Zoroastrianism from Iran is the world’s first eco-religion
When Zarathustra started preaching around 1200 BCE in ancient Persia, which is known today as Iran, he wasn't just founding a religion—he…
How you create green steel on a blockchain
The thing about raw materials is that once they are melted down, you can't prove the source of the material. Same is true with gold,…
Israeli investors secure $120 million USD loan to build wind power in Romania
BIG MEGA Renewable Energy, a joint venture between publicly listed Israeli real-estate companies BIG Shopping Centers Ltd. and MEGA OR…
China is one step closer to making artificial sun
Nuclear fusion is often described as the holy grail of clean energy: a process that could one day provide abundant power without carbon…
Runners Can Break Guinness World Records at the Dubai Marathon in 2026
Runners at the Dubai Marathon will have a rare chance to enter the Guinness World Records archive this year, as the global record-keeping…
In the dark returns to London in 2026 with immersive sound experience in total darkness
After a sold-out London debut in 2024, the acclaimed immersive audio experience "in the dark" returns to the capital in January 2026, with…
An Army of Healers Wins the 2025 IIE Goldberg Prize for Peace in the Middle East
In a region more accustomed to headlines of loss than of listening, the Institute of International Education (IIE) has chosen to honor…
What is the Jewish Climate Trust?
Jewish Climate Trust has quickly attracted the attention and support of some of the most influential voices in Jewish philanthropy, drawing…
The US leaves 66 United Nations organizations to “put America first”
The world needs a reset and to restart well intentioned cooperation projects from start. Because right now the UN and EU projects look like…
Lion’s Mane Mushroom Recipe
Eyeing the mushrooms for sale in the local supermarket, I was intrigued to see shaggy, pearl-white Lion’s Mane mushrooms (H. erinaceus ).…
What Renewable Energy Means for Long-Term Environmental Planning
In the context of American energy policy (setting the stage for the world as oil prices are in USD), the relevance of renewable energy…
Carrot Waste Could Be Your Next Oyster Substrate –– Mycelium Protein Beats Soy in Taste Tests
Researchers investigated whether carrot side streams, generated during the production of natural food colorants, could support edible fungi…
Vivobarefoot reports on its unfinished business, and failures
Vivobarefoot, the shoe company taking on Nike and Adidas by turning technology inward — into the people who wear their shoes rather than…
EU Ports Still Power Russia’s Arctic Gas Exports Despite Phase-Out Pledge
The findings suggest that rather than declining, Europe’s reliance on Yamal LNG intensified in 2025. Yamal cargoes accounted for 14.3% of…
Thank you, LinkedIn — and what your Jobs on the Rise report means for sustainable careers
While “green jobs” aren’t always labeled as such, many of the fastest-growing roles are directly enabling the energy transition,…
Our DNA Ages With Us — And Some Genomes Age Faster Than Others
Life hacking is a modern catch-all for a growing movement that treats the human body and mind as systems that can be measured, tested, and…
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.
Female Genital Mutilation still happens — quietly, at home, and across borders in Canada
A service provider explains that women may choose midwives from within their community to keep their status private. Another line cuts to…
Let the lüften in — and be healthier for it
Physically, lüften is a tried and true remedy for improving respiratory function, energy levels, and mood. We refresh our spaces with…
Is It Safe to Be Around Artificial Snow?
The bacterium used in Snomax is non-viable (it is killed first) and it cannot grow at human body temperature. Regulatory reviews in Europe…
Why this French ski village is being stalked by a nerve disease
Researchers found that this French ski village was known for eating this one thing
The Line’s 15 minute city failure and the limits of green futurism
The failure of The Line is not a failure of imagination. It is a failure of restraint by western architects and planners who go along with…
Mandi, Fragrant Yemenite Chicken With Golden Rice
This is a luxurious recipe that requires a taste for exotic flavors, and willingness to see it through its stages. It’s based on the dark…
Turkey named as climate change COP31 home in 2026
Murat Kurum as President-Designate of COP31
Dubai developer uproots ancient Italian olive trees, $270,000 USD each for “eco” project
Flying centuries-old trees across continents via specialized cargo burns enormous fossil fuels. Replanting them in a desert climate—no…
Brigitte Bardot dies but her legacy of animal rights lives on
Iconic French actress dies but leaves behind a legacy of caring for animals.
10 Proven Israeli Technologies to Help Somaliland Build Food, Water, and Energy Security
Israel’s water and agricultural technologies didn’t emerge from ideal conditions. They were developed under pressure: low rainfall,…
Dragon fruit health benefits
Dragon fruit is also known by several other names depending on where you encounter it. In much of the U.S. and Latin America it’s…
Ethiopians are Looking to Somaliland for Red Sea Access as Global Powers Move In
Somaliland, for its part, has operated as a de facto independent state since 1991. It has its own government, elections, currency, and…
Alphabet buys Intersect Power for $4.5 Billion USD to sustainably power its AI infrastructure
That shift helps explain why Alphabet, Google’s parent company, has agreed to acquire American renewable energy company Intersect Power…
Ancient air trapped in Canadian salt bubbles foretells climate future
Opening these samples is like cracking open air that existed long before dinosaurs, before forests, before animals of any kind. As lead…
Sink holes from over-watering farmers’ fields
Sinkholes are rapidly appearing in Turkey’s central Anatolian farming region, particularly around Konya and Karapınar. These giant…
Luxury tower in Jerusalem ruins its sacred heritage and eco-architects are worried
Critics of a new set of luxury towers including Israeli-Greek architect Elias Mesinas, warn that the scale of the towers, loss of public…
Dark chocolate benefits means slowing aging: make Italian hot chocolate with this recipe
Eating dark chocolate can keep you looking young. Make your own healthy hot chocolate mix
Oil pollution in Basrah’s soil is 1,200% higher than it should be
Soil pollution levels in parts of Basra are 1,200% to 3,300% higher than those typically measured in cities like Toronto or New York,…
Explore Balat in Istanbul for a perfect day of coffee, cats, and second-hand clothing shops
Balat is not a neighborhood you would visit in the standard tour to Istanbul. If you want a real taste of Istanbul and the people who live…
Simple Qatayef recipe makes fabulous nut-filled pancakes
Qatayef - also spelled katayif or qatya’if - is traditionally eaten at Ramadan (get our Ramadan vegetarian ideas here), but it’s a…
Slow food market Souk el Tayeb in Lebanon celebrates food and Eid El Barbara
What makes Souk El Tayeb in Lebanon remarkable is not only its insistence on local, seasonal produce, but its belief that dignity and…
UNESCO forest being developed in Iran
Environmental activists in Iran often face significant personal risk when speaking out about illegal land grabs, deforestation, or the…
Mud bricks are not just for Minecraft – they can solve real-world refugee housing
Unconfirmed photos are circulating on the internet that a Gazan family has started to rebuild their home using mud bricks. And just a few…
Peace hospital opens between Jordan and Israel
The proposed medical centre, described by Emek HaMaayanot Regional Council head Itamar Matiash as “a centre for cancer treatment, so that…
Binishell homes and the inflatable concrete house trend is suddenly everywhere
If you’ve seen “binishell homes” popping up across architecture feeds this year, you’re not imagining it. The iconic inflatable…
Stella McCartney shoes, bags, perfume coming back sustainably to H&M
All of us may have more chances to dance in sustainable style as Stella McCartney, the sustainable fashion icon and daughter of Paul…
Emergency housing and refugee shelters made from mud
Rather than treating displacement as a temporary emergency, this project is reframed as a human condition requiring stability, community,…
Heat pumps and why you should get one to save the planet
Heat pumps don’t create heat — they move it. In winter they pull warmth from the air or ground and bring it indoors, and in summer they…
What can you do with orange peels in the kitchen
Winter is citrus season, and the markets are full of golden oranges. Don’t even try to resist them. What could be more heavenly than the…
The benefits of a real Christmas tree
Every year, Americans purchase 25–30 million Real Christmas Trees (according to the National Christmas Tree Association), directly…
Rent a living Christmas tree in California
You can go to a site or go online, order the tree and pick it up or if if possible have it delivered. A live tree doesn't shed needles…
Neuralink implant shows man feeding himself
According to Elon Musk, the "next step" and long-term goal for human–AI symbiosis is to achieve a species-level merger of human brains…
The Pope visits Lebanon and the site of the deadly Beirut blast
“Lebanon, stand up,” he added. “Be a home of justice and fraternity! Be a prophetic sign of peace for the whole of the Levant!”
