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Egyptian Campaigner: ‘Corruption not Climate Awareness is Holding Us Back’

We speak to Egyptian campaigner Sarah Rifaat about the environmental movement and why bureaucracy and corruption are still the biggest barriers to change in...

New Environmental Exhibit Inspires Hope for UAE’s Future

At the end of September an interactive multi-media exhibit, Eco Future, opened at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi. The family-oriented exhibit presents children...

Fungus Forces Family From Sharjah Home

A potentially dangerous form of fungus forced a Gulf family from their home. Is your building sick too? Sounds like a 1950's horror flick, but...

Israel’s Separation Barrier Could Disrupt Ancient Way of Farming Since Roman Times

Water from natural springs burbles in the ancient Roman stone aqueduct as it carries water downward to this village’s ancient terraces. Palestinian families grow...

Nader Khalili-inspired Eco Resort in Oman Wins Big Accolades at WAF

A Nader Khalili-inspired earthen eco resort in southern Oman designed by SSH International won first prize in the Future Projects - Leisure led development...

Dutch Ambassador Sends off Swarm of Sovev Tel Aviv Cyclists

A swarm of cyclists descended upon Tel Aviv on October 5th to participate in the city's third annual Sovev cycling race, and the Dutch...

Dubai to Build Replica of Taj Mahal – Four Times Bigger than Original

Dubai puts itself on the 'I'm-too-ridiculous-to-be-true' map again. This time by planning to build a replica of the Taj Mahal and naming it 'Taj...

Beirut Cyclists Try to Revive Dead Trains and Trams

More than 200 cyclists took over the streets of Beirut Sunday demanding a sustainable public transportation system for Lebanon. Haunted by the pollution poisoning their...

HavvAda Artificial Island Made from Giant Globs of Dirt From Istanbul Canal

Dror Benshetrit designs a Net Zero artificial island off the coast of Turkey. The HavvAda artificial island was designed as an antidote to Turkish...

Jebel Hafit stadium in the desert by MZ Architects

Rock Stadium by Lebanese design firm MZ Architects hasn't been built yet but it has already won two coveted international design awards, including Best...

Masdar Looks to Make Good on Solar Power in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is looking to continue to ensure their promises of bolstering the Gulf Kingdom’s alternative energy is maintained. This month, Masdar CEO Sultan...

GreenBo Planters Help Your Patio Garden Grow

Looking to build a city or vertical garden in a cramped space? These designer planters from Israel grow deep, and are good for carrots...

Oxygen Villa is One Giant Prefabricated Mashrabiya Home

Egyptian studio House designed a beautiful prefabricated Mashrabiya home called Oxygen Villa. Comprised of modular boxes with both vertical and horizontal screens, this solar-powered...

How Arab World Buildings Use Energy (Infographic)

Tunisian buildings are the most energy intense in the Arab world.  Carboun has released a powerful infographic which details how energy is consumed in the...

Istanbul Deemed the ‘New London’ for Middle Eastern Investors

Turkey is reforming its property laws according to Reuters. Among other changes, new laws will double the amount of land foreigners are allowed to...

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

The Space Orchestra, and the search for extraterrestrial life, to eclipse celebration

The event will livestream eclipse views from Iceland and northern Spain, where the eclipse will be total, while the 35-member International Space Orchestra, made up of astronauts, scientists, engineers, and researchers—performs a new orchestral interpretation of Voyager by PJ Harvey.
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