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Rio+20 and the Arab World: ‘Our Leaders Have Failed Us’

Arwa Aburawa - July 8, 2012

Let down by world leaders (again) at Rio+20, green Arab researcher Mohamed Abdel Raouf says it's time for a less top-down approach to solutions It's...

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The Shard is Qatar’s London land grab

Tafline Laylin - November 10, 2015

When Britain's own financing institutions staggered under the weight of the 2008 economic crisis, a Qatari consortium stepped in to finance The Shard in London-...

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Arab Building Showcases Traditional Green Architecture

Arwa Aburawa - July 31, 2012

A building in the Lower Galilee which showcases traditional architectural Arab styles with ecological benefits demonstrates that modern concerns can be resolved with ancient...

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Jerusalem Dig Reveals First Etrog Tree in the Holy Land

Karin Kloosterman - July 5, 2012

Ramat Rachel is an ongoing archeological dig on the southern outskirts of Jerusalem. A 2,500-year-old garden at the site, probably built by local Judeans,...

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Environmentalists: “Explore Alternatives to Red-Dead Canal Project”

Arwa Aburawa - July 3, 2012

Following the Israeli Minister's green light for the Red-Dead Canal project, Friends of the Earth Middle East are calling for alternatives to the project...

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Hassan Fathy-Inspired Regenerative Home Planned for Buddhist Center

Tafline Laylin - July 2, 2012

Scott Howard is among a growing number of people working on building projects that are not only eco-friendly, but actually help to regenerate natural...

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Pisa Italians and Arab Immigrants Lean Closer Through Public Art

Linda Pappagallo - June 28, 2012

Green Prophet runs into an interesting event in Pisa, Italy. When tourists visit Pisa, Italy they discover not only that the tower really does...

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Omer Arbel’s Green-Roofed 23.2 House is Framed With Sacred Reclaimed Timber

Tafline Laylin - June 28, 2012

23.2 is only the second house that Jerusalem-born Omer Arbel has parented since opening his own practice in 2005, but the Vancouver-based architect demonstrates...

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Beirut Bulldozers Tear Down Ancient Phoenician Port to Build Skyscrapers

Tafline Laylin - July 2, 2012

Bulldozers in Beirut tore down remains of a 2,500 year old Phoenician port on Tuesday with blessings from the Culture Minister. Eventually, three new...

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Qatar’s Msheireb Regeneration Project Will Be Largest LEED Cluster in the World

Tafline Laylin - June 28, 2012

Qatar is targeting 76 Acres of LEED Certified Buildings When complete, the Msheireb regeneration project in the heart of Doha's historical district will feature the...

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Qatar’s Temporary Rio +20 Pavilion is Shaped Like a Soaring Falcon

Tafline Laylin - June 28, 2012

Everyone who constructed pavilions for the recently-completed Rio +20 conference in Brazil was required to source their materials locally and to employ members of...

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Gaza’s Water Too Dangerous To Drink

Arwa Aburawa - October 23, 2012

According to a recent report by charities, Gaza's only source of fresh water is contaminated with fertiliser and human waste The water and waste infrastructure...

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Israeli Site Advertises Moon Dwellings

Tafline Laylin - June 25, 2012

Amid soaring real-estate prices that sent scores of protestors to the streets last year, an Israeli company recently ran a marketing campaign for affordable...

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Tel Aviv and Beirut Are Most Expensive City for Expatriates

Linda Pappagallo - June 24, 2012

Beirut overtakes Abu Dhabi and Dubai, becoming the most expensive city for expatriates in the Middle East region, after Tel Aviv According to Mercer’s latest...

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Acre Father Aims to Make His Capital Green

Leigh Cuen - June 22, 2012

Ilan Suisa, a father of four from Akko (Acre), aspires to make his ancient hometown the environmental activism capital of Israel. According to news reports he...

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