Gulf’s logistics industry needs to do heavy lifting for the environment
The Gulf is undergoing an extraordinary phase of transformation, propelled by ambitious national visions aimed at economic diversification,…
Solar power brings life to Kurdish village decades after chemical attack
Survivors and their descendants welcomed the new panels as a tangible sign that their suffering has not been forgotten. “We lost entire…
Egypt building nuclear power
Egypt is building a nuclear energy plant, expected to go online in 2026 when countries like Germany have shut down all its domestic nuclear…
600 experts fly to Paris to solve climate change for the IPCC
The IPCC provides the world’s policymakers with comprehensive summaries that synthesise and contextualise what is known about the drivers…
Charbone produces first hydrogen at Quebec’s local “model” UHP plant
The Sorel-Tracy site is the first decentralized clean UHP hydrogen production facility in Quebec and is positioned as a model for North…
Wind-powered cargo ship Neoliner sails into Baltimore
At a time when global shipping is under scrutiny after multiple cargo ship explosions and fires linked to fuel loads, lithium batteries,…
More investments of 1.2 GW in Benban solar, Egypt
Egypt’s Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy, the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company, and a consortium comprising Infinity…
Benban solar in Egypt and the companies that make the energy shine
Benban isn’t a single solar plant at all, but a collection of 41 facilities, each developed by different companies but connected through…
OECD: Renewable Energy Expansion Must Avoid New Ecological Trade-Offs
Overall, links between climate change and biodiversity are relatively well covered in national strategies, but the relationships involving…
Cat stressed? This Japanese app uses AI to speak to your furry friend
Cats are not like dogs in so many ways. Your dog will nudge you when he's sick. He will mope and make his behavior clear that he's not…
How to repurpose oil railway tracks using a German Monocab
The German innovators are hoping to put them to use by creating monorail cabs that can traverse the lines already laid down. This is…
Dead shark on beach injured by fishing nets
A dead shark that washed ashore this week at Beit Yanai beach in Israel has renewed concerns about the health of Israel’s marine…
Microplastics Are Becoming Superbug Highways — New Study Warns Beachgoers to Wear Gloves
Prof. Pennie Lindeque added that microplastics “act as carriers for antimicrobial-resistant bacteria, enhancing their survival and…
Musk’s Saudi Mega-Data Center Signals a Desert Arms Race for AI
For now, Musk’s partnership signals a deepening alignment between Silicon Valley and Riyadh — and a new chapter in the Middle East’s…
Travel Morocco with teens at the Kasbah du Toubkal’s magical mountain retreat
Walking well-trodden mountain pathways, eating fresh local food, and learning about the transformative work embedded in the Kasbah’s…
Natural Relief For Menopausal Hot Flashes
Sometimes you can’t control the circumstances. Something triggers anger, grief, or stress. There you go, a hot flash. You may be in a…
Sex selection kits for embryos available in the US and Canada
We used to be shocked to hear about gender selection in India (female feticide), while the same practice is now available globally through…
Iran’s rarest forest is on fire
It's full of rare and endemic species, and it's a UNESCO heritage site. Iran's natural treasure, a 1000-kilometer forest, the Hyrcanian…
If you live in these US states you are more likely to get epilepsy
People who live in these US states are more prone to seizures.
Who gave the first kiss?
When you experience your first kiss you might feel like you are the first in the world to feel that way. Kissing, scientists say, occurs in…
Neuralink rival gets FDA approval for brain implant device
The Connect-One Study will initially enroll two participants—with impaired speech and limited extremity movement (upper and lower) due to…
Urban miner Sortera raises $45 million USD to pull aluminum from the scrap pile
Sortera Technologies, founded in 2020 by Nalin Kumar and Manuel Garcia, is emerging as a major U.S. circular-industry player. Led by CEO…
How the Mediterranean’s most hopeful UN green organizations fail at peace-building
Arab normalization resistance — unchallenged by EU and UN bodies — ensures they remain politically sanitized and technically…
Shooting Northern lights? Here are the best camera settings
Your friends are posting their best Northern Lights pics on Facebook and Instagram, and you want to try it too. How can you get the best…
American students build “bread-loaf sized” satellite they will send to space
Talk about an amazing science fair opportunity! A multidisciplinary team of undergraduate students led by the University of New Hampshire…
Rare whale species spotted for the first time
Beaked whales are among the least understood mammals on Earth. There are 24 known species, most of them rarely seen because they dive…
COP30 Is Designed to Confuse—So the Real Climate Blockers Stay Hidden
The United States is here as the biggest donor to the World Bank, which is now the interim trustee and host of both the TFFF as well as the…
UNESCO’s virtual museum of stolen cultural objects
Inside the virtual galleries, visitors will find everything from looted manuscripts to sacred sculptures to objects trafficked across…
Chicken and beef plumping. Are You Paying For Meat, Or For Water?
Even meat labeled organic may contain injected saline, because FSIS lists salt and water as organic. The FSIS allows selling injected meat…
Stoned and driving? High THC levels might not mean you are impaired
Based on the results from the driving simulation, participants with elevated baseline concentrations of THC did no worse on a driving…
American college trains medical students on how to treat with cannabis
Students also gain hands-on experience in caring for patients using cannabis, as well as any other medications and illicit substances,…
What a martian ice age left behind tells us about our future
We have heard that peak climate change might be in sight. Does Mars have more clues about our future? Travelling from Mars’s equator…
Global Emissions Keep Rising, But Scientists Say Peak is in Sight
At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, scientists delivered another stark update: global fossil-fuel emissions are set to rise yet again this year.…
Can a jungle jam? Brazil percussionist finds out
Scientists and sound artists have also translated plant electrical signals into audible frequencies, creating “plant music” that…
How flat windows work on round and dome-shaped rooms
Round homes ask us to rethink building conventions. Their curves offer comfort, efficiency, and surprising strength—but they require…
Take me home, Roman roads
Two thousand years ago, all roads led to Rome. Now, thanks to modern data science, they finally do again — this time in high resolution.…
Sustainable Architect Ronak Roshan on the Politics Behind the Houston Ismaili Center
Roshan’s reflection situates the Houston Ismaili Center within a broader discussion about architecture as diplomacy — where aesthetics,…
Qatar builds its own oversight mechanism to monitor itself on climate — what could go wrong?
