Adding Mycorrhizal fungi to green roofs
A Dartmouth-led research team set out to determine if managing green roof soil microbes could boost healthy urban soil development, a methodology that could be applied to support climate resilience in cities.
Hearty Vegetable Tajine For Cozy Winter Dinners
Make a hearty vegetable tajine for dinner.
Killing PFAS forever chemicals with hydrogen and UV light
An insidious category of carcinogenic pollutants known as “forever chemicals” may not be so permanent after all University of California, Riverside, chemical engineering and environmental scientists recently published new methods to chemically break up these harmful substances found in drinking water into smaller compounds that are essentially harmless.
An Islamic Perspective to support the “brown to green” revolution
The book Care for Creation; An Islamic Perspective, has recently been authored by the prominent Turkish environmentalist Professor İbrahim Özdemir. The topic couldn’t be more crucial nowadays; Europe has planned to slash carbon emissions to net zero by 2050 and the need of a global effort to tackle, in several manners, climate change is increasingly discussed on mass media and social media, day by day.
Saudi Arabia’s slow, luxury train through the desert
Saudi Arabia unveils high-end rail travel: Saudi Arabia Railways has collaborated with Italy's Arsenale Group to launch a luxurious "Dream of the Desert" train, marking the kingdom's foray into the luxury train market. Starting operations in late 2025, this train will offer scenic journeys across Saudi Arabia's deserts from Riyadh to Qurayyat, featuring 40 custom luxury cabins and embracing the growing trend of sustainable, slow travel.
Ghadames was Libya’s peaceful mud hub for caravan trade
Ghadamès is one of the oldest and most celebrated Saharan cities, called the 'Pearl of the Desert', (Jawhart Al-Sahra) by Arab sources. It has played a key role in the cultural and economic life of the region as an important and peaceful hub for caravan trade as part of the trans-Saharan network.
Canadians want hallucinogenic mushrooms for end of life care
Amanita or fly agaric is a psychotropic mushroom found widely in Canada
How will you die? Researchers say 1 of these 9 ways
Knowing the trajectories of death can better plan end of life care
Can alcohol help you detox?
Mice models suggests alcohol may be used for detoxing arsenic
Wyld cannabis edibles wrapped in Tipa’s sustainable plastic that biodegrades
Leading cannabis edibles company partners with Israel's sustainable packaging company Tipa.
RedSea cracks the code for hot climate saltwater greenhouses
RedSea LLC, a company founded in the heat of Saudi Arabia, they look to have cracked the code for sustainably growing plants in high heat conditions and could offer the answer to increasing cultivation on dead and dying aquifers.
Invest in sustainable aviation fuels with Future Energy Global
Singapore home to world’s largest production facility for jet fuel made from waste materials. This team can connect you to the best partners in SAF business and research.
Is stevia sweetener bad for children?
Food companies like Cargill sell stevia as a natural alternative to sugar but no one knows the health effects on children and this worries nutritionists in the US.
Neste oil SAF deal made with Emirates for sustainable aviation fuel
Emirates airline and Neste, a Finnish oil refining and marketing company, have expanded their partnership by strengthening their collaboration for the supply of over 3 million gallons of blended Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel in 2024 and 2025.
Would you delay menopause to age 70 if you could? New procedure may pave the way
Leaving child-rearing until mid-way through a woman's career might be the best decision or the worst as more and ore women turn to IVF and freezing eggs for future implantation. But what if we could just extend the reproductive life of women from 45 up until 60 or longer? A new study from the University of Utah offers some hope.
Forever chemicals PFAS linger in German drinking water
Comprising more than 4,700 chemicals, perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of widely used, man-made chemicals that accumulate over time in humans and in the environment. They are known as ‘forever chemicals’ as they are extremely persistent in our environment and bodies.
Consider your ADHD child might just need a sleep clinic: new study
The study’s findings showed that children who suffer from breathing disorders during sleep received ADHD medication at a rate 7 times higher than children who don’t suffer from sleep-disordered breathing.
Upway: Navigating Parenthood with Used Electric Bikes and the Family-Friendly Cargo One
A sustainable journey for your family starts with a cargo bike by Upway – a company featuring reliable used electric bikes and the versatile Cargo One for families and transport businesses in the city.
