less methane gas a health concern?
Who is eating less meat in America? And why?
When asked to choose their top two concerns of the past year, the non red-meat eaters were equally likely to choose “environment and climate change” or “health/healthcare.”
Dive boat tourist raises concerns and tips for dive safety
Be very aware of safety concerns when researching a Red Sea live-aboard trip. Review your chosen boat's safety provisions. Book (and insist upon receiving) an upper-deck cabin.
Can this tomato-based supplement slow aging?
New findings support previous research demonstrating the beneficial effect of lycopene, the hero among the six standardized phytonutrients found in Lycomato, on telomere length, a factor deeply connected to cellular aging.
Saudi greenhouses to feed desert people
With its resilient hybrid tomato rootstocks already available in the market, iyris has proven the commercial viability of their technology in open-field trials.
The Orange Economy: How Religion and AI Are Shaping Innovation
Looking toward the future faith, creativity and technology will often intersect. The pathway from “prophet” to “profit” will not always be clear. However, creativity, at times fueled by faith, will help spur greater creativity where-in new technologies will allow the visionaries of the future to unlock new possibilities for collaboration, innovation, and mutual understanding more quickly than ever.
Unanswered questions after 11 people perished on an Egyptian dive boat accident
A dive boat sank in November, killing 11 tourists, and a number of unaccounted crew including divers. Why are there still so many questions about the accident that survivors, family and the public are not being told.
How Islamic-era agriculture points way to sustainable farming methods
Despite their initial success, early Islamic P&B agricultural systems in Israel were largely abandoned after the Crusader conquest and, surprisingly, were not reestablished. However, these traditional systems found renewed application in regions such as Iran, Algeria, the Gaza Strip, and parts of Iberia since the Middle Ages, where they continue to support agriculture in marginal environments.
Can goats predict earthquakes? Dogs a volcano about to blow? Scientists say yes
Can a goat predict an earthquake? This scientist thinks so.
World’s oldest-known wild bird lays egg in Hawaii. She’s 74!
You could say so many things are for the birds. The latest is having children in old age. Jokes aside, scientists are happy to report that a a 74-year-old Laysan albatross with as many as 30 offspring is trying for another child. The bird with the Latin name Phoebastria immutabilis, and called ‘Wisdom’, nests on the […]
Christmas tree rentals are the greenest gift for Christmas
In Cork, Ireland you can rent a Christmas tree. Every year Christian families have the same question at Christmas? Should we buy a plastic Christmas tree and pack it up in the box every year, and use it for the next 15 years, or should we buy a real tree? Real trees are expensive and […]
Trapped in a dive boat for 36 hours, survivor’s daughter raises red flags over rescue
As more time passes since the Egyptian dive yacht sunk on November 25, survivors are asking questions of how so many things could have gone wrong. From lack of batteries in the life vests, to leaking life rafts, to an unresponsive army. Why did it take more than 36 hours for those that couldn't escape the wreck to be rescued. Why was the rescue done by a private crew and not the Navy?
Would you try chocolate hummus?
Israelis cross the line when the make hummus with chocolate. Lebanese want to the ceasefire called.
Ancient Chinese pottery in Jerusalem hints to the spring of creation
According to Jewish legend, in the first days of creation when water and land were separated, the world's first water, a spring gushed forth out of the center of Jerusalem. The water source is still accessible under the Western Wall, the original wall that surrounded the Jewish Holy Temple.
What is Land “COP” in Saudi Arabia and why should we care?
The UN COP events aren't only about climate change. There is a COP for the land and the meeting is happening now in Saudi Arabia.
Diving live aboard safety concerns in Egypt spurs thesis and safety checklist
Why dive boats in Egypt sink so often? Safety standards need to be checked.
Most Israelis concerned about climate change, new survey
One-third of survey participants expressed a willingness to change their behavior for the sake of environmental protection. 36% are willing to eat less animal-based food; 33% are willing to travel more by public transport; 24% are willing to fly less and only 13% are willing to pay higher taxes to promote environmental protection.
Von der Leyen’s COP29 Absence Sends the Wrong Message on Climate
The EU’s emphasis on initiatives like the harmonization of labeling over pressing climate issues can appear tone-deaf in the current context. Prioritizing these debates while Europe endures deadly climate-induced events sends a confused message to the world.
A cardboard pavilion for Dubai Design Week
Lovegrove's parametric cardboard pavilion for Dubai Design Week.
Ancient Jews in Syria and their Lady Gaga shoes
A Jewish woman in Damascus, Syria when Jews were allowed religious freedom in Syria. Her shoes are better than Lady Gaga’s. (1865, hand colored photo from the Institut du Monde Arabe). We didn’t meet a single Jew when we visited Syria because it’s not safe for them under the Captagon-pushing Assad Dynasty, and it’s not allowed to even […]
How rainwater pools help farmers in the driest land on earth
If Yemenis learn to build water collection pools they can farm year round and change the consequences of drought.
Nitrogen oxide on our planet is rising – Why we should care
Carbon is only one kind of greenhouse gas. Learn more about the dangers of nitrous oxide.
How nations can avoid climate refugees
Millions of people were displaced during the Syrian civil war, a conflict created by drought. Hundreds of thousands died. In the best scenario the world won't move to Europe or America. People around the world will be able to adapt in place.
COP29 hosted by country that suppresses climate activists, journalists and Christians
Baku is hosting COP29 this week but its issue of human rights is lacking.
Dubai’s first carbon free mosque
The greenest mosque in the Middle East is in Dubai.
Morocco and France to build largest desalination plant in Africa
Morocco and France are building Africa's largest desalination plant.
Pando aspen forest in Utah is one of world’s oldest beings
The Latin name Pando means "I spread," and the forest is one single living thing –– one one tree that has cloned itself tens of thousands of times. Pando consists of approximately 47,000 individual stems all connected by a single, vast root system.
Get clean with a Japanese folding bathtub
Japanese designers LIXIL create a wonderful hanging and foldable tub for modern living.
Reserve a Red Sea pod hotel at Shebara Island for $2,400 a night
A new Red Sea resort in Saudi Arabia called Shebaya Island is already taking pre-bookings for its glamorous pod hotels, a cool SAR 9,000 a night, which equals about $2,400 USD. No big deal if you've berthed your mega-yacht at its shores.