Qatar, the world’s richest LNG exporter, is building its own climate “oversight” system — one that reports to itself. Through its…
Qatar’s climate hypocrisy rides the London Underground
Qatar remains a master of doublethink—burning gas by the megaton while selling “sustainability” to a world desperate for clean air.…
Israel’s first cloned milk hits cafés as Remilk and Gad Dairies launch “The New Milk”
I once lived on a kibbutz in Israel for a year. The saddest sound I ever heard was a newborn calf crying for its mother. That’s the…
Canada gives green light to Remilk’s cloned milk
For now, the symbolic impact is huge. “Reinventing dairy by removing cows from the equation” was once a science-fiction idea. With…
Kabbalah sages once lived on carob and now the superfruit returns as a modern prebiotic
From Rabbi Shimon’s cave to a global marketplace hungry for sustainable nutrition, carob’s revival reminds us that sometimes the future…
Iran’s holiest city about to run dry as terror chosen over water management
Iran’s second-largest city, Mashhad, is facing an acute water emergency after dam reservoirs feeding the city fell below three percent…
Ski Japan and skip the cherry blossoms
apan’s winters reveal a quieter magic far from the cherry blossoms — a landscape of deep snow, mountain silence, and steaming hot…
Lebanon ski resorts and when to escape climate change
Lebanon’s mountain resorts — from Mzaar Ski Resort Faraya to the Cedars of God in Bsharri — offer rare snow in the Middle East, where…
Houston eco mosque opens amid Texas faith and climate tensions
On November 6, 2025, Houston welcomed its newest civic landmark: the Ismaili Center, Houston, a luminous Shia Muslim complex overlooking…
Canaan’s sacred wine and folk worship in the fields
Around the press, the team uncovered dwellings and courtyards that hint at an early village economy. The winemaking enterprise was likely…
Pea pod wine recipes are making a comeback with allotment gardeners
Yes, pea pod wine is a real thing, an old-fashioned, home-brewed country wine made from the leftover pods after shelling fresh peas. It is…
Inflatable concrete homes: a California and Ontario case study
Across Ontario and California, builders are rethinking concrete housing through inflatable-shell design—an approach that replaces wooden…
Inflatable Concrete Houses: What Are They & How Much Do They Cost?
Some small Binishell prototypes have been built for around US $3,500 using sprayed concrete over an inflatable form. Automatic Construction…
Sea Moss: The New Superfood, Or Just A Trend?
Sea moss became the new super-food when Kim Kardashian started talking about blending it into her smoothies. Fans following the trend claim…
Mini medical machines destroy pancreas cancer cells in new study
The idea of using MENPs to wirelessly control local electric fields was first proposed by Khizroev and Liang in 2011. Over the past decade,…
Toxic sea otters and the pollution they collect at sea
When otters become sick or die, entire marine ecosystems begin to unravel. Their contamination is not a side note. It is a warning.
Ecomondo vs. COP: Where the Climate Transition Actually Happens
In Rimini, the performance drops away. Nobody wins Ecomondo with a pledge or a photo op. You win if your system works, if your process…
Oil is building our green future, and ACWA is showing the world how with $10 billion in investments
Saudi Arabia is selling the sickness and the cure.
Dubai bank sends staff to co-working spaces
Emirates NBD has partnered with Dubai-founded workspace platform Letswork—co-created in 2019 by Omar Al Mheiri and Hamza Khan—to give…
A Torus flywheel in the desert and a $200 Million Utah deal to reshape the grid
Utilities from New York to Ontario use flywheel farms to stabilize the grid when wind and solar fluctuate. In space, satellites use…
Nature as Capital at COP30 and how blended finance and debt-for-nature swaps work
Belém in Brazil may be remembered as the summit where nature moved from a side-event to system change. If you are there at the event, Look…
EU Funds for Academic Bias? Why the “Aula Mediterrània” Lecture Series Undermines Democracy and Dialogue
When European taxpayers fund programs through institutions like IEMed, they do so under the promise of promoting mutual understanding and…
Feta and Brie Cooked in Grapevine Leaves
For an easy, luscious appetizer, wrap a semi-firm white cheese like Brie or feta in grapevine leaves and bake or grill it. It’s a…
Black cats banned from this Spanish town – until after Halloween
Terrassa is home to more than 9,800 cats, according to municipal data — a population that lives quietly among its 220,000 residents. The…
Waste Reform from the Ground Up: How Trash Balers Are Helping Cities Rethink Sustainability
If you’ve ever watched a recycling truck weaving through city streets, you’ve seen the problem firsthand. Most of what we call…
Green finance in Saudi Arabia, can “Davos in the Desert” change the planet?
As world leaders and billionaires descend on Riyadh for this year’s Future Investment Initiative — better known as “Davos in the…
The little known nuclear testing sites used by France in Algeria’s Sahara Desert
More than sixty years after France’s nuclear tests in the Algerian Sahara, radiation still lingers in the sand. At Reggane and In Ekker,…
Lizard tail stew, dhub mansaf, is a favored folk dish in Saudi Arabia
By exploring forgotten folk dishes like lizard stew, Green Prophet continues to connect the dots between culture, ecology, and the future…
Who Narrates the Narrative at TEDx? Greenwashing in Iranian Architecture’s Spotlight
The TEDxOmid Architecture event in Tehran promised sustainability and social justice but revealed deep contradictions between its rhetoric…
Biodiversity Blueprint Set for 2026
If we seize this moment, the 2026 review can catalyse a new wave of finance (see Green Finance mechanisms in the UAE), innovation and…
The UAE and sovereign wealth funds for green tech 2025 – get the report
The UAE is positioning itself as the Middle East’s green finance hub — mobilizing billions in sustainable bonds, ESG funds, and…
UAE Green Finance Report 2025
Masdar is the the UAE’s flagship renewable energy company. Compare it to Neom in Saudi Arabia. Masdar has become one of the world’s…
New study points to possible long-term damage on the keto diet
The good news: when the mice stopped the ketogenic diet, their metabolism began to recover. But the overall message remains cautionary.…
Why fewer lung transplants go to women
Women often have a smaller body size, which limits the number of donor lungs that are physically compatible. They are also more likely to…
💩 Who Has the Healthiest Donor Poo? Maybe You Do.
If you’re young, active, eat whole foods, and haven’t taken antibiotics recently, chances are your gut community is robust — and…
How AI Can Help Eco-Materials Grow Up
moss is an experimental AI writer grown from the neural compost of Karin Kloosterman’s mind — a synthesis of her memories, research,…
FireDome’s AI eyes the flames and catapults eco-flame retardants to save forests, homes and factories
FireDome’s platform defines what it calls Wildfire Resilience-as-a-Service (RaaS) — a new model that merges detection, decision-making,…
Polluters like L’Oreal may need to pay for polluting EU waterways
A new EU directive is forcing pharmaceutical and cosmetics companies to pay for removing drug residues from wastewater after a major study…
The first bread was baked in Jordan’s Black Desert
The Natufian hearths from Jordan’s Black Desert invite a reframing of food history. Bread and beer were not simply by-products of…
What has more protein – spirulina or a steak?
While both spirulina and beef provide “complete” protein (i.e., containing all essential amino acids), the absorption and usability…
Eating History With The Bronze Age Bread You Can Bake in Your Kitchen Today
The discovery in Turkey offers a rare physical example of bread from ~3300 BCE, giving insights into ancient diet, agriculture and ritual…
Recipe: Mushrooms Cooked in Grapevine Leaves
Grapevine leaves are usually thought of as wraps or savory little parcels stuffed with rice and/or meat. But as our previous post on fish…
Recipe: Fish Grilled in Grapevine Leaves With Chilli Dipping Sauce
If you’ve only ever eaten grapevine leaves as dolmades, you’ll be surprised to learn that those tangy grape leaves add luxurious flavor…
Quilts, Soil, and the New Folk Memory Movement
Experimental biofabricators are now printing patterns on fabric using mushroom-based inks, and even making mushroom paper and…
Ocean Action Forum 2025: Can Saudi Arabia Redefine the Future of Marine Stewardship?
