Wild About Wild Asparagus
I’m wild about asparagus. But I never expected to find wild asparagus growing close to - and even in - urban areas near home. But it…
Repression of Bahai’s in Iran “a crime against humanity”
Iranian authorities’ decades-long systematic repression of Baha’is amounts to the crime against humanity of persecution, Human Rights…
The world’s renewable electricity capacity hit a record 473 GW in 2023
The world’s renewable electricity capacity hit a record 473 GW in 2023, according to International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). And,…
Turkey thinks nuclear energy is renewable energy. Who’s going to tell them?
Yet, Turkey has misread the room and is calling nuclear energy renewable energy: The proposed expansion aims to reach 7.2 gigawatts (GW) of…
Green spaces help heart patients live longer: new study
You will live longer if you live in a green space after a heart operation.
Air-powered shade system to mimic trees tested in Masdar, Abu Dhabi
The world’s best sun shades are trees in the city. Have you ever sat under the shade of a tree and then the heat trapping shade of a…
Cleaning plastics from the Nile, transforming it into business
The film Gifts of the Nile takes us to Qursaya Island in Cairo, Egypt along the Nile River. This film takes us on a journey alongside River…
AI finds impact of noisy ships on dolphins
Maritime traffic has a very strong impact on the environment and public health in general and on the marine environment in particular, and…
First pig kidney transplant in a person
A 62-year-old man with end-stage renal failure has become the first living person to receive a pig kidney transplant at Massachusetts…
Yemen’s aquifers to run dry by 2030
The Houthis are making it harder for everyday Yemeni people to get food and water. In a recent UN report by UN Food and Agriculture…
Houthis Red Sea rockets causing Yemen’s population to starve
Yemeni people who struggle to afford essential food items will be at a dire risk for starvation.
How the Houthis use water as weapon in Yemen
In Yemen there are "girls who don’t have an education because they must spend their entire day walking hours to carry back water that is…
Giant water bug makes its way to Cyprus
Armed with piercing mouthparts, they ambush and capture a variety of prey, including small fish, amphibians, and even other insects.
Luxury train by the Orient Express heading to Egypt
Travelers usually take a slow boat down the Nile but soon a new luxury slow mode of travel will be available for seeing Egypt's ancient…
Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival 2024 Scheduled for October 24th to November 1st
The seventh edition of the El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) has been officially announced, scheduled to take place from October 24th to…
Electric battery materials, like lithium, entering our food chain
“A lot of people think the use of lithium-ion batteries is a good thing right now, but it is important to explore the effects that may be…
Capturing Lebanon’s Resilience with Dia Mrad’s Photography
In the midst of upheaval and uncertainty, explosions and the Hezbollah, there emerges a narrative of resilience and innovation, captured…
How to view a solar eclipse safely
Viewing an eclipse can be an awe-inspiring event but proper precautions, including wearing specialized eye protection, should be taken to…
Kids and cannabis, a worrying trend in the US
More and more states in the US are legalizing recreational cannabis, leading to concerns that teen use will increase. Tobacco consumption…
Improv theatre can help a stutter
Improv theatre can help a stutter.
Queer women smoke more, quit less
People who identify as lesbian, gay and bisexual – particularly women – respond more positively to tobacco marketing, are more inclined…
The Drisco Hotel in Tel Aviv built by American Christians joins luxury association
Organization of Relais & Châteaux gives the Drisco hotel and its restaurant entry into the luxury group's offerings. The hotel was built…
Yemen Jews in Israel have a song for the Houthis
Voices of Yemen, Yemen Jews from Israel sing a song for the Houthis. We want your music, not your missiles.
Egypt’s planned Al Alamein New City hopes to be the new Cannes of the Mediterranean
Construction is ongoing at New Alamein for three universities, fifteen skyscrapers and high rise towers, and 10,000 hotel rooms. Work has…
Wild Herbs of the Mediterranean Spring: Prickly Alkanet
Last week I hiked around the Migdal Tzedek National Park, located near Rosh HaAyin in Central Israel. It’s prime time for flowering…
Amphibian nurses its young with ‘milk’
A species of amphibian is the first observed to nourish its young with a milk-like product, which it squirts from the cloaca, a combined…
More pilgrims to the Dubai Mall than Mecca and the Vatican
Middle East mall in the UAE is the most visited site in the world in 2023. In a sad state of affairs for humanity, a mall in Dubai has…
Qatar aims for 100% electric public transport: will anyone use it?