Robot retrieves radiactive nuclear material from Fukushima
Japanese teams have tried to isolate and retrieve bits of radioactive fuel in the past. This was the first successful attempt. Knowing more about the radioactive nature of the spent fuel will help TEPCO decommission the reactor.
The origins of writing may be traced to clay tablets in Iraq
This discovery reveals, for the first time, a direct link between the cylinder seal system and the invention of writing, offering new perspectives for studying the evolution of symbolic and writing systems.
Avocado Green Mattress gets eco award, a first in the US
Avocado is a leader in organic mattresses in the United States.
UAE’s Etihad Rail solar powers its freight terminal
The Ghuweifat freight terminal serves as a key hub for facilitating seamless cross-border operations. With its strategic location at the border with Saudi Arabia, the terminal is uniquely positioned to accelerate sustainable logistics solutions regionally, aligning with Etihad Rail’s objectives to foster more eco-friendly freight operations.
Two-faced Turkey imposes tariffs on solar panels from Asia
Turkey imposes tariffs on solar panels when it hurts its local economy but it speaks from the other side of its mouth when it stiffs Europe by helping China evade high tariffs on electric vehicles sold in Europe.
Egypt’s agritech startup Viridia wins green $100K accelerator prize in Saudi Arabia
Egypt-based agritech Viridia Tech has been named the overall winner of the 2024 Mega Green Accelerator, awarded the $100,000 grand prize in Saudi Arabia for their impactful data analytics platform, which helps farmers grow crops more sustainably and efficiently.
How bats navigate on sound alone over long distances
While we know that bats echolocate for short distances, for the first time science shows that bats can navigate in nature over many kilometers using only echolocation, without relying on other senses
Food gardens on the roofs of medical centers and hospitals
A green roof on a Boston-based medical center.
Greenhouse agriculture in Kazakhstan
A story of greenhouse agriculture in Kazakhstan
The Japanese doctor who watered Afghanistan
Slain Japanese doctor and canal builder Tetsu Nakamura gets his dream honored and 20 mile canal opens this year
Can these scientists pull energy from magma?
Could tapping energy from volcanoes solve our energy crisis?
Scientist shows how her brain changed on the birth control pill
Researcher scans her own brain to show the effects of the birth control pill on her brain.
The Taliban bans women’s voices, non-Muslim friendships and visits to national park
Women in the Taliban-controlled country of Afghanistan are already banned from showing their bodies and faces in public. A new blow to dehumanizing women is the ban of the sound of women's voices in public. Like the regime in Iran that controls women singing in public and showing their hair, the restrictions in Afghanistan are more fierce and among them bans women from being friends with non-Muslims and from entering national parks:
Honey gummies from the Land of Milk and Honey
A new gummy made with honey.
NASA heads to Jupiter’s moon Europa to look for life below its frozen ocean
Is there life on Jupiter's moon Europa? NASA is sending probes to find out.
Dive at the lost Egyptian city Heracleion swallowed by the sea
For centuries, Heracleion was thought to be nothing more than a legend. That all changed in the year 2000, when French underwater archaeologist Franck Goddio and his team stumbled upon its remains buried under layers of sand and silt in Abu Qir Bay, not far from Alexandria.
Celebrating Islamic Architectural Heritage in Azerbaijan, while destroying Armenian churches
The symposium titled “Islamic Architectural Heritage of Shusha City,” organized by the Shusha City State Reserve Department and supported by ICESCO (Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization), has concluded in Shusha.
Saudi Arabia starts protecting nature for conservation
The Saudi National Center for Wildlife (NCW) proudly announces that the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has added the Ibex Protected Area to its exclusive Green List. The IUCN Green List recognizes protected and conserved areas globally that excel across governance, planning and design, effective management, and achieving positive conservations outcomes.
Ancient potters in Syria were child laborers
In ancient times in Syria kids were the potters
Breast cancer survivors age faster, new research finds
Some of the tools to help treat breast cancer may be harming women as well. It's known that radiation and chemotherapy take a toll on the body in the short term but in a new study, treatments against breast cancer can also cause significant long term affects that speed up the aging process in survivors.
Finalists for the Zayed Sustainability Prize vie for millions in prize money for impact
The United Arab Emirates is serious about supporting renewable energy, clean water and smart agriculture. Part of the way they support impact companies is through the Zayed Sustainability Prize. Millions of dollars is up for the winning.
The ghost town Kayakoy in Turkey rooted in Christian history and tragedy
Today, Kayaköy stands as an open-air museum and a memorial to the forced migrations that have shaped this region’s history. The ghostly silence of the town’s empty streets and hollowed-out homes evokes a deep sense of loss. Tourists can wander among the stone houses and visit the two large churches, which have been partially restored, but the eerie quiet remains. If you love ghost towns - this one is worth a visit.
Massive $60 billion USD MENA beauty market ripe for natural beauty products
Beauty categories such as skincare, make-up, and fragrance will see double-digit growth, with the global fragrance market expected to reach $7.21 billion by 2032, largely influenced by the UAE and Saudi Arabia. We prefer natural perfumes like Le Labo as they don't engage with and mess with your endocrine system.
This fish can taste with its legs
This fish tastes with its legs: It’s “the weirdest, coolest fish I’d ever seen”, says developmental biologist David Kingsley.
Groundbreaking drug for schizophrenia has roots in ancient Egyptian medicine
The approval of this new drug for schizophrenia an example of what molecular pharmacologist Andrew Tobin calls “an emerging golden age of muscarinic drug development”.
Pathogens are thriving in the plastisphere
This Nature article gives a complete overview on what we know about the plastisphere. And there is a new worry: nanoplastics.
Emirates and Etihad solar power engineering center
In a significant move towards enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability, Emirates the official airline of the UAE has partnered with Etihad Clean Energy Development to launch a large-scale solar energy project at the Emirates Engineering Centre in Dubai.
Shipping industry puts whale sharks at risk
Whale sharks, the world’s largest fish, are highly mobile and responsive to changes in temperature. Recent evidence suggests they are also particularly vulnerable to ship strikes - where large marine animals are struck and injured, often fatally, by large vessels in the global fleet.