Saudi Arabia, a nation better known for its oil wealth, is rapidly reinventing itself as a marine sustainability player. Positioned between…
We’ve reached the coral tipping point
“Preventing tipping points requires ‘frontloaded’ mitigation pathways that minimise peak global temperature, the duration of the…
World Breaks Renewable Records — But Still Not Fast Enough to Meet 2030 Goal, IRENA Warns
In MENA and Mediterranean markets we cover, solar fields now sit ready but under-connected, as grid modernisation lags behind flashy…
Review: Michelberger – A Home Base for the Last Cool City on Earth
Berlin still feels like the last real city where you can just walk out the door and live without a schedule. Staying at Michelberger gave…
The smell of you, starts at the Voo temple in Berlin
The scent of a hidden backroom where someone rolls a cigarette with ritual precision. Tobacco leaf, tea smoke, and the holy pause between…
Regenerative circling faming with man, AI, robots and solar power
In the next wave of regenerative agriculture, the farm is no longer a grid of efficiency but a living circle—with the human spirit at its…
My parents were killed on October 7. I am not giving up on peace for the Middle East
That same spirit still drives me today. As many of you know, my beloved parents, Yaccovi and Bilha, were killed in the Hamas attack on…
Images of Assomption Island development show extensive beach development
Researchers who have studied the island for decades describe it as a key ecological buffer for Aldabra, helping to protect the atoll from…
Seychelles activists sue government for Qatari development on turtle nesting sites
The luxury resort now under legal challenge on Assomption Island is being developed by Assets Group, a Qatar-based real estate company that…
Has climate change created the first grue jay?
The bird was caught using a mist net, briefly examined, and released after a small blood sample was taken for genetic testing. Analysis by…
Italy’s energy company Eni adds Italian flair for design in industrial fusion reactor
“We have the chance to explore new forms of storytelling about energy,” adds Italo Rota, co-designer of the installation. “We believe…
Armenia’s captive brown bears and how we can stop the illegal practice
From roadside cages in Armenia to wild encounters in Siberia, brown bears reveal both human cruelty and awe. To truly respect them is to…
World Green Economy Summit 2025: Sandeep Chandna’s Mission to Make Sustainability Core to Business Strategy
At the World Green Economy Summit 2025, Tech Mahindra’s CSO Sandeep Chandna makes it clear: sustainability is no longer a side project…
Blackdot’s painless AI-based tattoos will make inked skin less taboo?
Blackdot’s AI-powered tattoo machine promises precision and less pain, but sparks debate over health risks, artistry, and spirituality.…
Medical cannabis Syqe lays off 30% of its workforce
This backing gave Syqe financial muscle and strategic reach—but also raises reputational and strategic risks, given tobacco’s fraught…
Startup FreezeM turns food waste into insect protein for fish and chicken
The core technology (PauseM®) is based on inducing a “paused” or “suspended animation” state in Black Soldier Fly (BSF) neonates…
Sarah Jessica Parker and Jane Goodall Back Cruelty-free Lab Diamonds
Sarah Jessica Parker has expanded her creative footprint, stepping into the world of fine jewelry as a partner and spokeswoman for Astrea…
Eni Bets Big on Fusion and $1 Billion Deal with Commonwealth Fusion Systems to Power a Carbon-Free Future
The PPA further validates that CFS is on the most promising path to deliver commercial fusion power in the coming years. The company has…
Saudi Arabia’s grand mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah al-Sheikh dies at 84
As Saudi Arabia accelerates its transformation, the passing of its top cleric who memorized the Qu'ran at age 10 underscores the changing…
Egyptian locust appears at English beach town signaling climate change
So why should a single locust in Cornwall matter? Because it might be a harbinger of climate change and shifting weather patterns. Warmer,…
This furniture isn’t built, it grows from mushrooms
In Mumbai, architects Bhakti Loonawat and Suyash Sawant are reimagining what furniture can be. Through their studio Anomalia, they grow…
Inca Hernández Brings Liwa Farm Village to Life in Abu Dhabi, Rooted in Desert Heritage
Greenhouses, aquaculture systems, and crops of lemongrass and lavender tie the project to contemporary concerns: food security, ecological…
Dubai overfishing: 13 years after Tafline’s warning
In 2012, Green Prophet sounded the alarm about depleted Gulf fish stocks and weak enforcement in Dubai. Revisit Tafline Laylin’s original…
How to make mushroom paper
Learn how to make sustainable paper from mushrooms using tough, fibrous fungi like artist’s conk, turkey tail, and birch polypore. This…
Egypt overhauls its irrigation system in anticipation of losing the Nile
Egypt’s irrigation system has roots in millennia-old techniques, from Aswan Dam regulation to historic canal networks. The current…
Saudi Arabia’s $650M bet on desalination
No Saudi water story is complete without NEOM, the high-profile giga-project selling a future of “100% renewable desalination,”…
Water conflicts in the Middle East region to watch in 2025
Rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, and more frequent droughts amplify existing disputes. Water scarcity can fuel unrest, as seen…
Extreme marathon running may carry colon cancer risk
Until more research is done on non-runners, researchers propose a plausible—but unproven—mechanism: during prolonged intense exercise,…
Who’s monitoring the UAE’s cloud seeding programs?
Cloud seeding, like artificial reef construction or large-scale afforestation projects, often enjoys positive framing in official…
The Flash Flood Wave Redefining Policy in the MENA Region
If you’ve ever imagined the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region as forever sun-drenched and dry, recent flash floods may challenge…
The 2025 Aga Khan Architecture Winners: Building Resilience and Community
The 2025 Aga Khan Award for Architecture honors seven projects from Bangladesh to Iran that blend sustainability, cultural heritage, and…
1,600-Year-Old Samaritan Farm Estate Found in Kafr Qasim Shows How Ancient Communities Lived Sustainably
Archaeologists in Kafr Qasim have uncovered a 1,600-year-old Samaritan agricultural estate with colorful mosaics, an olive oil press, and a…
Replacing gas with Copper’s battery-equipped $6000 induction stove
Berkeley-based startup Copper has raised $28M to scale its battery-equipped induction stoves, offering a practical, plug-in alternative to…
Pilsok turns airbags into bags
Pilsok creates sustainable, eco-friendly bags from upcycled airbags, turning automotive waste into stylish, functional accessories. Their…
Would you eat a 100 year-old perpetual stew?
A perpetual stew or century-old master stock can be safely maintained for years with daily boiling, clean handling, and fresh additions.…
Afghanistan’s earthquake and mud-brick homes. Can they rebuild safer and more sustainably?
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake in eastern Afghanistan killed over 800 people as mud-brick homes collapsed in rain-soaked landslides. Here’s…
Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail with Greta Thunberg
The Global Sumud Flotilla, featuring Greta Thunberg and activists from over 40 countries, has set sail from Barcelona to challenge…
Australia Bans Iconic Fish-Shaped Soy Sauce Packs to Tackle Plastic Pollution
In a world-first environmental move, South Australia has enacted a ban on the beloved fish-shaped soy sauce dispensers—known as…
Earthships: the off-grid homes built to weather any future
Earthships are off-grid, self-sustaining homes designed by Michael Reynolds to provide shelter, water, power, waste treatment, food, and…
The Two Types of Beer Lovers and What It Means for Sustainable Craft Brewing
At its core, this study rewrites a long-standing assumption: that beer drinkers form a homogeneous crowd. Far from it—your audience may…
EU’s CAP reform continues trend of supporting small farmers in hour of need
Despite mounting political opposition, growing scientific criticism and even the retreat of many former industrial supporters like Nestlé…
CIE Transport Pledges Solar Rollout Across All Buildings – Is It Time Your Business Went Solar Too?
