Dubai’s dead plastic camels
One of the most jarring scenes I remember from my trip through Syria is the sea of plastic that rolled along the shore of a stretch of…
Oil tanker dumps black plague on Israeli beaches, and denies link
Give Israelis an emergency and you will see what kind of stuff they are made of. The recent crisis is a large oil spill which is currently…
How your home garden helps the bees
Home gardens are by far the biggest source of food for pollinating insects, including bees and wasps, in cities and towns, according to…
Most of us are urbanites, new UN study
A town in the Faroe Islands. Rural, but pushing on urban, finds new UN study. Most of the world isn't as remote and disconnected as you'd…
Ancient coffins found with the elephants at the zoo
While building a wildlife hospital at a zoo in Israel, developers came across an interesting find: two ancient stone coffins called…
The Pope supports pulses
Pulses can change the world for good. They are a good source of protein and are the most sustainable form of protein humans can produce. To…
Lebanese eco-activists tell Iraq to keep their stinky oil
Greenpeace has released a global report that the estimated average number of premature deaths in Lebanon as a result of fossil fuel induced…
See-through worm repairs brains
A team of Hebrew University researchers have successfully used genetic engineering as a first step to what one day may allow scientists to…
Slaughter free ribeye steak meat grown in a lab
Aleph Farms and its research partner at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, have successfully cultivated the world’s first…
Smarties at Oxford says cycling impacts the planet
Cycling, e-biking or walking can help tackle the climate crisis – even if you swap the car for active transport just one day a week -…
We started eating olives 500 years after discovering olive oil
Olives are a key component of the human diet, culinary culture, and economy of the Mediterranean region. Archeological findings and written…
Women and men in sync hormonally in January and August
Our minds may be affected by winter’s long nights or spring flowers, but what about our bodies? A new study at the Weizmann Institute of…
Bethlehem’s Patron Saint of Puppies
If you’ve traveled to India, Mexico, Amman, Jordan –– you see that dogs don’t have it so good. They are kicked, wounded, abused,…
King David’s Purple Cloth Unearthed
“The color immediately attracted our attention, but we found it hard to believe," one of the archeologists said.
Winter floods out Syria’s displaced
Taking cues from the tiny home movement, we are sure colleges and design schools around the world, along with architects, can start…
Can bee-free honey satisfy vegans and save the bees?
Engineering a bee’s stomach for vegan honey? This is the latest in the foodtech trend from Israel. The idea that technology can solve any…
Make your own Bernie Sanders’ Recycled Mittens
The sign appeared to me in Bernie Sanders' clunky upcycled mittens.
Like tree rings, desalination heavy metals now mapped from seashells
Princeton grad Prof. Sigal Abramovich has a mission. She wants to convince global regulators to include regular monitoring of the…
The Emirates plan to live on Mars
The UAE are looking far into the future and making to colonize Mars.
Arab men get a fashion week in Dubai
The Dubai-based Arab Fashion Council has pioneered the first men’s fashion week in the Middle East. But will it be eco? Presented by…
Who was Maria, who lived an immaculate life 1400 years ago?
Ancient Greek burial stone discovered while clearing paths for nature park in Israel's Negev Desert
Superadobe Homes Built Of Sandbags Rise Around The Planet
The SuperAdobe technique for sustainable building with the most basic materials is in use around the world.
Israeli air purifier could bring Japan’s karaoke back to life
Aura Air signs $30 million deal to supply Japanese market with air purifying system, which has proven to be 99.99% effective in killing…
Saudi women take to the skies
Barely able to drive, Saudi women might be ruling a cabin near you. If we ever get to fly again.
Feijoa muffins with jelly recipes
Some spoon the flesh out to eat, some peel the fruit. It's also known as the pineapple guava.
Don’t forget us in the mountains
A joint study found that mountain ecosystems are becoming increasingly fragile, under pressure from changes to land use and climate,…
Human’s built mass equals planet’s biomass
We have created a concrete jungle, heavier than all the world's real, living jungles.
1 in 7 cosmetics products contain asbestos?
If you or a girlfriend is using cosmetics there is a significant chance they are being exposed to a deadly carcinogen –– asbestos.…
Seasteading: utopian floating cities or safe haven for western pirates?
The Seastead Institute and its branch projects aim to build a new society free of government ties, on the water.
DIY Solar – Can I Install Solar Panels Myself?
Solar panels sound like an amazing idea for a home or cottage. And it can increase the resale value. But Can I install the solar panels…
Ontario Green Savings on What to Know When Updating Appliances
Is your kitchen running on energy hogs? Save money by going green. A Comprehensive Rundown of Some Things to Keep in Mind When Replacing…
Ancient grotto projects Ivo Bisignano’s human forms
The ancient caves at Beit Guvrin in southern Israel opened for the first time in 25 years with an art exhibit by sculpture Ivo Bisignano.
Shahar Livne’s minable materials from plastics and leather from waste meat
Israeli designer Shahar Livne creates old plastic and industrial slaughterhouse waste into sustainable materials to be exploited.
Refugees code their way to assylum
A new project by the City of Tel Aviv is offering a coding course to selected refugees, giving them a jumpstart to a new career path. And…
$8 million fine and 10 years jail for cutting a tree in Saudi Arabia?