Zooplankton go eww to poo
Zooplankton don't like fecal contamination in water
Give a gift, win a friend: new research
Researchers found that the next time you're looking to cheer up a friend or loved one, giving them a small gift — flowers, candy, a homemade treat — may lift their spirits faster and better than a supportive talk or text chat.
Moss is taking over Antarctica
Climate change is causing a moss explosion in Antarctica.
Play your cannabis plants some white noise?
Soil fungi likes to hear sounds to stimulate growth.
Gulf oil company wants to support startups in the circular way
Gulf oil companies want to support circular startups: Dr. Abdulwahab Al-Sadoun
Renewable energy jobs increased by nearly 20% globally, but skewed by China
According to IRENA, renewable energy jobs are up by 20% but the lion's share of these jobs originate in Communist China.
Abu Dhabi’s Masdar buys 50% stake in American renewables Terra-Gen
The Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company known as Masdar in the UAE has bought a 50 percent stake in Terra-Gen, one of the largest independent renewable energy producers in the United States, from Energy Capital Partners. Masdar is the same company that created the ambitious but failed zero-energy city outside of Abu Dhabi.
Life at Neom, a 15-minute city in Saudi Arabia: looks like a penal colony says X user
American influencer moves to Neom with her family, showing us what life is like the new Red Sea city called The Line. X users say it looks like a prison.
Camels make a comeback in Iran
On the verge of extinction, a rare breed of camel in Iran were brought back to life.
A new stretchy vegan cheese by DairyX
Advancing the stretchiness and dairy taste of cheese by fermenting yeast into vegan cheesiness. Meet DairyX
Walmart starts to sell CBD cream and coffee products
Mellower mornings with CBD based coffee creamer heading to Walmart
Octopus kicks away freeloading fish
Octopuses recruit fish from the right "school" of thought to help them get food.
UAE-based AI company G42 opens climate partnership with chipmaker Nvidia
UAE-based AI company G42 has announced a strategic partnership with US chipmaker Nvidia to create advanced AI solutions for climate technology, specifically focused on improving global weather forecasting accuracy. This comes in the heels of a $1.5 billion investment from Microsoft earlier this year.
Sea creatures and reefs are taking blood pressure medication and laxatives
Coral reef researchers find large doses of human pharmaceuticals in the sea.
Iran considers shifting its weekend to match the west
Iran, looking to become more of a Canada than a China has expressed its interest in shifting its work week from a Thursday-Friday to a Friday-Saturday model.
Ride on Japan’s space elevator
Futuristic Japan is planning a space elevator for 2050.
These environmentalists want people to go extinct to save the planet
About 25 years ago when the environment movement was becoming a thing, we heard the strangest idea: that people were opting out of having children to save the planet. We spent a few days with an editor at Grist magazine in Helsinki who told us she is child-free and proud –– here is her essay. […]
Did Israel blow up Lebanon’s solar power systems?
After Hezbollah-targeted pagers and walkie talkies blew up last week killing dozens and wounding hundreds of Hezbollah terrorists, a rumor started from Lebanon that the cyber group also attacked solar panels. The Lebanese (and these nuns) have been relying on solar energy for the last 5 years or so since constant power outages make life […]
Interview with America’s water reuse expert BioprocessH20 on challenges and the future of water
An interview with BioprocessH20 Tim Burns, company CEO, entrepreneuring wastewater treatment for the Food and Beverage industry Water is the most extensively used raw material in the food and beverage industry. It is used for processing, as an additive to products, but also as a cleaning agent. But waste can’t just go down the […]
Call me by your marmoset name
This learning appears to occur even among adult marmosets who are not related by blood, suggesting that they learn both vocal labels and dialect from other members of their family group.
First whole eye with transplant successful
A man's whole face and eye has been a transplant success.
Iraq clocks world’s hottest record at 48.7°C (119.7°F)
The Placerville station's data showed that there are 15 cities worldwide registering extremely high temperatures due to climate change.
Arava Power solar energizes 270 MW Sunray project in Texas
Arava Power's first US solar photovoltaic facility beginning commerical operation in Uvalde County, Texas. It will power 43,000 homes in the San Antonio area of Texas.
The Masada siege lasted weeks, not the legendary years say archeologists
The Dead Sea fortress of Masada may have been seized by the Romans in weeks rather than years.
Girls exposed to chemicals start puberty early
Children are being exposed to beauty toxins that speed up puberty.
Hydroponics in Bhutan
It developed out of the cannabis and medical marijuana industry, but now hydroponics is a good source of food in Bhutan.
Improve climate anxiety with placemaking actions
On January 1 the first day of the new year this year, I woke up with a very positive attitude, despite microplastics. Although we enjoyed the turn of the year night with friends until quite late, I chose to stick to my diet, not to drink alcohol, not to eat after 8pm, and of course, not to smoke. Having fun, does not require abusing my body, I thought, or putting my health at risk, after all.
Bees for Peace in Israel uses biodynamic beekeeping to sweeten hearts
Israel is a global hotspot for plant and animal diversity. Bees as pollinators are crucial, biodynamic beekeeping, which sees the hive as one organism, growing in practice.
Scientists say the sun is an aphrodisiac
The sun is a new known aphrodisiac.
The wind farm’s sweet spot for energy efficiency
Is there a sweet spot for the speed of a wind farm's turbines? An Australian research team says there is.
California droughts boosts the Valley Fever fungus
Valley fever is an emerging fungal disease in the western United States that most often causes flu-like symptoms, but can also cause dangerous or even deadly complications.
How bats help your babies
How bats are linked to the health of babies.
New guitarfish breeding ground found in the Mediterranean Sea
Guitarfish populations are in constant decline around the world, and in the Mediterranean Sea in particular, mainly as a result of net fishing. These fish are now classed at the highest level of extinction risk for vertebrates.
Cairo invests $1 billion USD to upgrade its trains
Cairo's heart of commuter transport is getting a billion dollar upgrade.
Turkey’s deadly sinkholes threaten agriculture and peoples’ lives
Turkey's overuse of aquifers is causing a strain on the land and deadly sinkholes threaten farms and lives.