In a bold move toward sustainability, CIÉ, Ireland’s national public transport provider, has pledged to install solar panels on the…
Iran’s water mafia and thirst for war leaves the country on brink of being dry
Iran’s Lake Urmia, once the Middle East’s largest saltwater lake, has shrunk by 90 percent due to mismanagement, dams, and drought. As…
Brew A Cup of Delicious Date Seed Coffee
Here’s a caffeine-free coffee alternative that you can make yourself, from a surprising and inexpensive source: date seeds. Its color is…
Sinkholes and Shrinking Shores: The Race to Rescue the Dead Sea
On August 5th, 2025, environmental experts from Israel, Jordan, and the Palestinian territories descended upon the University of Leeds for…
Puppies used in heart experiments then killed at Canadian hospital
It sounds made up—until you read the documents, see the photos, and talk to the people who were there. A new exposé by the National Post…
Wastewater plants are a hidden climate issue, and we’re measuring it all wrong
Wastewater treatment plants are a hidden source of greenhouse gas emissions, releasing methane, nitrous oxide, and fossil CO₂. A new…
The hidden chatter beneath our feet – how trees, mushrooms, and microbes speak
Mushrooms, microbes, and machine learning? Why does this matter? The underground networks built by fungi and bacteria are essential for…
Europe’s Clean-Tech Pivot: Germany Leads Supply Chain Shift Amid €390B Investment Surge
Germany is cutting its dependence on Chinese wind turbine components by 2035, launching a major strategy to diversify its offshore wind…
Butter, Beef Tallow and Cancer Risk? New Study Finds Animal Fats May Accelerate Tumor Growth in Mice
Swapping out animal fats for plant fats might be a helpful dietary intervention for obese patients undergoing treatment for cancer
Le Labo: Bottling the Soul of Cities, with a Sustainable Touch
Le Labo is redefining luxury fragrance with a sustainable twist—using natural ingredients, refillable packaging, and a slow, artisanal…
Chinese submersible goes into the deepest ocean trench on earth
In the black depths of the northwest Pacific Ocean, between 6,000 and 9,500 metres beneath the surface, scientists have discovered what is…
The Satellite That Sees Earth Breathe: How NISAR Could Transform Sustainability From Space
Critically, NISAR’s data will be publicly available. That means not only scientists and governments, but also nonprofits, local planners,…
Mineral Sunscreens and the Planet: Sun Protection That Respects the Environment
Mineral sunscreens are one of nature’s most thoughtful solutions. Unlike many chemical options, mineral filters are not absorbed into the…
Put Summer In A Bottle: Brew Raspberry Cordial
Raspberries are in full flush now, so take advantage of that abundance to brew raspberry cordial. You can call it a home-brew because the…
How Israel’s Strikes Avert Iran’s Environmental Threat
The strikes on Iran have sparked fierce debate, but from Israel’s perspective, the choice was easy: either accept the risks of a nuclear…
Emirates Turns Retired Aircraft into Luxury Bags
Emirates, the UAE airline, is giving aviation waste a second life—and a stylish one at that. Following the rapid sellout of its 2023…
Octopus falls for the rubber arm trick – time to take them off the menu?
From a sustainability standpoint, this study feeds into a growing conversation around how we value marine life and intelligence in…
Optimists wear the same rose-colored glasses
The findings open new avenues for exploring how shared perception and outlook may influence mental resilience—and offer insights into the…
The $19 Strawberry Is a Symbol of Grocery Sticker Shock and Economic Anxiety
The $19 strawberry from Japan for sale in LA shows us the problems with our global food chain.
EPA May Repeal Key Climate Health Ruling — But Scientists Warn of Dire Consequences
The endangerment finding has been the scientific and legal backbone of US climate policy for more than a decade. Without it, the EPA loses…
Thirst pics of jaguars caught on camera
Camera traps have captured thirsty jaguars, pumas, snakes, and rare margays stopping in for a drink. Scientists say this glimpse into…
Can Herpes Kill Cancer? A Modified Virus Offers New Hope for Skin Cancer Patients
So, can herpes kill cancer? Not the kind you catch on a bad date. But a lab-modified version of the virus might just save lives, turning a…
The Journey of Georgia’s Ancient Wheat to the Svalbard Seed Vault
Located in northernmost Norway, about 2 000 kilometres north of the country’s capital, Oslo, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault maintains a…
Afghan Taxis Get Ancient Persian A/C Hack—And It Works Better Than Yours
The Afghan windcatcher car cooler isn’t just clever. It’s low-cost climate adaptation. With rising global temperatures and millions of…
Grandfather’s chemical exposure influences grand-daughter’s sexual health
“While we found that both the mother’s and father’s exposures were linked to when their daughters and granddaughters began puberty,…
Eat more steak if you are taking anti-fat drugs
Losing weight is a struggle and a reason to stay alive. Being obese comes with all sorts of health consequences and if you can’t…
Rewilding the Suburb: Lagoon Valley’s Profound Plan for Conservation Community in California–– An Interview with Developer Curt Johansen
Lagoon Valley developers have set aside a remarkable 85% of its total land for open space, trails, and protected habitats—a rare move in…
7 Powerful Reasons I Tried Flirt.com—Why This Dating Site Isn’t a Scam
Getting Started with Flirt.com: Why Signing Up Felt Right Creating my flirt.com profile was incredibly intuitive, even for someone…
Space travel sunscreen found in new fungus experiment
Moving to Mars? He’s a new fungus-based sunscreen to protect you from gamma radiation Planning on traveling aboard SpaceX on a trip…
Half of all medical cannabis doses labeled incorrectly
Products were considered “accurately labeled” if they contained within 15% of the THC amount shown on the label—the same threshold…
Stella McCartney’s Cinnamon-Scented Compostable Sneakers Could Be the Future of Fashion
At Green Prophet, we’ve long tracked the rise of engineered living materials (ELMs), algae-based dyes, and circular fashion startups.…
Living Plastics That Clean Water and Heal Themselves—Powered by Sunlight
"By integrating photosynthetic organisms into materials science, we can harness the sun’s renewable energy to create valuable materials,"…
Want to speak “dolphin”?
While Is Anyone Listening? may not satisfy those looking for hard statistics, it’s a compelling read for anyone interested in the…
How Termites and Ants Built the Tropics’ Best Soil
This is like discovering that the pyramids weren’t built by natural erosion, but by ancient engineers
Why Is the Martian Night Sky So Bright? New NASA Video Sheds Light on the Red Planet’s Glow
Another factor is sunlight scattering at high altitudes. Even though the Sun sets on Mars just as it does on Earth, light continues to…
You Won’t Believe Which Country Is Fueling Shark Product Trade in the Pacific
The shark products, often carried in personal luggage or by post, were likely intended for personal consumption, resale, or as trophies.…
Scientists Crack the Code for Low-Cost, Low-Carbon Plastic Recycling
While enzymatic recycling offers hope for managing existing plastic waste, scientists and environmental advocates agree it must be paired…
Toxins in tiny bodies: American children are carrying invisible chemical burden
Chemical exposures were highest among younger toddlers and racial/ethnic minorities, reflecting systemic environmental injustice. While…
A blood test to diagnose leukemia
What if a blood test could reveal the pace of our aging – and the diseases that may lie ahead?