Geothermal company Ormat expands with $75 M USD loan
Ormat Technologies, a family energy business from Israel, has big plans for geothermal and recovered energy generation and the energy storage market
IBM’s sustainability software Envizi uses AI to green GHG gap
IBM helps companies meet sustainability goals with AI-based GHG reporting software.
Sustainable development goals for Yemen?
Yemen is all over the news the last couple of months as the Houthi terrorists play a role in Israel's war against Hamas. As a sustainable news reporter, I've been interested in Yemen because as much of the Middle East progresses, Yemen with its internal conflicts remains one of the world's driest and hungriest cultures.
The Sidr tree is the sacred link between Judaism, Islam and Christianity
From the leaves of the jujube (sidr) to its fruits, roots, and bark, the sidr tree is a treasure trove of medicinal wonders: The leaves, rich in calcium, iron, and magnesium, hold therapeutic prowess, serving as components in natural wound disinfectants and herbal shampoos.
AI creates a pottery glaze recipe that could work on Mars
I asked AI to help me create a glaze for my pottery studio on Mars. Here is what it came up with.
Curating 50 Good, Green Reads for a Sustainable Planet
A curated collection of 50 transformative books that guide readers towards a deeper understanding of sustainability. Spanning diverse topics such as regenerative capitalism, circular economies, and climate justice, these reads offer valuable insights for individuals, leaders, and policymakers. From the classic 'Silent Spring' to contemporary guides like '101 Ways to Go Zero Waste,' this list is a rich resource for anyone seeking inspiration and actionable solutions in the pursuit of a greener and more sustainable world.
All about camels and camelids
In celebration of the International Year of Camelids 2024, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is collaborating with partners to highlight the important role camelids play in community livelihoods and in building resilience to climate change – particularly in mountains and arid and semi-arid lands. They are at risk of death when they eat plastics in Dubai. So be mindful of your environment.
Israel is the first country to approve the sale of cultured meat
In a world first, Israel advances alternative proteins –– beef without using animals was approved
Israel’s Save A Train expands to Eurail and Interrail Passes
Save A Train, makes it easy to book trains and travel through 33 countries and 33,000 destinations in Europe in a seamless way. The leader in digital B2B Rail ticketing worldwide and the largest rail distributor has further expanded its global rail offering by adding Eurail and Interrail Passes to its inventory.
A new Kaaba of commercialism in Riyadh?
Big enough to fit 20 Empire State buildings inside, consider the Mukaab in Riyadh is a shape-shifting fantasy block where inside you enter realms of the multiverse, without the goggles.
Where is the world’s most biodiversity? Follow the rain
In a research first, rain is found as the best indicator and driver of biodiversity.
A Return to Zion period coin found with a rare shekel weight in the Judean Hills
An extremely rare 2,550 tear old coin discovered in the Judean Hills from a Return to Zion period when 50,000 exiled Jews returned to Israel from Persian empire.
Better Juice partners with Ingredion to create 80% less sugar in juice
FoodTech start-up Better Juice from Israel is collaborating with Ingredion (NYSE: INGR), a publicly traded company of specialty ingredients to the food and beverage industry.
Foster + Partners passive energy brain center in Jerusalem
Foster + Partners Safra brain center uses passive energy technology for cooling, but not PV panels as originally advertised.
Suicidal teens might be sleep deprived
Suicide and suicidal thoughts are linked to sleep deprivation in teens: new study
Black churches protected in America with $4 million fund
Black churches stand as timeless bastions of faith, resilience, and achievement in communities across America. These sacred spaces have been the birthplace of movements, the planning grounds for change, and a refuge for those seeking solace.
Man poses with photo of forest he helped restore
A beautiful story to carry one's legacy and to make Miss Rumphius proud: a man in Turkey has single-handedly restored a forest in his hometown.
Israel’s BeeHero a top 100 cleantech company
A startup from Israel called BeeHero is using sensors and data to help conventional beekeepers maintain healthy hives. A sensor in the hive that monitors conditions paired with a planning app helps commercial beekeepers keep track of their hives in the field, real time.
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Aquellum is hidden in a mountain in Aqaba
This week the fantasy is about Aquellum, a futuristic digitalised community for global nomads that will be completely encased in a mountain, invisible to anyone outside. But accessible from Aqaba, Jordan and located on the Red Sea.