In a country that honors the private vehicle and its wealth from oil and gas, in a twist of opposite expectations Qatar says it plans on…
Medical cannabis now legal in Greece and country eyes being major European grow hub
The €40 million project by Israel-based Tikun Olam, located near Corinth, will be built on a land parcel of six hectares. The facility…
How the Emirates is green powering Caribbean islands
A new solar project in Barbuda combines a hybrid solar photovoltaic (PV) plant, featuring 720 kilowatts-peak (kWp) of solar PV panels,…
Muslim Climate Watch and the Green Ramadan Calendar Download 2024
Here is a Ramadan Creation Care calendar, to print and post in your masjid or at home.
Treating epilepsy across the brain barrier with an injectable CBD
In a new study in animals they say their CBD-based injection that can last several weeks in the blood, passing through to the brain where…
Songbird poaching reaches new highs in Cyprus, Malta and Italy
There is an increase of illegal songbird poaching in Cyprus.
Forage Wild Herbs of the Mediterranean Winter: Navelwort, AKA Pennywort
In my foraging walks during late winter and spring, I’m always glad to find Navelwort (Umbelicus rupestris). It’s a fleshy, light-green…
Sea cucumbers are janitors of the sea
In first-of-its-kind research scientists discovered a crucial missing element that plays a profound role in keeping coral healthy — an…
Drought and then wildfires favor invaders
As wildfires increasingly impact communities, comprehending the factors influencing their severity becomes paramount.
Steel clad hub at Turkey solar farm highlights renewable energy
The 3.2 million panel solar farm, Kalyon Karapınar Solar Power Plant, in Turkey is clad is shimmering steel panels.
The secret of Earth’s incredible moving star sand dunes
Researchers estimate age of star dune called Lala Lallia, Morocco
Red Sea cargo ship sinks with no condemnation from Greenpeace
The Houthis have sunk a cargo ship carry 30,000 tonnes of fertilizer.
New Saudi Arabia Desalination Plant Powered by Clean Energy
Toray Industries from Japan announces it will supply the membranes for a new reverse osmosis desalination plant in the Kingdom of Saudi…
Wild Edibles of the Mediterranean Winter: Wild Beet Greens
Get to know wild beets, safe to eat and tasty.
Chickpea and Wild Beet Greens Soup Recipe
This soup originated in Morocco, where home cooks usually use spinach. But I've adapted it to include the abundant wild beet greens that…
Doha conference to showcase urban greening in arid climates
Doha hosts a climate conference
European weaponry systems failing in Ukraine due to ESG policies entering Western weapons industries
Reports of European weaponry systems failing in Ukraine due to ESG policies entering Western weapons industries.
UN slams Dupont and Chemours for dumping PFAS Forever Chemicals
American chemical companies DuPont and Chemours have discharged toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) into the local…
Balanced rain for foraging walks in Israel
Israel Is Both Sick and Healthy - In the midst of a tragic war, this winter's rains are remarkably balanced.
Japanese newspaper with seeds you can plant
After finishing reading your newspaper, have you ever wondered what to do with it? This is given that you are reading a print edition:…
Going to Climate Week 2024 in Barcelona?
Climate Week 2024 has been designed to bring together a diverse range of exploration and case studies from around the world, offers…
David Popa’s art at Hegra disappears into the sand
Take a moment to behold a marvel destined to vanish from sight—an ephemeral masterpiece unveiled amidst the boundless expanse of the…
Older and wanting to have a baby? Bathe your ovaries in the sun
Women who are late to find a partner or who put a focus on a career, usually have a harder time getting pregnant in their 30s and certainly…
Artificial coral reefs shift focus from real ones, protecting nature
Artificial reefs help preserve coral reefs by shifting divers away from the natural ones, according to new long-term study in the Red Sea
You are drinking nanoplastics in your bottled mineral water
A new microscopic technique zeroes in on the poorly explored world of nanoplastics, which can pass into blood, cells, and your brain
Turkey sets renewable energy goal of Turkey 7,500 MW goal for industrial renewables 2024
Solar power is a growing part of renewable energy Turley, with 10 gigawatts (GW) of solar panels generating 5% of the country's…
Make Hibiscus Tea and Hibiscus Sherbet
Most hibiscus flowers are edible, but not all. If you live where the variety known as Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) grows, pick it freely,…
Interview with eco-Islam scholar and 11 books for sustainable Muslims
Core ideas and reading list for every Muslim who wants to be more sustainable.