Jeff Bezos’ climate change satellite goes dark, becomes space junk
MethaneSAT’s development marked a shift in how environmental data is collected and shared. Unlike many state-run satellites whose data is…
Make Verdurette, Natural Vegetable Bouillon
It’s easy to make this natural broth base yourself. Most or all of the ingredients are probably already lurking in your fridge and…
Head-to-toe sustainable beach style
Add a sunhat—preferably made from raffia, wheat straw, or seagrass—and a pair of upcycled shades, and you’re golden! Just like the…
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…
Iran is sinking in sinkholes from overwatering
What’s that sinking feeling? In Iran, the very ground under your feet may drop away. The issue here isn’t war. The issue is land…
Ecomondo 2025: Italy’s Green Expo Powers Global Circular Innovation
Each November, a quiet city on Italy’s Adriatic coast becomes the epicenter of the world’s circular economy conversation. What began in…
Colossal’s Veterinary Breakthrough: Pioneering Medical Care for De-Extinct Species
When the world's first de-extinct animals were born, they presented veterinary professionals with an unprecedented challenge: how do you…
Gut Healing Breakthrough: New Therapy Could Bring Lasting Relief to Crohn’s Sufferers
With a growing number of people who suffer from gut issues and gluten intolerance, there is a a promising new therapy from Cedars-Sinai…
Probiotics from fermented foods can help you sleep
Chinese fermented foods have a rich history stretching back thousands of years, forming a core part of traditional diets and medicine.…
AI chatbots are sending you fake health news up to 90% of the time
Trust your doctor, not a chatbot. That’s the stark lesson from a world-first study that demonstrates why we shouldn’t be taking health…
SpaceX and SETI Partner to Protect Alien-Hunting Telescopes—But What About the Rest of the Sky?
SpaceX has taken steps to address concerns, including darker satellite coatings and directional signal shielding. But critics argue that…
Why Your AC Might Be Struggling—And What You Can Do About It
As heat waves push temperatures well into the triple digits across much of the U.S., homeowners are flooding HVAC companies with the same…
A Fox Rescuer’s Final Battle: Remembering Mikayla Raines of Save A Fox
The animal rescue world is mourning the tragic loss of Mikayla Raines, founder and executive director of Save A Fox Rescue, who died…
Glass Bottles May Contain More Microplastics Than Plastic or Cans, New French Study Finds
Even beverages like wine and bottled water—often seen as “cleaner” when packaged in glass—showed measurable microplastic…
Costa Rica in Central America has blood on its wires
In Costa Rica, a country globally celebrated for its lush biodiversity and eco-tourism, a darker reality lurks in the canopy: the quiet,…
Arab agricultural land is on the brink
Across the Arab world, croplands face a perfect storm of stressors. Excessive fertilizers and pesticides erode soil ecology. Poor drainage…
Mars found a way to store carbon. Can we?
Mars, the dusty red planet that once held our wildest dreams of alien life, is revealing its past—and perhaps a glimpse of Earth’s…
Whale watching tours find whales talking to people with strange bubble rings
A new study suggests that humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) might be trying to communicate with humans –- or aliens? ––…
Poo beats pills? Norway backs poop transplant as safer treatment for gut-wrecking infection
Now, with Norwegian researchers giving the royal flush to vancomycin, we may soon be saying goodbye to antibiotics and hello to artisanal,…
Rebuilding a life, one hand at a time: a medical first at Penn Medicine
Indeed, donor compatibility for hands is complex: beyond blood type, doctors must match skin tone, gender, muscle size, and age. "It’s…
Life-Cycle Thinking Under Fire: Industrial Ecology Mission Amid Geopolitical Conflict
the relationship between the natural environment and industrial processes to promote sustainable development. The aim of this idea is to…
Sandor Katz – a conversation about fermentation for the future
At Green Prophet, where we’re constantly exploring the beautiful dance of ecology, culture, and innovation in the Middle East and beyond,…
Is sea acidity a ticking time bomb?
“Ocean acidification isn’t just an environmental crisis —it’s a ticking time‑bomb for marine ecosystems and coastal…
SPNI’s Eco-Therapy Program Offers Vital Support and Resilience in Post-October 7 Israel
Looking forward, “Nature Heals” does not plan to stop its work after the war is over. It plans only to expand and become a mainstay in…
All About Ancient Mesopotamian Beer
The Sumarians’ brewing methods developed over the ages into the beer we know today. Yet making alcohol from bread mashed into liquid has…
Greta Thunberg deported on plane back to Sweden
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has been deported voluntarily from Israel following the interception of the Freedom Flotilla vessel…
Inside the Kaaba: Islam’s Hidden Heart
We've all heard about Mecca, but what does it look like inside the black cube that Muslim pilgrims walk around? We take a peek inside.
How SPNI is Rewilding Cities and Rebuilding Resilience
In the heart of Jerusalem, a city often defined by its layers of stone, history, and conflict, a special, quiet scene unfolds daily: a herd…
Asbestos and Cancer and Why Mesothelioma Is So Hard to Find Early — and Treat
And even when it does, it can look like other conditions—pneumonia, lung infections, or general respiratory issues. That makes early…
Microplastics in Your Food Links Nanoplastics to Liver Damage and Glucose Imbalance
Next time you reach for a plastic-wrapped snack or sip from a disposable cup, remember: the real cost may not show up on the price tag, but…
Long-term coffee drinking food for women’s health
If you’re a woman in your 40s or 50s enjoying your morning brew, this study gives new reason to sip with purpose. But even more…
Make America cool again, says Make Sunsets a startup that’s geo-engineering the climate
Make Sunsets, a geoengineering startup based in South Dakota, continues to attract both controversy and attention as it pushes ahead with…
Ancient “Drink-Off” Between Dionysus and Hercules Found on 1,700-Year-Old Roman Coffin
“This discovery adds a rich new layer to our understanding of Roman funerary culture in the eastern Mediterranean,” noted Dr. Helen…
Make mersu, the oldest known dessert in history
Mersu is energy-dense and sweet—think of it as a Bronze Age power snack.
Was Greta Thunberg “kidnapped” by the IDF?
"Greta Thunberg is currently on her way to Israel, safe and in good spirits," says Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in early hours of…
Lesser Known Ways To Economize On Groceries
Look in on ethnic stores. If you’re lucky enough to shop where an local ethnic population goes, you might find better prices on grains,…
How EcoPeace Uses Environmental Education to Bridge Borders in the Jordan Valley
In a region long marked by political divides, armed conflict, and environmental degradation, EcoPeace Middle East is quietly advancing the…
Meet Hyphyn, the First Biodegradable Performance Upholstery
In an industry often criticized for waste and pollution, a revolutionary material is changing the narrative. Hyphyn, the first…
Greta Thunberg Sails Toward Gaza as Israeli Navy Prepares Interception
Climate activist Greta Thunberg is aboard a Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla (of one) now navigating the eastern Mediterranean, as the…
Taurine in energy drinks may harm, not help: new study
Everything in moderation, as common sense advice goes. It's especially true when it comes to food. But people want to live forever and are…
A new food safe blue called jagua can help save Colombian forests
Synthetic food dyes should be avoided in everything we eat. But a true blue natural food dye was missing –– until now. It comes from a…
A guide to solar farms on a farm
It was too early to tell if the strawberries, raspberries, grapes and honeyberries fared better with some shade, as they typically don’t…
These glasses see microplastics on the farm
Conventional detection methods, such as sample taken and looking under a microscope to count the bits is time-consuming, labor-intensive,…
Yosef Abramowitz: The Israeli Bringing the Sun to the World’s Darkest Places
Abramowitz employs what he calls the Quadruple Bottom Line Impact Platform when bringing solar energy to countries with limited resources…
What we know about the Barcarole “Freedom Flotilla” boat heading to Gaza with Greta Thunberg
Listed in maritime records as Barcarole, the British-flagged, Dutch-built boat is permanently docked in in Lac du Bois de La Cambre,…
France bans outdoor smoking
France, a country of smokers, will ban smoking in all outdoor places that can be frequented by children, like beaches, parks and bus stops,…
Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Joins Gaza Flotilla
What is clear is that Thunberg's journey has drawn massive attention to Gaza’s humanitarian and environmental conditions. At the same…
Freedom Flotilla sets sail toward Gaza with Greta Thunburg on board to liberate Gaza
Inside the controversial voyage that merges climate activism, human rights, and Middle East politics. Will the Freedom Flotilla make it to…
Iraqi Zaha Hadid’s legacy reinvented in Saudi Arabia’s clay-rooted museum?