Amazon deforestation is killing the lungs of the earth
For the first time scientists have determined that due to the ongoing deforestation in the Amazon basin in recent decades, the number of thunderstorms and rain in the region has decreased significantly, and the area over which they occur has shrunk.
Uzbek greenhouses go digital
New “smart” farming techniques and technologies, like drip irrigation and pest traps, are helping farmers in Uzbekistan revolutionize their greenhouses, save water and increase their crop yields and incomes.
Keep your kids away from third-hand smoke
In a new study, published in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology, researchers tested the surfaces in smoking households where children reside and found troubling results, says Ashley Merianos, a tobacco researcher at the University of Cincinnati who led the study.
Why is pee yellow mystery solved
The enzyme that makes urine yellow has been finally identified. It has been known for more than 125 years that a compound called urobilin is responsible for urine's yellow colour. But it was unclear how exactly it is created from the red-orange bilirubin.
Lab-grown meat telling convenient lies about carbon footprint?
In a preprint, not yet peer-reviewed, researchers at the University of California, Davis, have found that lab-grown or “cultivated” meat’s environmental impact is likely to be “orders of magnitude” higher than retail beef based on current and near-term production methods.
Turkish garbage collectors open library with rescued books
Garbage collectors in Ankara have turned an abandoned brick factory into a community library full of discarded books.
Downgrade your expectations for solar energy investments in the UK
Within the report, Evans points to International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) data that shows that given the UK’s climate, solar energy is within the worst 5% areas in the world to develop solar electricity, as only 10%-11% of the capacity of Solar Farms will ever be generated annually compared to double that in places such as Spain, Australia and parts of the US.
Captive vultures can rewild and join the flock
We know from watching the movie Fly Away Home with Anna Paquin that Canadian geese bred in captivity identify and imprint on the first mother they see. We also learn that Canadian geese can learn to fly with airplanes, and then evetually rewild. True story. Does the Fly Away Home theory really work for all birds?
Are there sustainable options to glass wine bottles?
Would you be happy to pour your friends a glass of wine from a wooden cask or sip your favourite rose from an aluminium can? Are there more sustainable wine drinking options for consumers and will they go for them? This is a questions marketing researchers at an Australian business school are asking.
Financial tech startup for agriculture gets $3 million in funding
Maalexi, the UAE-based dynamic risk management platform for SME agri-businesses, announces its completion of a $3 million pre-Series A fund raise.
Afghanistan queen was the first Muslim feminist
Women in Afghanistan got the right to vote before women in countries like USA, France, Ireland, UK and Sweden?
If he smells your tears, he will be more compassionate
A new study showed that sniffing women’s tears lowered brain activity related to aggression in men, reducing aggressive behavior.
Who was Mária Telkes, the solar energy Sun Queen?
Mária Telkes pioneered solar energy by inventing a solar oven, a solar desalination kit and, in the late 1940s, she helped design one of the first solar-heated houses.
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.
Medical company goes solar to safeguard against power outtages
Staar Surgical goes solar to reduce energy costs, improve sustainability, and to safeguard production in the event of grid outages caused by extreme weather events.
Why is dulse a superfood?
Dulse contains calcium and potassium which helps your bones. Dulse lowers your blood pressure, improve your eye sight and improves the health of your thyroid gland as it is a natural detox plant.
Flamingos left when this lake dried up
A few years after a fresh influx of water raised its levels, the large lake has nearly gone dry and dried out completely in August 2023. Lake Urmia was the largest lake in the Middle East and was one of the largest hypersaline lakes.
Trio of “luxury high-end boutique hotels” Leyja launched by Neom
The latest from Neom, the company that developed the linear city The Line, is Leyja, being touted as a sustainable tourism destination.
This cruise is on autonomous driving mode
Dubai-based robotics startup Micropolis develops autonomous vehicles and is now raising $37 million in an IPO.
Daniel Hillel taught the world how to grow food in the desert
Daniel Hillel proved that plants grown in continuously moist soil, achieved through micro-irrigation, produce higher yields than plants grown under flooding or sprinkler irrigation.
Mia Schem’s tbeha dish saved her life in Gaza
In Libya, tbeha is a staple dish enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations. Mia Schem cooked it to save her life.