The kingdom announced the launch of 'Let’s Make it Green' - a plan that seeks to plant 10 million trees across the country by April 2021.…
Japan builds desalination plants for Bahrain and the Emirates
Two dry Persian Gulf countries are amping up their desalination capacity: Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates. Both have access to…
The blueprint for Noah’s Coral Ark
If Noah would have had the challenge, this is what his living ark might look like to save the coral reefs.
Infarm raises $170 million to add “farm” to cities
Infarm, a company that grows fresh produce inside supermarkets, has recently announced a $170 million USD funding round to help the company…
Estée Lauder shows the planet beauty is more than skin deep
The niece of a Hungarian chemist, Estée Lauder, nee Mentzer, was trained in the art of face creams at an early age. She founded what is…
Hard Kombucha, The New Eco-Cocktail
Hard kombucha, a healthy alternative to beer and wine.
Student exposes fake news propaganda machine in Macedonia
One student goes to the heart of the Macedonian fake news industry. She is asked to pay for her research interview in sex or money.
Israel approves 30% renewables goal for 2030: Revolution or low bar?
Israel lays down a plan to produce 30% of its energy by 2030 by renewables. Energy experts say this aim is too low.
10 Soups For Winter 2020
Here are 10 comforting soups to get you through the winter. One or two may be a pleasant surprise.
Secret oil pipeline deal revealed between Israel and the Emirates
A new deal in the wake of a blooming love story between Israel and the UAE has led to a landmark oil deal allowing UAE crude oil to be…
This ancient Arab irrigation system invented before Rome’s aqueduct
An ancient water management system engineered 3000 years ago is still keeping farms and oases green in the UAE and Oman.
Wind turbine power company nixed for biosphere risks in Israel
Israel is known as a solar energy pioneer, but wind in some locations, is not lacking in the small Middle East nation. But after seeing the…
The Cedars of God are dying
Greenpeace is promoting a new film about the trees, the ‘Cedars of Lebanon’. This is the second film that was produced to document and…
At the Four Seasons Casablanca? Learn about desert oases at risk
You are having an adventure of a lifetime. But if you weren't at 5 Star Four Seasons Casablanca or Marrakech - what would you know about…
Getting cadmium out of my chocolate through the roots
Simran Sethi is a writer and activist who writes about protecting food we love like chocolate and wine. Scientists too are working to food…
Vegan cheesemaker eyes IPO
It's a sign of the times: a vegan cheesemaking company in Israel is considering listing on the TASE - or Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. Two meat…
US oil giant Chevron buys Israel’s natural gas
Israeli offshore gas fields are now under control of one of the world’s biggest energy companies, Chevron. It irks activists, but might…
Dubai’s Sustainability Pavilion for Expo 2021 revealed in real
Dubai will host the World Expo 2020 in 2021. We show off first look of the Sustainability Pavilion.
Nature study: Bacteria could be best vaccine against Covid-19
Bacteria can be added to fashion, as living eco-couture, those working with Eshel Ben-Jacob discovered. A team at an Israeli university…
Iconic island pays for our cans of tuna and flip flops
Your tuna is contributing to more than 80% of the plastic waste clogging up the Seychelles Islands. It would make David Attenborough cry.
A Complete Guide To Marketing Your Fitness Studio — Post-Covid
An industry once contingent upon physical attendance is now finding footing online. That said, the transition hasn’t been easy.
6 Tips to Establishing a New Business from Scratch
The idea of starting your own business comes across our minds quite often. However, we tend to abandon the thought because we think that it…
Understanding Organic Mattress Labels
Is it bamboo, cotton, sustainably harvested, organically grown? Know your labels when you buy a new mattress
Gas Guzzlers Gone Green: 5 Insider Tips for Making Your Vehicle More Eco-Friendly
Old cars are sent to Africa to be upcycled there. But should old gas guzzlers be given life in other countries with less environmental law?
Sustainable Ways to Dispose of Old Mattresses
Sleeping with a conscience? Find out how you can recycle your mattress.
Smart Cities: Examples, Pros & Cons, and More
These days you can find just about everyone connected with a smart device, and even whole homes are designed around it. Just like out of an…
How to Build a Successful Transport And Logistics Business
You can earn a lot of profit from the transport and logistics business, given the fact that you start the right way as it is also highly…
How does massage help your body?
When it comes to relaxation, body massage is one of the oldest and most trusted ways to relax the body and mind at the same time. Massage…
When biopsies were so 2021
Invasive biopsies can determine if a tumor is cancerous, when blood tests won't do. But going in and cutting up a cancer tumor, with a skin…
Does Poor Oral Health Impact Brain Function?
Teeth are an underestimated part of the body and how they affect overall health. Western medicine and Chinese medicine agree that teeth…
6 Health benefits of salmon for brain, heart, and skin health
Salmon is sometimes called a super-food because of how much benefit consuming it has for your overall health. But what are the specific…
BMW makes sustainable aluminium with Dubai’s Sun
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) announced that the BMW Group is the first customer for EGA’s CelestiAL aluminium, made with the power of…
Tips While Choosing Gray Kitchen Cabinets
We all prefer to choose a professional interior designer while renovating a home. When it comes to the kitchen, there are numerous color…
5 Signs It’s Time To Find A New Accountant
Your eco business was already running on a dream and a prayer. How can you make it sustainable and secure as any other kind of business? A…
Empowering consumers: Rio Tinto’s aluminum becomes accountable upstream and down, on the blockchain
What if you want to buy items like smart phones, cars and even your favorite can of drink, knowing that they’re made from ethically and…