She was the first woman and first Muslim to win a Pritzker Prize and was notorious for blowing through budgets, with no concern for…
Meet Andreas Weil, the founder of Israel’s EcoOcean, protecting the seas for all
A feature article interviewing Israel's leading marine conservationist, Andreas Weil. He founded EcoOcean and has enabled hundreds of…
Make safe herbal anti-acne products and masks
The FDA is recalling certain acne medications for cancer link. Our herbalist Miriam Kresh takes her decades of experience and creates a …
How mice hear with their whiskers and what this means for robotics
I met this usual scientist from Russia who was sure that people can hear with their skin. Maybe he wasn't so nuts after all? Scientists…
Meala FoodTech and dsm-firmenich Launch Vertis PB Pea, A Plant-Based Meat Alternative
With manufacturing already underway in Europe, the Vertis PB Pea launch signals Meala’s readiness to scale internationally. The company…
Climate, Not Just People, Is Driving Central Asia’s Desertification, Study Finds
In a sweeping analysis of drylands across Central Asia, scientists have found that natural environmental forces—particularly declining…
Jordan turns to ancient fire and mines volcanic soil to solve water crisis
In the volcanic highlands of northern Jordan, north of Amman engineers are mining a natural resource not for energy, but for agriculture.…
The Ancient Art of Singing to Babies: A Global Tradition, Now Backed by Science
In homes from rural Kenya to Tokyo high-rises, one universal thread connects us across culture, language, and belief: singing to babies.…
Benzene in Your Teen’s Acne Cream? What You Need to Know About the Hidden Carcinogen in Skincare Products
In a disturbing discovery that should concern every skincare consumer, an independent laboratory has found dangerous levels of benzene—a…
The Emirates wants to help Lebanon become a sustainable winner
Can sustainable experts change the future of Lebanon for the better? The UAE is leading the way.
Swiss village Blatten is flattened by freak glacial melt
On May 28, 2025, the tranquil Alpine village of Blatten in Switzerland's Lötschental Valley, about 75 miles west of Geneva, faced a…
They Call Her Madam Torti. She Might Be the Only One Who Can Save Seychelles Turtles
Sea turtle expert Dr. Jeanne Mortimer warns that unchecked development on Assomption Island threatens Seychelles' most critical nesting…
Iraq’s Ancient Water Wisdom Faces a Modern Reckoning
The land between the Tigris and Euphrates was once a wellspring of invention. Thousands of years before modern irrigation, the Sumerians,…
7 Startups Redefining Sustainable Consumer Products in 2025
In 2025, sustainability is no longer a luxury or a greenwashed afterthought—it’s a business imperative. Consumers around the world are…
Ayahuasca in 2025: Where the Sacred Vine Still Grows
But with popularity comes complexity. Indigenous leaders and activists have raised concerns about cultural appropriation, overharvesting of…
What Circular Design Means in 2025—and Why It’s Finally Real
Back in the day when we started Green Prophet, “circular design” was a new buzzword and mostly just a slide in a PowerPoint…
As Planes Go Green, Is Sustainable Space Fuel Next?
Meanwhile, Singapore’s GenZero, in partnership with the World Economic Forum, has launched the Green Fuel Forward Initiative, aiming to…
Can we fly guilt-free with Britain’s new stance on sustainable aviation biofuel?
Virgin Galactic astronauts. Will space travel be sustainable? Sustainable Space Fuels?
Yaniv Levy’s Lifelong Quest to Protect Sea Turtles in a Time of War and Greed
This is the story of Dr. Yaniv Levy, founder of Israel’s Sea Turtle Rescue Center—the world’s only government-supported turtle…
A Solar-Powered Device Pulls Drinking Water from Desert Air
In one of the driest places on Earth — Chile’s Atacama Desert — a team of scientists has successfully harvested clean drinking water…
Monkey kidnapping? Capuchins Are Abducting Baby Howler Monkeys—and It’s Spreading Like a Fad
Young male capuchin monkeys (Cebus capucinus imitator) have been observed ‘kidnapping’ infant howler monkeys (Alouatta palliata…
Trump Lifts Ban on $5 Billion Empire Wind Project—Why Offshore Wind Is Back, and What We Learned from Ivanpah’s Collapse
In a dramatic reversal, President Donald Trump has lifted a federal stop-work order on the $5 billion Empire Wind project off the coast of…
Medical Cannabis Offers Chronic Pain Relief Without Sacrificing Mental Clarity, Study Finds
A growing number of chronic pain patients are turning to medical cannabis—and finding relief without the mental fog that often comes with…
The Rising Threat of Woven Plastic Sacks to Eastern Mediterranean Sea Turtles
The study urges international regulation on maritime waste, especially from livestock carriers. The team tracked suspect ships using…
A museum for Middle East soil
The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) will fund and develop the Middle…
Global Progress and Setbacks: Tracking Water Quality Indicators Toward SDG 6 by 2030
The United Nations has 17 objectives that paint a more resource-conscious and fair world called the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).…
Korea’s New Plastic Eats Itself in the Ocean—Without Losing Its Strength
Nylon’s dirty little secret? It sticks around. From fishing nets to yoga pants, nylon takes decades to degrade—especially in…
Recipe: Lettuce Soup
Faced with too much of one vegetable, my go-to strategy is to make soup. It’s a matter of peering inside the vegetable crisper and…
He’s swimming in shark territory to show us Jaws isn’t that scary
Fifty years after the blockbuster film “Jaws” turned sharks into the world’s most feared underwater villains, celebrated endurance…
The Future of Color is Green (and Blue): Algae as a Natural Dye for a Planet in Transition
At Green Prophet, we’ve long followed algae’s transformative potential—from algae solar panels and bioplastics to its use in…
Palau: The place, the pledge, the legends
According to Palauan legend, a two-headed eel grew with one head on either side of a rock, each unaware of the other. The snakes starved as…
E-trike powered by solar power does heavy lifting quietly in off-grid forest
I was contemplating how to ready myself for old age, using the body wisely, and still attending to daily routines. Such was the state of…
Wild Chimpanzees Drum Like Musicians—and Each Group Has Its Own Rhythm
In the remote forests of West and East Africa, a form of communication echoes across the trees—low, percussive thuds made not by humans,…
Solar Ark and Twende powers up Ethiopian school
In the Twende Solar and The Community Project: Ethiopia, the American solar energy systems manufacturer Sol-Ark has helped power a brighter…
Real life Snoopy sniffs out cancer for this medical startup
Patients breathe into a specially designed face mask for three minutes. The mask is then sent to the company’s laboratory, where trained…
The Future of Energy: Nuclear Realism vs. Solar Idealism
Martin Varsavsky, a seasoned entrepreneur behind billion-dollar clean energy exits, says he’s lost faith in the renewable energy…
Think Eat Cook Sustainably is a philosophy book in sustainable food, in edible form
It’s like finding a map back to your grandmother’s pantry, but with the tools of a climate-conscious chef.