Get off the Ritalin, and open a startup
There is a long-standing debate on whether ADHD is a condition or a normal reaction to a stimulating world. Now a new offering to those who…
Tree compound could prevent contact lens eye infections
Hydroquinine, an organic compound found in the bark of some trees, and a drug used to treat malaria, is known to have bacterial killing…
Nature is good for poor people
Cultures around the world know that nature is healing. Shinrin-Yoku is the Japanese word directly translated as “forest bathing”. A…
Israel starts The National Institute for Climate Policy Research
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel will create The National Institute for Climate Policy Research to promote science-based…
Somali farmers hear it on the radio
It’s been nearly 130 years since Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi generated the first radio transmission on the Isle of Wight off…
The Visionary (with Hassan Fathy in Cairo)
H. Masud Taj meets Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy.
Canada uses play to break the cycle of violence
In Canada, only 1 in 5 children who need mental health services receive them. Clinical and psychiatric programs, while effective, can…
Pollinators turned off by air pollution
Air pollution makes the scent of a night-blooming plant less enticing to pollinating moths. Researchers in a Science study discovered that…
Buy a glowing petunia so you can bring GMO into the house
Plant lovers in the United States will soon be able to buy glowing petunias (Petunia hybrida). The $29 US plant, sold by biotech firm…
Feeling Flu-ish? Relieve The Symptoms With Kitchen Remedies
Once you’re down with flu, all the standard advice applies: rest, stay warm, drink lots of warm fluids, take something to relieve the…
Dates Baked With Goat Cheese
Rich, sticky dates baked with cheese and nuts, a delicious appetizer or snack.
Essay on pleasure revealed in ancient scroll
AI deciphers the text of 2,000-year-old charred papyrus scripts, unveiling musings on music and capers.
How do coral reefs deal with noise and light?
How does noise and light affect coral reefs? An international team explores.
Adding Mycorrhizal fungi to green roofs
A Dartmouth-led research team set out to determine if managing green roof soil microbes could boost healthy urban soil development, a…
Hearty Vegetable Tajine For Cozy Winter Dinners
Make a hearty vegetable tajine for dinner.
Killing PFAS forever chemicals with hydrogen and UV light
An insidious category of carcinogenic pollutants known as “forever chemicals” may not be so permanent after all University of…
An Islamic Perspective to support the “brown to green” revolution
The book Care for Creation; An Islamic Perspective, has recently been authored by the prominent Turkish environmentalist Professor İbrahim…
Saudi Arabia’s slow, luxury train through the desert
Saudi Arabia unveils high-end rail travel: Saudi Arabia Railways has collaborated with Italy's Arsenale Group to launch a luxurious "Dream…
Ghadames was Libya’s peaceful mud hub for caravan trade
Ghadamès is one of the oldest and most celebrated Saharan cities, called the 'Pearl of the Desert', (Jawhart Al-Sahra) by Arab sources. It…
Canadians want hallucinogenic mushrooms for end of life care
Amanita or fly agaric is a psychotropic mushroom found widely in Canada
How will you die? Researchers say 1 of these 9 ways
Knowing the trajectories of death can better plan end of life care
Can alcohol help you detox?
Mice models suggests alcohol may be used for detoxing arsenic
Wyld cannabis edibles wrapped in Tipa’s sustainable plastic that biodegrades
Leading cannabis edibles company partners with Israel's sustainable packaging company Tipa.
RedSea cracks the code for hot climate saltwater greenhouses
RedSea LLC, a company founded in the heat of Saudi Arabia, they look to have cracked the code for sustainably growing plants in high heat…
Invest in sustainable aviation fuels with Future Energy Global
Singapore home to world’s largest production facility for jet fuel made from waste materials. This team can connect you to the best…
Is stevia sweetener bad for children?