Egypt threatens Ethiopia over the source of the Nile
Ethiopia has built a dam on the Nile to meet 60% of its power needs. Downstream countries Sudan and Egypt are furious as this threatens their water supply. They are asking for UN intervention.
Humble is the best eco deodorant in the world
The best eco deodorant on the planet is Humble.
Saudi Arabia’s 15 venues for FIFA World Cup 2034
An overview of the 15 stadiums that will be used in the Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup 2034.
New ceramic material makes energy-collecting piezoelectrics lead-free
Piezoelectric materials transform energy of walking, cycling or your car driving over them into energy. But piezoelectric materials require lead. This new advance paves the way for a lead-free solution.
How to make yoghurt frosted glass
You can make frosted glass using yoghurt. You can beat the heat, gain some privacy and save money. When you stop loving the design, wash and create something new.
Old vultures are homebodies, like us
Vultures in their old age prefer to stay home.
Invasive jellyfish aren’t just drifting in chaos
Invasive jellyfish don't swim randomly, suggesting that researchers need new models for predicting their arrival.
Walmart invests in the last place on earth
Walmart is helping save the last place on earth where large mammals co-exist in a rare rainforest in Indonesia.
Dung beetle billion-star navigation applied to drones
Dung beetle star navigation applied to drones
A new wet-waste to biofuel advance
A new way to use wet waste for biofuel.
A map of where love lives in your brain
New imaging of the brain may shed light on why we use the same word for such a diverse collection of human experiences, called love.
The bees of Azerbaijan go hightech
A feature on who is leading beekeeping and honey production in Azerbaijan.
Why sunflowers dance: the code is cracked
Sunflowers dance to maximize each others' light.
Discovering the Magic of Dead Sea Magnesium Chloride
Icy winters means salt on the driveways and walkways. This company offers a more pet-friendly solution from the Dead Sea, which is based on magnesium salt.
Morocco pardons 5,000 cannabis farmer convicts
As a way to cut down on the illegal drug trade, Morocco decides to pardon cannabis growers making their practices legal.
Cannabis company starts testing CBD drug for autism in children
SciSparc (NASDAQ:SPRC), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company that uses cannabis for various treatment modalities, has started a clinical trial for cannabis-based drug SCI-210 aimed at treating symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or autism spectrum disorder in children.
Australia to build world’s largest solar hub
Suncable link energy solar power between Australia and Singapore
Turkey’s 4 million dog cull begins
Turkey has started culling 4 million stray dogs, throwing them out in plastic bags.
Real-life Moana “Shiny” sponge collects glitter to stop from being eaten
Researchers have found that a sea sponge in the Red Sea collects rare metals and minerals and forms a symbiosis with a bacteria to protect it.
Industrial wastewater treatment for food and beverage mastered by BioprocessH2O
BioprocessH20 works with nature to reduce effluent and pollution in the food and beverage industry.
Sustainable hair care tips from a dermatologist
It's tempting to take advice from a TikTok video but hair is as unique as its wearer, making care an important aspect in one’s overall health and wellness routine. From understanding your hair type to learning the best shampooing technique (yes, there is one!), proper care and your diet can prevent certain types of hair loss and leave your hair looking healthier than ever.
The dangers of water beads: experts call for a ban on the toxic product
Water beads, also known as Orbeez are marketed as a tactile product for children, but the beads are toxic to the environment and can choke children and wildlife. Some researchers and consumer report organizations want them banned due to the risks.
The Jewish mystical world and water
Judaism is rich with water symbolism and environmentalism spanning back centuries.
Climate Change is Worsening Eye Health: Here’s What You Can Do
Climate change is also directly impacting human health. Studies have found that the eyes are especially vulnerable, with rising vision issues partly attributed to climate concerns.
New water gen from air invention, uses biomimicry, the sun and salt channels
A new advance in water generation from air looks at how plants cool themselves using ion channels.
Foster + Partners plan to rebuild Turkey earthquake devastation
Antakya was destroyed in an earthquake. Foster + Partners offers a sustainable future for the ancient Turkish city built originally by the Greeks.
Cannabis and autism in children, a new study supporting the trends
More evidence that suggests cannabis-based products in the form of CBD could help people, and children with autism.
Yemen rebranding as the home of honey
Yemen gets a week long honey festival to celebrate its bees and unique varieties of honey.
Just Stop Oil activists await jail time for Van Gogh and airport vandalism
Just Stop Oil activists are in jail awaiting sentencing.
Is bear meat safe to eat?
It may not be a question you ask yourself every day in the city, but if you venture north in countries like Canada where wild bears are a mythical creature to be revered and feared, it just may happen that you will be offered bear meat. But is it safe?
Turkey has approved the culling of millions of dogs
Turkey has approved a law to cull its estimated 4 million stray dogs.
Goat and sheep plague threatens Greek meat industry
A goat plague, also known as Peste des Petits Ruminants, was detected for the first time in Greece last month. While the virus does not seem to infect humans, it is highly contagious among goats and sheep and can kill between 80 and 100% of those infected.
Butterflies and moths use electricity power to pollinate
Butterflies and moths collect so much static electricity whilst in flight, that pollen grains from flowers can be pulled by static electricity across air gaps of several millimetres or centimetres. The finding reported in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface, suggests that this likely increases their efficiency and effectiveness as pollinators. Butterflies typically eat nectar, […]
War stressful for geckos and reptiles
What is the taste of honey from bees collecting pollen during a war? Do snakes feel stress? A new study shows that war impacts the least expected creatures
The ocean is too loud for baby oysters
Oyster reef restorations are taking place in countries like America.
Should you work out in the summer?
The summers seem to be getting hotter every year and if you spend too much time in over 100 degree F heat there will be physiological consequences. Temperatures have soared this year especially in the Middle East. Temperatures in Dubai can exceed 109 degrees in July and August and states like Florida, Hawaii and Arizona […]
What the Jewish Talmud says about the environment
The Talmud, a the central text of Rabbinic Judaism and the primary source of Jewish religious law and Jewish theology, would grow so large that a person who read a folio a day would complete one cycle of the Talmud in seven and half years. To the surprise of many, buried among these pages are jewels of information about the “environment”.