EcoPeace gets peacebuilding award
The Environmental Peacebuilding Association gave its recent award –– the 2025 Al-Moumin Award and Distinguished Lecture on…
SOMBRA Pavilion: MVRDV’s Living Ode to the Sun Debuts in Venice
SOMBRA, a name fusing the Latin words for sun (sol) and shade (umbra), is more than a temporary pavilion—it’s a living laboratory.…
Bringing back the farm after a nuclear meltdown
Since the 1990’s scientists in Ukraine and overseas have been saying that the land can be safely used again despite contamination by…
Dangers at your bouldering gym? Your climbing shoes may be harming your lungs
Sherman also points out that the operators of the studied bouldering gyms were very cooperative and showed a high level of interest in…
A Plastic Blueprint of the Sea: First Global Map Reveals Depth and Impact of Microplastic Pollution
Marine plastic pollution is a global crisis, with 9 to 14 million metric tons of plastic entering the ocean every year. Tiny fragments…
All 13 Tel Aviv Beaches Reawarded the Prestigious ‘Blue Flag’ for 2025
Reaffirming its leadership in sustainable coastal management, all 13 of Tel Aviv-Yafo’s public beaches have once again earned the…
“They Knew They Shouldn’t Be There”: Journalist Kevin Gepford Witnesses Rising Pressures on Aldabra Atoll
Portland-based environmental journalist Kevin Gepford, currently researching a book on global tortoise conservation spent two months on…
Sustainability and Crickets Sing in Venice at Venice Biennale
Sustainability isn’t just a theme—it’s a living, breathing force at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di…
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Is Spreading Again — What That Means for Farmers, Food, and All of Us
A new wave of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is spreading through Europe and the Near East, and experts at the Food and Agriculture…
Solar Paint: The Next-Gen Renewable Tech That Could Turn Every Building into a Power Plant
As of 2025, the US solar industry is attracting tens of billions of dollars in private investment. That kind of capital signals more than…
Q&A: Dr. Nirmal Jivan Shah on Assomption Island, Qatar, and the State of Conservation in the Seychelles
As controversy brews over a Qatari-backed development on Seychelles’ remote Assomption Island, questions are being raised about…
Americans probe the alleged biblical ark on Mount Ararat in new study
The Durupınar formation's dimensions strikingly mirror the biblical description of Noah's Ark, as detailed in Genesis 6:15.…
Gut Microbes and Rogue Immune Cells May Drive Rheumatoid Arthritis, Study Finds
An estimated 18 million people globally suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic autoimmune disorder marked by painful inflammation in…
Too Much Processed Food Linked to Early Signs of Parkinson’s, New Study Finds
The trend held across most individual symptoms—except constipation. “Choosing to eat fewer processed foods and more whole, nutritious…
Is our diet feeding a cancer-causing bacteria? Scientists link early-onset colorectal cancer to gut microbes and what we eat
While the study didn’t examine diet directly, scientists widely agree that food plays a critical role in shaping the gut microbiome —…
Spain and Portugal’s Renewable Energy Blackout: A Wake-Up Call for Europe’s Green Transition
On April 28, 2025, Spain and Portugal experienced a massive power outage that disrupted daily life for tens of millions. The blackout,…
Seychelles’ Assomption Island Sold to Qatar: An Alleged $50M Deal Sparks Uproar Over Heroin, Corruption, and a Vanishing Paradise
A remote coral island in the Indian Ocean is quietly being transformed into a luxury resort and international airstrip for Qatari…
Green Polyethylene: The Plant-Based Plastic That’s Replacing Oil
Green PE is produced using ethanol derived from renewable sources—primarily sugarcane in Brazil, but also wheat grain and beet in Europe.…
Helion Energy, AI, and the New Cold Fusion War With China
Helion’s model plays to America's old strength: innovation through agility, not top-down megaprojects. Instead of waiting for 2050,…
AI and energy hunger games
If there’s one thing we learned this week, it’s that AI isn’t just a playground for bored tech bros and teens asking ChatGPT to do…
How Houthi Violence and Extremism Are Destroying the World’s Heritage—and Its People
Houthis missiles backfired and hit Sanaa On Sunday, April 21st, a deadly blast rocked the historic heart of Sanaa, Yemen—steps away from…
84% of world’s reefs bleached in disastrous news for the sea
Scientists emphasize that while local conservation efforts are vital, they are insufficient without addressing the root causes of climate…
A 3D bra and intimates printed just for you –– and they decompose after use!
What happens when high-tech materials meet heartfelt design? Colombian designer Neyla Coronel has an answer—and it comes in the form of a…
China and Russia to build nuclear powered base for first Moonians
The deployment of a nuclear power plant on the Moon raises questions about the legal frameworks governing space activities. The 1967 Outer…
Flour Sacks to Ecological Fashion Statements in Times of Crisis
In times of hardship, creativity often becomes a lifeline. The "Heroines" exhibition at the Design Museum Holon, running since March 31,…
Earth Day in the Emirates: 1,200 Mangroves Planted to Tackle Climate Crisis and Reconnect with Nature
In a meaningful gesture of environmental solidarity, the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), in collaboration with Umm Al Quwain…
Embrace these fugly e-bikes
In a world where sleek, aerodynamic e-bikes dominate the streets, a few bold designs dare to defy conventional aesthetics. These…
Swimmer Missing After Shark Attack Off Israeli Coast
A swimmer has gone missing following a rare shark attack off the coast of Hadera, Israel, Israeli police and emergency responders reported…
Tropical forests are chemical factories
A new study led by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis and the Missouri Botanical Garden has uncovered a surprising layer of…
These desalination membranes mean less waste
Desalination plants, a major and growing source of freshwater in dry regions, could produce less harmful waste using electricity and new…
These fancy gorillas in the Congo hunt truffles, not ants
A scientific paper recently published reveals that soil scratching by gorillas in Congo’s Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park is a foraging…
Grassland: what happens when you go to jail for growing cannabis and it’s now legal?
The story follows Leo (Cabot-Conyers), a curious and sensitive young boy whose world is turned upside down when he befriends his new…
The Passing of Pope Francis: A Legacy of Ecological Stewardship and Humility
Pope Francis, the beloved pontiff who served as the head of the Catholic Church since 2013, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the…
Tonka Bean Trees Attract Lightning to Win the Rainforest Arms Race—And Science Thinks That’s Electrifying
Lightning is one of the leading natural causes of tree death in tropical forests. The raw voltage and heat from a strike can instantly boil…
Carbon Capture in 2025: Technologies, Markets, and Investment Trends
By 2028, the global CCUS market is projected to surpass $14 billion. Companies able to deliver scalable technology and tie it directly to…
New advances on making aquaponics a valid business
Researchers from a desert country, where food growing is limited due to lack of water, offer a new proof of concept for a new closed loop…
Five Innovative Architecture Firms Building with Bamboo
Bamboo, often referred to as the "green steel" of the future, is quickly gaining popularity as a sustainable alternative to traditional…
5 Brilliant eco-architect alternatives to Foster + Partners
In the world of architecture and design, there’s a growing movement towards exploring new, uncharted territories. While renowned firms…
Slovenia’s Metal Cooling Tech Could Replace Toxic Refrigerants in Air Conditioning
“We are building an advanced elastocaloric device that can replace today's harmful cooling systems and have a measurable impact on…
Make Sunsets is launching geo-engineered cooling credits with VC money
Critics argue that Make Sunsets bypassed essential scientific protocols, including public engagement and independent impact assessments,…
Seychelles and the battle with royalty, rats, and the last truly wild places left on Earth
Off the powder-soft sands and turquoise waters of the Seychelles, a quiet storm is brewing—one that involves royalty, rats, and the last…
Biohackers, take note: Vitamin K in real food might be the brain longevity link
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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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Is lab meat kosher?
This story is about the cultivated meat industry, the environmental impacts, and what the Jewish community is thinking on this…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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.…
Green energy hydrogen breakthrough
Researchers from Tel Aviv University have succeeded in producing “green” hydrogen using green electricity — The hydrogen is produced…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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”.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
The Green Travel 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Quintin Tarantino walks on a bike lane in Tel Aviv
Quentin Tarantino lives in Israel now, quietly blending into Tel Aviv life (which is pretty loud and late night!) — until Tel Aviv, of…
Isra and Mi’raj Festival and the Night Journey to Jerusalem that shaped Islam
The Muslim prophet Muhammad never traveled to the city of Jerusalem in his lifetime. Yet his dream is celebrated as a spiritual…