Food companies like Cargill sell stevia as a natural alternative to sugar but no one knows the health effects on children and this worries…
Neste oil SAF deal made with Emirates for sustainable aviation fuel
Emirates airline and Neste, a Finnish oil refining and marketing company, have expanded their partnership by strengthening their…
Would you delay menopause to age 70 if you could? New procedure may pave the way
Leaving child-rearing until mid-way through a woman's career might be the best decision or the worst as more and ore women turn to IVF and…
Forever chemicals PFAS linger in German drinking water
Comprising more than 4,700 chemicals, perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of widely used, man-made…
Consider your ADHD child might just need a sleep clinic: new study
The study’s findings showed that children who suffer from breathing disorders during sleep received ADHD medication at a rate 7 times…
Upway: Navigating Parenthood with Used Electric Bikes and the Family-Friendly Cargo One
A sustainable journey for your family starts with a cargo bike by Upway – a company featuring reliable used electric bikes and the…
Geothermal company Ormat expands with $75 M USD loan
Ormat Technologies, a family energy business from Israel, has big plans for geothermal and recovered energy generation and the energy…
IBM’s sustainability software Envizi uses AI to green GHG gap
IBM helps companies meet sustainability goals with AI-based GHG reporting software.
Sustainable development goals for Yemen?
Yemen is all over the news the last couple of months as the Houthi terrorists play a role in Israel's war against Hamas. As a sustainable…
The Sidr tree is the sacred link between Judaism, Islam and Christianity
From the leaves of the jujube (sidr) to its fruits, roots, and bark, the sidr tree is a treasure trove of medicinal wonders: The leaves,…
AI creates a pottery glaze recipe that could work on Mars
I asked AI to help me create a glaze for my pottery studio on Mars. Here is what it came up with.
Curating 50 Good, Green Reads for a Sustainable Planet
A curated collection of 50 transformative books that guide readers towards a deeper understanding of sustainability. Spanning diverse…
All about camels and camelids
In celebration of the International Year of Camelids 2024, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is collaborating…
Israel is the first country to approve the sale of cultured meat
In a world first, Israel advances alternative proteins –– beef without using animals was approved
Save A Train expands to Eurail and Interrail Passes
Save A Train, makes it easy to book trains and travel through 33 countries and 33,000 destinations in Europe in a seamless way. The leader…
A new Kaaba of commercialism in Riyadh?
Big enough to fit 20 Empire State buildings inside, consider the Mukaab in Riyadh is a shape-shifting fantasy block where inside you enter…
Where is the world’s most biodiversity? Follow the rain
In a research first, rain is found as the best indicator and driver of biodiversity.
A Return to Zion period coin found with a rare shekel weight in the Judean Hills
An extremely rare 2,550 tear old coin discovered in the Judean Hills from a Return to Zion period when 50,000 exiled Jews returned to…
Better Juice partners with Ingredion to create 80% less sugar in juice
FoodTech start-up Better Juice from Israel is collaborating with Ingredion (NYSE: INGR), a publicly traded company of specialty ingredients…
Foster + Partners passive energy brain center in Jerusalem
Foster + Partners Safra brain center uses passive energy technology for cooling, but not PV panels as originally advertised.
Suicidal teens might be sleep deprived
Suicide and suicidal thoughts are linked to sleep deprivation in teens: new study
Black churches protected in America with $4 million fund
Black churches stand as timeless bastions of faith, resilience, and achievement in communities across America. These sacred spaces have…
Man poses with photo of forest he helped restore
A beautiful story to carry one's legacy and to make Miss Rumphius proud: a man in Turkey has single-handedly restored a forest in his…
Israel’s BeeHero a top 100 cleantech company
A startup from Israel called BeeHero is using sensors and data to help conventional beekeepers maintain healthy hives. A sensor in the hive…
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Aquellum is hidden in a mountain in Aqaba
This week the fantasy is about Aquellum, a futuristic digitalised community for global nomads that will be completely encased in a…
Amazon deforestation is killing the lungs of the earth
For the first time scientists have determined that due to the ongoing deforestation in the Amazon basin in recent decades, the number of…
Uzbek greenhouses go digital
New “smart” farming techniques and technologies, like drip irrigation and pest traps, are helping farmers in Uzbekistan revolutionize…
Keep your kids away from third-hand smoke
In a new study, published in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology, researchers tested the surfaces in smoking…
Why is pee yellow mystery solved
The enzyme that makes urine yellow has been finally identified. It has been known for more than 125 years that a compound called urobilin…
Lab-grown meat telling convenient lies about carbon footprint?
In a preprint, not yet peer-reviewed, researchers at the University of California, Davis, have found that lab-grown or “cultivated”…
Turkish garbage collectors open library with rescued books
Garbage collectors in Ankara have turned an abandoned brick factory into a community library full of discarded books.