Adidas’ Nazi past resurfaces after Bella Hadid Munich campaign
Adidas, a popular sport shoes and clothing company has inflamed the hearts and minds of the global Jewish community after featuring supermodel Bella Hadid as the face of their 1972 vintage shoe release to promote the upcoming summer Olympics. Bella Hadid who identifies as a second generation Palestinian (on her dad’s side) is prominently anti-Israel […]
Scientists design ‘Dune’-inspired spacesuit to recycle urine
Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine and Cornell University have developed a new spacesuit, inspired by Frank Herbert’s Dune, that recycles urine via a filtration backpack to extend spacewalks and improve hygiene.
Lilium to sell 100 electric flying taxis to Saudi’s airline
Lilium is on the verge of selling 100 electric flying taxis to Saudi Arabia’s state-owned airline, Saudia, finalizing a framework deal set up in late 2022.
A reduced DG SANTE is a good thing – here’s why
As the European Commission prepares for a new term beginning in November, a seismic shift in the distribution of power among its directorates-general looms large.
Lithium ion batteries a growing source of pollution in the US
A novel sub-class of per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) in lithium ion batteries is a growing source of pollution in air and water.The findings were published in a peer-reviewed study in Nature Communications this week.
The world needs to triple renewable energy capacity to 11.2 TW by 2030 to meet COP28 goal
"Renewables must grow at higher speed and scale. Our new report sheds light on the direction of travel; if we continue with the current growth rate, we will only face failure in reaching the tripling renewables target agreed in the UAE Consensus at COP28, consequently risking the goals of the Paris Agreement and 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”
Masdar breaks ground on solar power plant in Sharjah
Masdar's new solar energy park in Sharjah breaks ground in cooperation with French energy company EDF.
Is watermelon rind a natural Viagra?
Is watermelon rind a natural Viagra? Research suggests it's a great natural food for male sexual health. Start making watermelon foods and deserts for your loved one.
How to build a 100-year-company
Kongō Gumi is a Japanese construction company, purportedly founded in 578 A.D., making it the world's oldest documented company. What can we learn about building sustainable businesses from them?
Chinese EV company BYD invests $1 billion to open car plant in Turkey
China makes a $1 billion deal with Turkey to build EVs in Turkey circumventing EU tariffs imposed on Chinese electric cars.
Coffee culture using themed ceramic cups
Finjal collection from Saudia airline to show Saudi Arabian coffee culture from 5 regions in Saudi Arabia
Embracing Slow and Sustainable Fashion through Your Eyewear Choices
Embracing slow fashion also leads to multiple benefits beyond the consumer staying stylish while also saving storage space. These include less waste in landfills, reduced carbon emissions, and cleaner water.
Top 10 Pay Packages for American CEOs
How do you profit from this? Use it as a benchmark of honesty. When a company says in bold print, “we value our employees” and then pays its CEO a gross amount for non-performance and pays employees a living wage, you can understand the limits of his/her words.
How excess CEO pay affects us all
The effects of over-paying become dramatic over a lifetime for any company trying to create a sustainable business of any kind. Real effects include reduction in workers wages compounding into lower savings compounding into lower investment levels and compounding into generating lower income from investments.
Is eating honeycomb good for you?
This review of existing studies on eating beeswax or honeycomb showed an antimicrobic effect of beeswax against Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella enterica, Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger: "these inhibitory effects are enhanced synergistically with other natural products such as honey or olive oil."
Setting fines for hurry honking using cameras and AI
To combat impatient honkers Tel Aviv, the startup city, has developed an automated system to detect a honk and activate a camera to determine if it's hurried honking or honking for another purpose. Honkers will get a bill in the mail for about $125.
Bahrain starts mid-day siesta to protect workers from the heat
Saudi pilgrims on Hajj died last month from a catastrophic heat wave. The Middle East is so hot it almost doesn’t seem possible to sustain life there, sustainably. Yet it keeps building and discovering more oil wells to keep the planet on track for heating up. The Middle East also has a poor track record […]
Saudi Arabia discovers seven new oil and gas fields
Saudi Arabia's energy minister announced Aramco's discovery of seven new oil and gas deposits in the Kingdom’s Eastern Province and Empty Quarter.
The Islamic State blew up Palmyra in Syria: a plan to protect what’s left
The return of the Palmyra community is crucial, the article authors write, "not only because they are a source of labor and practical expertise, but also due to their collective memory and ownership of the site. They are a part of its story."
These robots build solar panels in farmer’s fields
The start-up agRE.tech is pioneering the development of advanced robotics technology and artificial intelligence for use in agriculture and climate management.
TIGI Solar expands with Eren Groupe into Europe for heat storage solutions
As the energy market transitions from natural gas to renewable energy, the heat sector has become a focal point, representing a large share of global energy demand. Recent developments, particularly in the wake of the war in Ukraine, have triggered an increased drive for transition away from fossil fuels.
Ants can perform life-saving amputations
Florida carpenter ants (Camponotus floridanus) bite off injured nest mates’ limbs to save them from deadly infections. It’s the first example of animals other than humans performing such life-saving amputations.
The UAE is getting a lot more local trees with expanding nursery business
Along with the expanded Al Rahba site, GCL is enlarging its nurseries across the UAE and GCC, and is planning to build a new facility - set for completion in 2025 - that will span more than 1.5 million sqft.
Maldive’s environment minister jailed for being a witch
The Maldives president has jailed his environment minister over fears she's been doing witchcraft.
Bible-era shipwreck full of almonds, not gold, finally dated
For the Cornell researchers trying to date the famous Hellenistic-era Kyrenia shipwreck, which was discovered and recovered off the north coast of Cyprus in the 1960s, the real treasure was not gold coins, but thousands of almonds found in jars among the cargo.
Christian olive farmers caught in Hezbollah’s crossfire
Iran's terror group proxy, the Hezbollah in Lebanon, are hoping to create more global chaos by repeatedly firing at Israel across its northern border. Christian olive farmers are caught in the crosshairs.
