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Why we need more lawyers

Environment lawyers fight against polluters. Stand on the right side of the planet.

The young women who danced with Fairuz in Jaffa

A group of girls from Jaffa share the hope for peace by creating a dance troupe that brings together schools with the music of Fairuz.

Meet Istanbul treehugger and journalist Gökçe Uygun

Gökçe Uygun is a treehugger and journalist born and bred in Istanbul, Turkey. Green Prophet interviews her about local sustainable matters.

The toxicity of recycled plastics

A new report from Greenpeace shows the toxicity of recycled plastics

The dirt on chemical recycling in plastics

Choking on plastic bags. Turns out 100 companies are leading greenwashing recycling in the plastics industry. Their so-called "sustainable" approach to reusing plastics is much much worse than you can imagine.

Kadıköy’s zero waste shop Dukkan features the circular economy in Istanbul

The Waste Free Shop initiated by the Kadıköy Municipality of Istanbul on World Environment Day last year, is commended for being one of the best circular economy projects in Istanbul.

CFCs are rising: “This shouldn’t be happening”

We thought we'd solved CFCs but the ozone-depleting chemical is popping up in unexplained ways.

Starting a seed bank at home

Starting a seed bank at home is a great way to preserve family traditions of food and gardening. You don't need to be a biologist or forester: Many families have unique heirloom seeds that have been passed down from generation to generation.

Making organic sourdough from ancient wheat he grows

We feel what happens to food prices and our lifestyle when conflict broke out in the Ukraine and Russia. So much of our daily...

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

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 house in Hebron, The Palestinian Authority circulated on social media. Beheaded for loving men.

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

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Health Canada approves lab grown milk

Canada's approval of animal-free dairy proteins marks a milestone for precision fermentation and the growing alternative-protein industry. Will consumers embrace milk made without cows?

Before Funeral, Auburn University Creates Environmental Scholarship in Memory of Weston Higginbotham

The James "Weston" Higginbotham Endowed Scholarship will support Auburn students pursuing ecological engineering, ensuring that the work Weston cared about so deeply continues long after his passing.

Weston Higginbotham’s Family Declines to Release Cause of Death in Kyoto Forest

The family of Weston Higginbotham,an Auburn University student whose disappearance and death in the mountains near Kyoto, Japan, drew international attention, has declined to publicly release the cause of his death.

5 Reasons Why You Should Save Seeds (and plant them)

Saving seeds from tomatoes, peppers, herbs and flowers helps preserve biodiversity, strengthen food security, and keep heirloom varieties alive. Even a small balcony garden can make a difference.

Bricks and Minifigs, and the Future of Circular Play

A second-hand LEGO marketplace keeps plastic bricks circulating for years instead of ending up forgotten in basements or discarded in landfills. It gives children access to building materials at lower prices. It extends the lifespan of a product that was originally designed to last generations.

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Health Canada approves lab grown milk

Canada's approval of animal-free dairy proteins marks a milestone for precision fermentation and the growing alternative-protein industry. Will consumers embrace milk made without cows?

Before Funeral, Auburn University Creates Environmental Scholarship in Memory of Weston Higginbotham

The James "Weston" Higginbotham Endowed Scholarship will support Auburn students pursuing ecological engineering, ensuring that the work Weston cared about so deeply continues long after his passing.

Weston Higginbotham’s Family Declines to Release Cause of Death in Kyoto Forest

The family of Weston Higginbotham,an Auburn University student whose disappearance and death in the mountains near Kyoto, Japan, drew international attention, has declined to publicly release the cause of his death.

5 Reasons Why You Should Save Seeds (and plant them)

Saving seeds from tomatoes, peppers, herbs and flowers helps preserve biodiversity, strengthen food security, and keep heirloom varieties alive. Even a small balcony garden can make a difference.

Bricks and Minifigs, and the Future of Circular Play

A second-hand LEGO marketplace keeps plastic bricks circulating for years instead of ending up forgotten in basements or discarded in landfills. It gives children access to building materials at lower prices. It extends the lifespan of a product that was originally designed to last generations.

HelloFresh’s pride prepping ad raises a bigger question: we are we still outsourcing dinner?

The backlash against HelloFresh's Pride Month marketing campaign has sparked a wider conversation about food, labor, sustainability, and whether consumers should reconnect with local farmers, butchers, and home gardens instead of relying on subscription meal kits.

Regenerative Wool or Greenwashing? Zentera Responds to Critics

Zentera responds to questions about ZQ wool, animal welfare, regenerative farming, ethical fashion and the fallout from PETA's New Zealand investigation.

The Ocean’s Hidden ‘Dark Web’ Is Being Fished Before Scientists Understand It

Deep below the ocean's surface, in a dimly lit region known as the twilight zone, millions of fish are being caught every year. Scientists say the consequences are largely unknown.
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