Downgrade your expectations for solar energy investments in the UK
Within the report, Evans points to International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) data that shows that given the UK’s climate, solar…
Captive vultures can rewild and join the flock
We know from watching the movie Fly Away Home with Anna Paquin that Canadian geese bred in captivity identify and imprint on the first…
Are there sustainable options to glass wine bottles?
Would you be happy to pour your friends a glass of wine from a wooden cask or sip your favourite rose from an aluminium can? Are there more…
Financial tech startup for agriculture gets $3 million in funding
Maalexi, the UAE-based dynamic risk management platform for SME agri-businesses, announces its completion of a $3 million pre-Series A fund…
Afghanistan queen was the first Muslim feminist
Women in Afghanistan got the right to vote before women in countries like USA, France, Ireland, UK and Sweden?
If he smells your tears, he will be more compassionate
A new study showed that sniffing women’s tears lowered brain activity related to aggression in men, reducing aggressive behavior.
Who was Mária Telkes, the solar energy Sun Queen?
Mária Telkes pioneered solar energy by inventing a solar oven, a solar desalination kit and, in the late 1940s, she helped design one of…
Grow a unibrow for Januhairy and embrace your body hair
Januhairy or Janu Hairy is a new movement which encourages women to stop shaving their body hair.
Medical company goes solar to safeguard against power outtages
Staar Surgical goes solar to reduce energy costs, improve sustainability, and to safeguard production in the event of grid outages caused…
Why is dulse a superfood?
Dulse contains calcium and potassium which helps your bones. Dulse lowers your blood pressure, improve your eye sight and improves the…
Flamingos left when this lake dried up
A few years after a fresh influx of water raised its levels, the large lake has nearly gone dry and dried out completely in August 2023.…
Trio of “luxury high-end boutique hotels” Leyja launched by Neom
The latest from Neom, the company that developed the linear city The Line, is Leyja, being touted as a sustainable tourism destination.
This cruise is on autonomous driving mode
Dubai-based robotics startup Micropolis develops autonomous vehicles and is now raising $37 million in an IPO.
Daniel Hillel pioneer of drip irrigation showed us how to grow food in the desert
Daniel Hillel proved that plants grown in continuously moist soil, achieved through micro-irrigation, produce higher yields than plants…
Mia Schem’s tbeha dish saved her life in Gaza
In Libya, tbeha is a staple dish enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations. Mia Schem cooked it to save her life.
How to make the world microplastics free
Inspiring projects to help us reduce and reuse microplastics.
The barrel sauna longevity hack
A recent study from the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, has now shown that sauna together with exercise is a viable preemptive…
Solve the migrant crisis in Europe? Help Africa with drought
In 80% of African countries people moved toward rivers and into cities during or following drought, increasing the number of people living…
Are Christmas tree chemicals toxic to humans?
NIST researchers placed a common type of Christmas tree in a sealed chamber for 17 days to monitor and measure the chemicals it emits.…
Beetle private parts shaped like a bottle-opener: time to open a Carlsberg?
Museum scientists find a beetle in the basement that has a penis that looks like a better bottle opener. So they made one.
Is keeping a pet octopus cruel?
Have you thought about keeping an octopus as a pet?
Dubai’s new $4.5 billion solar energy park
The latest phase of construction brought the farm’s total capacity up to 2.8GW, comparable to the capacity of the Golmud Solar Park in…
6 natural methods for softening hard water
While the installation of a water softener is a direct solution to hard water, you can collect soft water from air conditioners, and there…
Meet Vita Sapien’s founder Guy Lane
Vita is very different from the normal sort of religion we are familiar with as it doesn't hold a position on the existence of God/s or an…
Ancient Egyptians kept sacred baboons in dismal conditions
Given that baboons we associated with the ancient Egyptian gods of Thoth and Babi, you would guess that captive baboons in ancient Egypt…
Keeping the faith at COP28
People of faith can appeal to their communities and spiritual leaders to help heal our planet.
Child bride hangs for murdering her husband
Child bride at 15 hangs for killing her abuser husband.
A Journey into Middle Eastern Bread Traditions
Recipes for breads from Morocco, Yemen, Iraq, The Emirates, Yemen, Israel and Jordan.
Problems with olive trees in pots
The ultimate guide to potting and growing olive trees in a container or pot indoors or out.