Nyxo’s 3D printed office at Dubai Design Week
3D printing an expo booth, designing a table to look like a desert fossil and a ceramic mug that holds heat; meat Nyxo from Dubai
From all-women fisheries in Korea and walnut cultivators in Iran: meet age-old food farmers and fishers
A pasture system in Andorra, hay milk in Austria, areas growing chestnuts, white ginger and waxberries in China, flood-spreading gardens and a walnut cultivating region in Iran and an all-female fishery in the Republic of Korea –– these are all among the latest agricultural systems to be recognized by a UN group aiming to preserve […]
A pod of orcas sink another boat, a mid-sized yacht from Poland
Orcas are sinking sinks off the coast of Morocco. A hurt killer whale is teaching other whales payback.
Fine art print Lifeline documents Hamas horror – buying one supports a kibbutz
“Lifeline” to be hung in every office and school in America; funds raised to rebuild a kibbutz community that terror ripped apart
Pakistan forces Afghan refugees back to the Taliban
Millions of Afghans had fled to Pakistan over the years as refugees - some from since the Taliban takeover in 2021, many from decades before. They are now being forced back to the hands of the Taliban.
Fight against illegal fishing and bottom sea trawling in the Mediterranean
The FAO-based group are working with NGOs urging the adoption of measures that would allow the GFCM to tackle illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and cases of non-compliance within its region
Iran’s morality police kill teen for not wearing hijab
The despotic enforcers of the "hijab law" have claimed another victim. In a mysterious incident reported a few weeks ago in international press, a young woman Armita Geravand, just 17 was injured on the Tehran Metro in Iran. She was in a coma for a few weeks and has since died.
Revolutionizing agriculture: Treetoscope raises $7M in seed funding for smart drip irrigation
Plant stressor sensor Treetoscope has raised $7M USD in a seed fundraising round. The IoT device gives farmers information about when to irrigate by applying AI and sensors to understand plant water needs real time. Investment will be applied towards expanding sales and R&D.
Upgrading China’s steel plants could save the world years of carbon emissions
Think about the business opportunities for engineers who can build retrofit solutions. Time for impact investors to start creating incentives for new technologies.
Deep sea mining for concrete
Sand is the most important building resource and it is being mined illegally at sea.
Make shanklish and meet slow cheese winners of the world
Slow Cheese is a way of life. Meet the Slow Cheese winners of Europe and make your own cheese from Lebanon.
Why was the Morocco quake so deadly?
At the base of Toubkal in the Atlas Mountains. We visited this kasbah a decade ago. And it has taken some damage from the earthquake but all residents and guests were safe.
Sound art with Craig Colorusso
Covered Bridge ONE and El Segundo are presented as music but I think it's something else. Recently a friend of mine sent me a video of a beautiful crane in the water under Covered Bridge ONE. It was just being a bird elegantly drinking from the water while my friend was on her walk.
Saudi Arabia hosts World Environment Day, un unlikely choice
If I look at the track record of Saudi Arabia with its production and manipulation of cost of fossil fuels by Saudi Aramco and its apparent lack of awareness for sustainable development, it would make more sense to choose a country like Israel to host World Environment Day.
Gag Eden, Jerusalem’s green rooftops festival
Jerusalem celebrates Gag Eden, a play on words for Gan Eden or the Hebrew word for paradise. It is a 3-day green roofs festival in the heart of the city.
BioBetter accelerates molecular farming in tobacco plants
BioBetter makes raw materials for the cultivated meat market. Israel is shifting from traditional ag to molecular farming!
Blue crabs invading Italy; can Slow Food solve the problem?
Blue crabs have invaded Tunisia and have become a viable product for fishers in this North African region. Can Italy love their new blue crabs too?
Timberland gets Redressed with fashion fire-fighter Nils Hauser
Redress winner Nils Hauser worked with Timberland to upcycle waste into iconic fashion pieces. All in the name of a circular economy and beating fast fashion.
Magic and Islam
Muslims used stones for warding off the evil eye. A pile of unusual magical objects was uncovered in Israel and believed to be used by sorcerers helping pilgrims on their way to Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
Black eyed peas are a new protein alternative
Better Pluse hopes to offer another protein-rich solution for food resiliency and food security using black eyed peas.
Rare giraffe born without spots in Tennessee
A baby giraffe was born without spots last month. The birth took place at Brights Zoo in Tennessee. She is the only known solid-colored giraffe in in the world.
Antarctic pollution by researchers surfaces in new report
Antarctic research stations are as polluting as some of the world's busiest harbors.
Israel’s geothermal giant celebrates 20 years on the New York Stock Exchange
Ormat collects heat energy from the earth's crust transforming it into electricity.
Can aluminum ignite the hydrogen economy?
Canada produces aluminum with one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world.
Drip irrigation greenhouses in Uzbekistan
Large, flavorful tomatoes ripen in Odina Sattorova’s backyard greenhouse in Uzbekistan’s Ferghana Valley. Their perfect shape, rich colour and smooth texture – undeniable indicators of quality – are the result of many days of intensive work in the greenhouse. Odina, who has worked in greenhouses taking care of seedlings and helping harvest grapes since she […]
Tobacco giant buys Israeli medical cannabis inhaler Syqe
Hoping to get into the cannabis business one of the world's largest cigarette companies Phillip Morris has taking a sharp turn toward cannabis by buying the Israeli medical cannabis inhaler and dosage device Syqe. The deal is worth $650 million.
Ancient Roman swords found in Dead Sea area caves
Four ancient Roman swords, in near perfect condition were unearthed in a cave in the In Gedi Nature Reserve in Israel by the Dead Sea.
Lebanon hosts climate justice heroes of COP28
Who asks Lebanon or the Middle East what they think about climate change? Is it possible that these water and energy-strapped regions who have the most to lose from a hot planet might have something critical to say? Those voices were heard at a Climate Justice Camp in August.
What’s a food desert and how can we solve them?
Bodegas in New York advertise food but they are part of the problem
Deep sea mining and killing the seas so you can drive an electric car
Strange creatures live in the deep seas. Mining will destroy ecosystems.
9 Positive Environmental News Stories that Inspire Hope
Good ecological news for a change. Share these with your friends when you feel doom and gloom. Net zero, marine environments and renewable energy for the win.
Is lab meat kosher?