How to make the world microplastics free
Inspiring projects to help us reduce and reuse microplastics.
The barrel sauna longevity hack
A recent study from the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, has now shown that sauna together with exercise is a viable preemptive combination for improving cardiovascular health and lowering the risk of CVD. We suggest a barrel sauna.
Solve the migrant crisis in Europe? Help Africa with drought
In 80% of African countries people moved toward rivers and into cities during or following drought, increasing the number of people living in flood-risk areas in recent decades, according to a new study. This resettlement pattern will likely intensify in coming decades as climate change is expected to make droughts more frequent and severe.
Are Christmas tree chemicals toxic to humans?
NIST researchers placed a common type of Christmas tree in a sealed chamber for 17 days to monitor and measure the chemicals it emits. These chemicals called volatile organic compounds (VOCs) give that pine smell and can react with ozone to form byproducts. They found low amounts of these chemicals, which may be a potential concern for people who are sensitive to them.
Beetle private parts shaped like a bottle-opener: time to open a Carlsberg?
Museum scientists find a beetle in the basement that has a penis that looks like a better bottle opener. So they made one.
Is keeping a pet octopus cruel?
Have you thought about keeping an octopus as a pet?
Dubai’s new $4.5 billion solar energy park
The latest phase of construction brought the farm’s total capacity up to 2.8GW, comparable to the capacity of the Golmud Solar Park in China, the largest solar farm by capacity.
6 natural methods for softening hard water
While the installation of a water softener is a direct solution to hard water, you can collect soft water from air conditioners, and there are also natural methods to consider:
Meet Vita Sapien’s founder Guy Lane
Vita is very different from the normal sort of religion we are familiar with as it doesn't hold a position on the existence of God/s or an eternal soul. Instead, it is a nature-based religion devoted to our Living Planet.
Ancient Egyptians kept sacred baboons in dismal conditions
Given that baboons we associated with the ancient Egyptian gods of Thoth and Babi, you would guess that captive baboons in ancient Egypt lived like a pharaoh or at least a prince. Yet a new study of baboon remains mummified 2500 to 2800 years ago at a sacred animal necropolis near Luxor, Egypt published in the journal […]
Keeping the faith at COP28
People of faith can appeal to their communities and spiritual leaders to help heal our planet.
Child bride hangs for murdering her husband
Child bride at 15 hangs for killing her abuser husband.
A Journey into Middle Eastern Bread Traditions
Recipes for breads from Morocco, Yemen, Iraq, The Emirates, Yemen, Israel and Jordan.
Problems with olive trees in pots
The ultimate guide to potting and growing olive trees in a container or pot indoors or out.
The vernacular architecture book
Can architects, and students of architecture do better for planet and people? Yes, the answers are in the bible of vernacular architecture called Habitat: Vernacular Architecture for a Changing World, edited by architect Sandra Piesik with contributions from about 100 architects who specialise in geographic regions and materials.
Sustainable Flooring Options Guide
Sustainable flooring is a critical component of environmentally conscious living. By choosing eco-friendly options, consumers can contribute to a healthier planet. From recycled timber to bamboo and resilient floors, each sustainable flooring type has its advantages and considerations.
Hezbollah targets hospital using cyber attack
Iran and the Hezbollah terror group under the leadership of Mohammad Ali Merhi were identified as the entities behind an attempted cyber attack on an Israeli hospital in November.
America makes new laws for slaughterhouse rules on wastewater
Building better environmental regulation in your country, province, state or city? Look to the EPA guide for starters.
Palm Pavilion features local Emirati traditions
Emirati architect Abdalla Almulla's (MULA) Of Palm pavilion at Dubai Design Week not only resonates with sustainable practices but also draws parallels with vernacular furniture in Egypt, where palm trees have been a traditional resource for crafting functional and aesthetically pleasing pieces.
Opera house modelled after Saudi’s earthen palaces
In a visionary nod to the past, renowned architecture studio Snøhetta has unveiled its design for the Royal Diriyah Opera House, set to grace the historic town of Diriyah on the outskirts of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Informed by the rich tapestry of traditional Najdi architecture.
Canada’s Calgary University chosen as UN water research hub
A prairie university in Canada will be home to a new international water research hub run by the UN
The UN stance on food was a COP-out says Slow Food leaders
Slow Food is a food movement in Europe that find the best Slow Cheese in Europe. Slow Food says COP28 wasn't address agroecology.
