Cities

Sustainability In The City (of Tel Aviv), To Celebrate 100 Years Now And 100 In The Future

Some green groups are criticizing the city of Tel Aviv for not being sustainable at all; they're also criticizing the city for this new...

Best quotes from Jaime Lerner about sustainability

There is little in the architecture of a city that is more beautifully designed than a tree.

Environment 2020 and Green Commuting Events This March In Tel Aviv

The Ministry of Environmental Protection in Israel lists two important green events for the end of March. Get your pedals on the bike spinning:...

On Peacocks, Eggplants and Urban Sustainability In A Tel Aviv University Community Garden

The Porter School of Environmental Studies (PSES) at Tel Aviv University supports a new garden initiative: How do you stop peacocks from the neighboring garden, that...

Burj Tower In Dubai A Steep Investment During Tough Economic And Environmental Times

It seems that the Emirate state of Dubai is continuing to construct projects that are not only grand but totally unique as well (see...

Ecological Housing Coming Soon to Tel Aviv!

The Green Building in Manchester's Macintosh Village.  An Israeli version, coming soon? Last month, the Tel Aviv municipality implemented some creative solutions to help solve...

Siah HaSade: Permaculture initiative greening Jerusalem

Should I stay or should I go? It’s a common question vexing many people living in Jerusalem, a city suffering from negative population migration,...

Mega Urban Developments In Gulf Region A Natural Disaster Waiting to Happen

(Palm Island in Dubai) A couple of weeks ago I was in New Orleans with my parents at the annual craziness known as Fat Tuesday...

Shimon Peres Inaugurates Israel’s first “Green City,” Kfar Saba

Somewhere between juggling appointments with potential Prime Ministers in-waiting, Israeli President Shimon Peres (pictured with shovel) found time to get his hands dirty in...

Abandoned Building Becomes Urban Bat Habitat in Israel

Sometimes the urban environment is an ideal place for wild animals. Here's an example: In 2006, Petach Tikva's two hospitals merged to form the...

Palmachim: Battle of the Beach Revisited

I have to admit I thought they were fighting a losing battle. Despite the justice of their cause, it seemed that the odds were...

Israeli Company Spotless Creates Sustainable Advertising For Roads

Usually the advertising industry is not considered to be a very ecological industry. Think about  the amount of useless junk mail you get to your...

Abu Dhabi is Proving Ground for Futuristic Podcar People-Mover

Masdar's PRT pod cars. The playground of the rich, Abu Dhabi, is not just a place for playing kick-the-golden-can. Instead of simply finding ways to...

Abu Dhabi to Build the Gulf's Largest Solar Powered Hot Water Project

Jordan's Millenium Energy Industries (MEI) has announced a project to provide 1.3 million liters a day of hot water for a new development in...

Designing from Nature at Jerusalem's Green Design Seminar

Green Design - From Theory to Practice (see preview post here), a major international architectural seminar took place this week here in Jerusalem, bringing...

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Etihad crew denies female doctor from helping passenger in medical distress

A female physician says she and another woman doctor were prevented from helping a passenger during a medical emergency aboard Etihad flight EY16. Was it airline protocol, poor judgment or sexism? Etihad has been asked to explain.

How to Read Your PG&E Bill After Installing a Heat Pump — and What to Expect the First Year

Electricity bill went up after your heat pump installation? Before you call the contractor, read this. A wrong rate plan, unadjusted thermostat schedule, and a missed baseline allowance are usually the culprit — not the system.

The Best of Hobart: Experiences to Have, Places to Visit, and Flavours to Try

Hobart, Tasmania’s capital, is the kind of city that makes you regret not having come sooner. Mount Wellington/kunanyi that shapes the skyline, Bruny Island's dolphins, Port Arthur's convict ruins and Salamanca's Saturday market are all close enough to fit into the same week.

How Responsible Tourism Could Help Protect the World’s Last Wild Places

From Antarctica and South Georgia to the Galápagos and Thailand, fragile destinations are finding ways to manage tourism without shutting visitors out. Visitor caps, conservation fees, biosecurity rules and controlled access can reduce environmental damage while helping fund the protection of wild places.

How Slow Travel Is Changing the Way We Explore

From trekking fees in Nepal and wildlife conservancies in Kenya to visitor limits in Patagonia and strict Arctic rules in Svalbard, responsible adventure travel can help fund conservation, protect habitats, and create sustainable income for local communities.

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Etihad crew denies female doctor from helping passenger in medical distress

A female physician says she and another woman doctor were prevented from helping a passenger during a medical emergency aboard Etihad flight EY16. Was it airline protocol, poor judgment or sexism? Etihad has been asked to explain.

How to Read Your PG&E Bill After Installing a Heat Pump — and What to Expect the First Year

Electricity bill went up after your heat pump installation? Before you call the contractor, read this. A wrong rate plan, unadjusted thermostat schedule, and a missed baseline allowance are usually the culprit — not the system.

The Best of Hobart: Experiences to Have, Places to Visit, and Flavours to Try

Hobart, Tasmania’s capital, is the kind of city that makes you regret not having come sooner. Mount Wellington/kunanyi that shapes the skyline, Bruny Island's dolphins, Port Arthur's convict ruins and Salamanca's Saturday market are all close enough to fit into the same week.

How Responsible Tourism Could Help Protect the World’s Last Wild Places

From Antarctica and South Georgia to the Galápagos and Thailand, fragile destinations are finding ways to manage tourism without shutting visitors out. Visitor caps, conservation fees, biosecurity rules and controlled access can reduce environmental damage while helping fund the protection of wild places.

How Slow Travel Is Changing the Way We Explore

From trekking fees in Nepal and wildlife conservancies in Kenya to visitor limits in Patagonia and strict Arctic rules in Svalbard, responsible adventure travel can help fund conservation, protect habitats, and create sustainable income for local communities.

How Responsible Adventure Travel Can Protect the World’s Wild Places

From trekking fees in Nepal and wildlife conservancies in Kenya to visitor limits in Patagonia and strict Arctic rules in Svalbard, responsible adventure travel can help fund conservation, protect habitats, and create sustainable income for local communities.

Here is how Europe is still buying Russian gas

Greek-linked shipping vessels transported an estimated €2.35 billion worth of Russian Arctic liquefied natural gas to European ports during the first seven months of 2026, according to new analysis from Urgewald, a Germany-based environmental and human rights organization that investigates the financial institutions and companies supporting fossil fuel and other environmentally damaging industries.

Ancient Jewish New Year for Animals revived with global campaign against factory farming

Jewish Vegan Life has launched a global campaign celebrating the New Year for Animals, with synchronized events in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, Montreal and Jerusalem, alongside an international livestream on August 9 featuring partners including Mercy for Animals, The Good Food Institute and Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary.
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