This story is about the cultivated meat industry, the environmental impacts, and what the Jewish community is thinking on this revolutionary discovery
A sustainable nights sleep
This story is about eco mattresses and the benefit of buying one. It also is about the environmental impact mattress production and disposal has on the environment
SolarGik’s trackers help catch the sun in hard to reach places
SolarGik's trackers help maximize the rays of sunshine converted to power
The importance of impact investing with Pitango’s Cecile Bilious
Many studies show that impact investments are also giving better returns after a certain number of years. In short, they are the most resilient investments. ESG concentrates on a company's environmental impact while yielding high returns.
Best Water Systems for the Home
Environmentally friendly water systems for the home are a must! They are extremely important for conservation of natural resources, protection of ecosystems, reduction of carbon footprint, health and safety purposes, and promote sustainable practices.
How to properly clean up from dinner mindfully
You can compost food scraps, except for meat and dairy products. You can dispose of it at home. You can get a subsidized home composter from the Municipality to help with composting.
Why the Mediterranean Diet?
The Mediterranean diet isn't a strict diet plan but rather a way of eating based on the dietary traditions of Crete, Greece, and Southern Italy during the mid-20th century.
Shopping Mindfully on Amazon
It is important to shop mindfully on Amazon and consider the ethical and sustainable aspects of our purchases.
Making DIY Sugar Wax!
Save money and make yourself sugar wax at home with only three ingredients.
10 ways to lower your personal carbon footprint
10 ways to lower your personal carbon footprint
4 Fun Crafts to Reduce Waste
Creative ways to reduce waste to use in craft projects
Oil drilling near the Great Amazon Reef System would wipe out mangroves
A Brazilian petrochemical company called Petrobras wants to drill exploratory oil wells in the ocean near the mouth of the Amazon. Scientists worry if the plan gets approved it could damage the second-largest mangrove forest in the world.
Green energy hydrogen breakthrough
Researchers from Tel Aviv University have succeeded in producing “green” hydrogen using green electricity — The hydrogen is produced without air pollution, with a high level of efficiency, utilizing a biocatalyst
A non-Jew’s guide to keeping Kosher
All about keeping kosher and lists of what is necessary in order to be kosher. It also includes why it may be better for the environment.
The Healthiest Vegan Smoothie
This article is on a vegan smoothie recipe that is delicious and nutritious to help guide readers on how to live a sustainable, vegan life.
Food alternatives to go vegan
This article is educational to help people find alternatives to their favorite foods
Bedouin Traditions to bring back a sustainable community with Project Wadi Attir
This story is about my experience at Project Wadi Attir and background on what the project does.
What is Asbestos?
However, asbestos is a hazardous chemical and a poisonous pollutant once airborne and which causes a rare kind of incurable cancer.
How to build a terrarium
Welcome to the world of terrariums! You came here because you might have seen the video about the man who built a terrarium 50 years later it was still thriving. These delightful little ecosystems are like magical gardens tucked into a transparent plastic or glass world. Picture yourself as a skilled architect, creating a miniature […]
The Green Commute: How Evolve Skateboards Contribute To Sustainable Transportation
In bustling cities worldwide, cars fill the roads, spewing carbon emissions into our precious air. Meanwhile, a green revolution is quietly gaining momentum. Ever heard of electric skateboards? They're not just for thrill-seekers anymore.
Australia legalizes MDMA psychedelics to treat PTSD
Australia is set to become the first country in the world to prescribe MDMA (commonly known as ecstasy) and psilocybin (found in "magic mushrooms") as treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression.
Marine ecosystems in danger: what is deep sea mining?
The dangers of deep-sea mining and why it is important for a moratorium.
The Dead Sea is Shrinking
This story is about the Dead Sea, why it's shrinking, and what is being done about it. It is also a call for action story to spread awareness on this critical issue.
H2 Energy Now for hydrogen storage
This story is about Sonya Davidson and her company, H2 Energy Now. H2 Energy Now is a company that developed a technology that can store renewable energy by converting hydrogen into electricity
Eco solutions against cockroaches
This story is about how to handle cockroaches and other pests that won't hurt the environment. Typical pesticides are harmful to the environment and damaging to human health. It is important to learn how to handle these situations that is best for the environment.
Deep sea mining and what’s at risk
Greenpeace is calling leaked undercover footage of wastewater pouring into the Pacific ocean during deep sea mining tests “damning”. The undercover footage shown above of the latest deep sea mining tests in the Pacific Ocean shows wastewater being dumped by Canadian miner The Metals Company at the ocean surface, with unknown toxicity and ecological impacts.
Eco luxury and sustainable hotels in Israel
This article is on 10 sustainable hotels that are eco-friendly. In the desert, Jerusalem, and Tel Aviv, you find a hotel that is sustainable and promotes the environmental tourism industry.
Israel’s uneven impact in the cultivated meat market
Israel is the global hotspot for alternative meat technology.
The Blue Green Deal and climate pacts between enemies
This story is about EcoPeace's "Green Blue Deal", a project that would bring climate action and create a more peaceful Middle East. Also why its important and what kind of impact it would create for the rest of the world.
Jaffa’s home-roasted coffee and music curated at Ada Hanina Cafe
This story is about Ada Hanina Cafe in Jaffa and its owner Tomer. Tomer wanted to blend good coffee and music to create the best cafe experience for his community.
The tradition of honey in Yemen
Yemen beekeepers keep ancient tradition alive. Now they get support from the UN.
The largest vegan food festival, Vegan Fest and it’s in Tel Aviv
This story is about my top picks from the vegan festival in Yarkon Park, Tel Aviv. Also, why it's important to go vegan and encourage a vegan diet.
What do young adults have to say about climate change?
We interview young adults work-studying abroad in Tel Aviv on climate change and how it impacts their future and career path.
The ultimate hummus recipe
Got a yen for the food of strong men? It’s so easy to just bop down to the corner falafel stand and pick up a pita full of the Middle Easts’ favorite fast food. But get to know – and make, another meal, the kind you have to sit down for. In this recipe, dark, […]
Gazoz: Cafe Levinsky’s delicious summer time beverage
This story is about Cafe Levinsky and owner Benny Briga. The cafe is famous for its gazoz, a fermented bubbly soda made from all-natural ingredients. The cafe also practices sustainable measures of service and gardening.