The vernacular architecture book
Can architects, and students of architecture do better for planet and people? Yes, the answers are in the bible of vernacular architecture…
Sustainable Flooring Options Guide
Sustainable flooring is a critical component of environmentally conscious living. By choosing eco-friendly options, consumers can…
Hezbollah targets hospital using cyber attack
Iran and the Hezbollah terror group under the leadership of Mohammad Ali Merhi were identified as the entities behind an attempted cyber…
America makes new laws for slaughterhouse rules on wastewater
Building better environmental regulation in your country, province, state or city? Look to the EPA guide for starters.
Palm Pavilion features local Emirati traditions
Emirati architect Abdalla Almulla's (MULA) Of Palm pavilion at Dubai Design Week not only resonates with sustainable practices but also…
Opera house modelled after Saudi’s earthen palaces
In a visionary nod to the past, renowned architecture studio Snøhetta has unveiled its design for the Royal Diriyah Opera House, set to…
Canada’s Calgary University chosen as UN water research hub
A prairie university in Canada will be home to a new international water research hub run by the UN
The UN stance on food was a COP-out says Slow Food leaders
Slow Food is a food movement in Europe that find the best Slow Cheese in Europe. Slow Food says COP28 wasn't address agroecology.
Tel Aviv gets an A- for sustainable city
The city of Tel Aviv on the Mediterranean Sea received the advanced grade A- in the ranking of the CDP, the largest international platform…
babaà is the only sweater you’ll want for all seasons
When you buy a sweater you are going to want it to last years not just a season. You will want it to be warm and sustainably made, so the…
‘Forever Is Now’ Art Show Illuminates Giza’s Night Sky in Sustainable Splendor
In Cairo, the third edition of "Forever Is Now" art exhibition unfolded against the backdrop of the Pyramids of Giza.
Visit Sharjah’s ghost village Ad Madam before it’s swallowed by sand
Nestled in the arid landscapes of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, the Ad Madam Ghost Village whispers tales of a bygone era, a haunting…
Dubai buys 20% of Zimbabwe for carbon offset projects
The UAE is buying a part of Zimbabwe the size of the UK for controversial carbon offset projects.
RedSea farms grows from Saudi Arabia to Egypt
RedSea, a climate controlled hydroponics greenhouse business that started in Saudi Arabia, has announced that its business is expanding.…
Earth passes the 2 degree threshold 2 times in November
The world hit over a 2 degree warming this past November, twice
Restoring a synagogue sustainably in Kos, Greece
Sanctity in circularity? How Jewish history and sustainablepractice meet in Greece today. Kos Island, Greece. A sustainable synagogue…
Saudi Arabia announces new natural gas fields in the east
Oil rich Saudi Arabia has announced discovering the lesser evil of fossil fuels, two natural gas fields in what they call the Empty…
Dynamite fishing is at war with the sea
Fisherman in Lebanon make their own dynamite to explode the sea near nature reserves, harvesting tonnes of fish.
Moroccan farms and aquifer saved by water metering
To improve water governance, Sweden, the FAO and the Moroccan government install water meters to stop water theft by Moroccan farmers.…
Meet the Queen of Captagon
The Syrian president's wife, who has been accused of playing a major role in the crimes of her husband and his regime during Syria's…
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…
Two Dips from Lebanesse Cuisine: Ful Medames and Musabaha
Make two flavorful, easy dips at one go, with fresh or canned fava beans and chickpeas. We’re fond of eating beans over here at Green…
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 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…
Ahmad Abu Marhia beheaded while waiting for asylum to Canada
Ahmad Abu Marhia was beheaded just two months before he was due to start a new life in Canada; images of his body left outside his parent's…
The 15-minute city, The Line knocks back expectations to 300,000 inhabitants from 1.5 million
The Line, a 15-minute mega city being built in Saudi Arabia, is supposed to become the flagship development for Saudi Arabia’s Neom…
5 Ways to Boost Your Energy Naturally
You’re tired, drained, exhausted, and you can’t figure out what to do about it. You’ve thrown everything you can imagine at it —…
Dudley Gann Explains: What Is Greenwashing and How to Avoid It
It's crucial to define what greenwashing is and what it isn't. Greenwashing occurs when companies falsely claim to be environmentally…
Dr. Bronner’s All-One magical, regeneratively-grown chocolate
Like a chip off the old chocolate block, the Dr. Bronners’ brand we know and adore for its biodegradable castile soap, is now in the…
Africa’s emerging economic vision calls for ESG innovations of transformed mining industry
During the first week of March, Africa’s development finance leaders convened in Zimbabwe for the UNECA-hosted COM2024 summit amid a…