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Elias Messinas Builds On Green Education From Israel and Practice in Greece

There's a phenomenon that's hit the world, and Israel is no exception: designers, restaurants, grocery stores, companies and architects "in the green know" are...

Israel's Knafo Klimor Architect Firm Build Agro-Housing Apartments In China

Slated for a 2011 finish date, Knafo Klimor Architects look to be the first Israeli firm hired to design a green building in China....

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...

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The Myths Killing Your Fleet’s Carbon Numbers

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Good gardens start with good seeds. Learn how to choose reliable seed companies, avoid poor-quality seeds, understand heirloom and hybrid varieties, and store seeds for better germination.

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Beyond the Beetle Bag: Pilsok transforms car airbags into a jacket that honours Ukrainian rescuers

Ukrainian design studio Pilsok, known for its popular Beetle backpack, transforms discarded car airbags into a striking designer jacket honouring Ukraine's emergency rescuers.

PeaceTech is the next CleanTech. And we’ve been building it for decades.

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The Myths Killing Your Fleet’s Carbon Numbers

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Ukrainian design studio Pilsok, known for its popular Beetle backpack, transforms discarded car airbags into a striking designer jacket honouring Ukraine's emergency rescuers.

PeaceTech is the next CleanTech. And we’ve been building it for decades.

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China brings back battery swapping for electric trucks. Remember Shai Agassi and Better Place? We do

CATL is building thousands of battery-swap stations for electric trucks. Can China succeed where Israel's $850 million Better Place experiment failed?

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As winter rains approach the Middle East, scientists warn that PFAS forever chemicals contaminate rainwater worldwide, even in Antarctica.

Elon Musk’s flying Tesla Roadster is here. My 13-year-old son thinks it’s the future

My 13-year-old son told me about Elon Musk's flying Tesla Roadster while we were hiking. Could flying electric cars transform our cities, reduce roads and make more room for trees?
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