Ful medames and musabaha recipes
More excellent bean-based recipes from Green Prophet, and some history about well-loved Middle Eastern ful beans:
Tel Aviv Guide to Strays in Need
A guide to finding homes for strays in Tel Aviv, or how to find your most loved furry friend.
Why a career in international environmental law can change the world
A career in international environmental law not only creates a cleaner environment but also creates a better society and a more resilient economy. Gidon Bromberg, for example, strives to make EcoPeace the example of what we can and should seek for international environmental law-related solutions.
Sonovia’s denim starts with a sustainable, ultrasonic dye
Sonovia is expanding the new technology of using ultrasound soundwaves to cut down emissions in the textile industry. Via the use of physics, Sonovia is harnessing the power of ultrasonic cavitation jet-streams to impregnate textiles with color.
In memory of green deen Ibrahim Abdul-Matin: “the earth is a mosque”
Environmental activist, green deen, Green Prophet, urban strategist and author Ibrahim Abdul-Matin passed away in California on June 21, 2023. He was only 46 and leaves behind a wife and children. Abdul-Matin interviewed several times on Green Prophet leaves legacy of deepening democracy and environmental advocacy.
The Green Guide to Jaffa
Jaffa, Tel Aviv's historic sister city, is famous for its rich biblical tales and unmatched sightseeing. With its unique combination of history and modernity, Jaffa offers countless opportunities for environmentally sustainable and unique day and nighttime activities.
The stray dogs, cats and donkeys of Bethlehem
Diana Babish, a devoted and dedicated animal savior for the pets of the West Bank works long and hard to ensure her pets live the life they deserve. Remember when the mayor of Hebron offered $20 for a truck of dead dogs? She saved the day.
Feed coral reef while wearing this sunscreen by Reef Relief
Reef Relief produces a sunscreen with an RFP - for reef protection factor
How cities are treating noise pollution
Noise is toxic and damaging to your peace of mind. An unsettled mind can lead to immune system malfunctions and chronic problems related to stress.
How fungi is restoring a broken island
Invasive palms and WWII damaged an island paradise. Could fungi help to restore it?
New High Seas treaty set by the UN to protect marine life
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has welcomed the approval by UN member states of a landmark legally binding agreement, under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity in international waters, covering nearly two-thirds of world’s ocean. The world’s oceans […]
Overfishing in the Mediterranean Sea
The Mediterranean Sea looks healthy, but the damage is below the surface. Overfishing is a global concern.
Leda Meredith, Foraging Pioneer: August 6, 1962 – May 24, 2023
Life, work and books of Leda Meredith.
Tavlinksy is the spice witch of the Levinsky Market
It's Middle Eastern spicy sorcery. Plus it's rare for a Middle East spice market to be women-owned and run. But this Persian-Israeli woman Iris Tevlinksy defies market logic in Tel Aviv's famous Levinsky Market.
Recycling in Tel Aviv
Growing up in America, recycling has always been a well-known concept that everyone knows to do. Whether Americans participate in it or not, it can be found everywhere. Back home, we have two trash cans: garbage and recycling.
Stray cats in Tel Aviv get help from Hapishpesh
Hapishpesh, which means The Flea in Hebrew, does everything they can to help protect the cats. The food they donate is without profit, they help to provide cats with shelter in the hot summers and cool winters, and so much more.
The hobbit home set for demolition
Want a bird’s-eye view of a seaside national park? In an effort to bring a new dimension to the beauty of Apollonia National Park in Israel on the Mediterranean Sea an amateur drone pilot Jesse Peters sent his aerial quadcopter high above the crashing surf and limestone cliffs – exposing the historical ruins, natural beauty, […]
How psychedelics reset the brain
Now, a study in mice suggests that psychedelics all work in the same way: they reset the brain to a youthful state in which it can easily absorb new information and form crucial connections between neurons.
The wild wheat of Avigail’s Bread in Jaffa
In the the beautiful city of Jaffa resides a fabulous bakery home to a variety of incredible bread. Avigail’s Breads is a sustainable bakery that produces fresh loaves everyday and challah on Fridays.
Win the Sultan’s prize for water?
The Prince Sultan is being commemorated with prizes for developing better water solutions
Kids are taking Montana to court over climate change
It’s the first constitutional climate case in the country to make it to trial. And the Greta Thunbergs of the world are multiplying fast.
Bloomsday, James Joyce and the poetry in climate change
A poetic look at climate change, drought and a celebrated Irish poet, James Joyce.
5 American tips for a more sustainable Israel
An American in Israel gives her viewpoint on sustainability habits in Israel versus New Jersey
Madeo eco chic for sustainable goods in Jaffa
Madeo eco-chic is a sustainable shop in the Jaffa Flea Market with many different items from recycled and sustainable materials. Some of these include handbags, clothing, jewelry, cards, and much more.
Gay Palestinian beheaded while waiting for asylum to Canada
Ahmad Abu Marhia was beheaded just two months before he was due to start a new life in Canada; images of his body left outside his parent's house in Hebron, The Palestinian Authority circulated on social media. Beheaded for loving men.
Off-Grid Living: The Role of Sustainability in Modern Times
Even die-hard skeptics now find it impossible to deny the presence of climate change. This is the very same reason why a growing number of businesses have decided to adopt a "greener" approach to their everyday operations. So, what can individual consumers do to lower their environmental footprint? One strategy involves what is commonly referred to as "off-grid" living.
Trump’s Gaza should use hemp concrete, solar power and smart grids
For Gaza to move beyond short-term recovery and embrace long-term resilience, sustainable technologies must be at the heart of US President Trump's reconstruction efforts.
Trump aims to make Gaza the new Riviera – can the US do it sustainably?
In a jaw-dropping annoucement, US President Trump announced that the US will take over the radicalization of the Gaza Strip and that the current population will need to be displaced as they rebuild and clear out the rubble.
How to Make Your Rental Properties More Attractive to Eco-Conscious Tenants
When you’re new to the idea of offering eco-friendly rental properties, a professional property manager will be a huge help. Based on real-world experience with many tenants, they’ll help you choose which upgrades to get and which ones to skip.