Tel Aviv gets an A- for sustainable city
The city of Tel Aviv on the Mediterranean Sea received the advanced grade A- in the ranking of the CDP, the largest international platform for measuring, managing and reporting the environmental data of companies and cities.
babaà is the only sweater you’ll want for all seasons
When you buy a sweater you are going to want it to last years not just a season. You will want it to be warm and sustainably made, so the obvious answer is a sweater from the Spanish company babaa.
‘Forever Is Now’ Art Show Illuminates Giza’s Night Sky in Sustainable Splendor
In Cairo, the third edition of "Forever Is Now" art exhibition unfolded against the backdrop of the Pyramids of Giza.
Visit Sharjah’s ghost village Ad Madam before it’s swallowed by sand
Nestled in the arid landscapes of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, the Ad Madam Ghost Village whispers tales of a bygone era, a haunting reminder of the consequences of unsustainable urban development.
Dubai buys 20% of Zimbabwe for carbon offset projects
The UAE is buying a part of Zimbabwe the size of the UK for controversial carbon offset projects.
RedSea farms grows from Saudi Arabia to Egypt
RedSea, a climate controlled hydroponics greenhouse business that started in Saudi Arabia, has announced that its business is expanding. They have hired Bruno De Oliveira as VP East Africa and Egypt to help grow the business into East Africa and Egypt.
Earth passes the 2 degree threshold 2 times in November
The world hit over a 2 degree warming this past November, twice
Restoring a synagogue sustainably in Kos, Greece
Sanctity in circularity? How Jewish history and sustainablepractice meet in Greece today. Kos Island, Greece. A sustainable synagogue remodel by Israeli-Greek architect Elias Mesinas.
Saudi Arabia announces new natural gas fields in the east
Oil rich Saudi Arabia has announced discovering the lesser evil of fossil fuels, two natural gas fields in what they call the Empty Quarter, by Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia’s gas and oil business, the wealthiest company in the world owned by the Saudi royal family. Saudi Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, announced the discovery yesterday. The […]
Dynamite fishing is at war with the sea
Fisherman in Lebanon make their own dynamite to explode the sea near nature reserves, harvesting tonnes of fish.
Moroccan farms and aquifer saved by water metering
To improve water governance, Sweden, the FAO and the Moroccan government install water meters to stop water theft by Moroccan farmers. result: it works.
Meet the Queen of Captagon
The Syrian president's wife, who has been accused of playing a major role in the crimes of her husband and his regime during Syria's 12-year war, can be seen picking flowers and smiling in photos shared in May by Agence France-Presse. She's now rebranding in China and the United Arab Emirates.
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.
Two Dips from Lebanesse Cuisine: Ful Medames and Musabaha
Make two flavorful, easy dips at one go, with fresh or canned fava beans and chickpeas. We’re fond of eating beans over here at Green Prophet, and supply you recipes like this little-known lupini bean recipe every so often. These dips are easy appetizers for a party or a meal with guests, or as a […]
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.
Ahmad Abu Marhia 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.
How do coral reefs deal with noise and light?
How does noise and light affect coral reefs? An international team explores.
The real sustainable choice: Why reusability trumps recyclability
What about a trade show booth that transforms back to office furniture at the end of the exhibition?
Sustainable Investing 101: Definition, Examples, and Strategies
In a world where investing isn't just about numbers but about leaving a positive imprint on the planet, sustainable investing takes center stage. In this journey beyond the balance sheets, we'll discover how aligning your portfolio with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles contributes to a prosperous and conscientious future.
From Rooftops to Savings: The Solar Panel Journey in Kent, Essex, and London
Kent, known as the "Garden of England," offers ideal rural landscapes for solar installations, aligning with its commitment to natural beauty and clean energy. Essex, with its mix of countryside and urban centres, is embracing solar energy for environmental and economic benefits. Residential and large-scale solar farms are becoming increasingly common here.
How impact companies can find grants and financing
For some big dreams to thrive, like tech companies with real products, you will need to rely on financial backing and exposure. This is where strategic funding, grants, and online promotion in areas like SEO come into play. Good ideas aren’t enough.