Food waste activism art from Israel
An Israeli artist demonstrates against food waste through snail mail and an elaborate feast he created from food bin waste
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Developing nations want the rich to pay for climate change
So the world's largest climate event, COP27, now happening in Egypt meets the usual challenges. A few key points stick out.
Environmental Awards and Prizes
List of global environment prizes.
Two tons of microplastics on Israel’s Mediterranean Sea coast
A new study shows that the Israeli part of the Levantine coastline of the Mediterranean Sea is contaminated with over two tons of micro-plastics
Plastic pollution in the ocean as storm sewers vomit onto Jaffa beach
The Jaffa storm sewer was openly washing onto the sea bringing with it a mass of oily pollution and plastic bits that have built up over the city during the last 6 months
The Line has started construction, Bedouin protestors evicted sentenced to death
Drone footage of The Line underway. Meanwhile Bedouin who live there are sentenced to death for protesting eviction.
Only 5% of America’s plastic is ever recycled
Most plastic is not recyclable in America.
Death by modesty police? Iranian women burn head coverings to protest #MahsaAmini
A young Iranian woman, 22, has died in custody after being arrested by Iran’s morality police for improper clothing. Her death sparked anger on social media under her name #MahsaAmini.
Marine Pollution in Kuwait and what we can do to protect our ocean
A short primer on the problems with marine pollution in Kuwait: oil spills, dredging, sewage discharge and ballast water from ships.
B Corp’s sustainability status slides as Nespresso joins the ranks
Nespresso is now a B Corp. A fair trade organization along with B Corp members are outraged.
Recycle your contact lenses
New research presented by the American Chemical Society at their August meeting warned of the damage disposable contact lenses cause after they are flushed down our home plumbing, a daily habit of many of the 45 million Americans who wear them.
Money and energy-saving laundry tips
Small changes add up. Here are some tips to doing your laundry sustainably. These tips are good for the planet and for saving money too.
UN climate conference forgets faith, women and youth, say MENA groups
The UN's climate change conference, with the worst names, COP27, will happen in Egypt this year.
Injuries and Accidents at Hotels: When are Hotels Liable?
Staying at a hotel should be a safe experience, but accidents and injuries can happen. When someone is injured at a hotel, they may wonder if it’s possible to hold the hotel liable and obtain compensation for the injuries. To do this, it is important to show that the hotel had a duty to keep […]
A World Connected by Carbon Neutrality: JD.com Amongst Companies Fighting for Change
Completing the circle are corporations and businesses, who through initiatives have the ability to not only influence governmental policy but also present consumers with more opportunities to be sustainable in their lives.
Holding back the deserts with a saxaul tree
Africa is getting its Great Green Wall, meanwhile Saudi Arabia is also suffering from climate change-induced draught and is starting to do something about it by planting more local trees that love the desert.
Yemen is starving, Ukraine war is making it worse
Ongoing conflict, poverty, and draught have millions of Yemenis in the crossfire. They are starving.
Ukrainian Waldorf friends moving to Israel? The Spring School wants to help
Are you are family, teacher or practitioner from a Waldorf community in the Ukraine? Are you coming urgently to Israel to settle? If yes, we are 400 families from the Tel Aviv- Jaffa community who want to help.
What You Need to Know if You Are Considering Litigation
Maybe you have been exposed to toxins at work, or have witnessed an environmental crime. There are laws to protect you, your community and your business.
Quick Ways to Identify if you have Chosen the Right Attorney
If you are in need of an attorney and you have to hire one quickly, then a little extra research is extremely important. Many people just pull the trigger of hiring an attorney randomly. They jump on to Google, find the first lawyer and presume him or her to be the best bet for them. […]
How Do You Fight a Personal Injury Case?
You can be hurt saving the world. But it doesn't mean you have to bear the costs if you get hurt along the way.
What are the Key Benefits of Corporate Social Responsibility?
Corporate social responsibility benefits are often understated outside of the business world.
Effortless Ways to Help the Environment and Save Money in the Process
What are Gen Zs doing? Starting your own local bee farm can help save the planet and save you money on sweet stuff: honey
Electric cars and lithium for batteries? Serbs revolt against Rio Tinto
But as always the case, lithium batteries that are good for your Tesla in Oakland or Montreal might be terrible in someone else's backyard. As we speak the Serbians are heavily fighting against lithium mining by Rio Tinto, and are calling out the government for its corruption.
Solar power for 10 mosques
Muslims are also environmentalists and a group of them from a few NGOs want to help 10 mosques in the world go green. As part of the activities of the Ummah for Earth alliance during the UN Climate Change Summit (COP26) Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa announced a new initiative aimed at reducing the carbon […]