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A Profile of Iraq’s Environmental Woes

What do you know about Iraq's environmental issues? Well, if you're anything like me surprisingly little considering its pivotal place in the Middle East I...

Moshe Safdie Goes To China

Moshe Safdie exports his pixelated design concept to Qinhuangdao, China Israeli-born architect Moshe Safdie is famous for his "Habitat 67" design created for that year's...

Doha and Tel Aviv Launch Two-Wheel Options for Urban Transportation

  Tel Aviv is preparing to launch a bike-sharing program, joining over 200 cities in the world that already operate such systems. The pessimists and optimists will...

Masdar Reps Head Stateside To Recruit Bright Green Talent

Masdar's big recruitment drive started at the UAE embassy in Washington D.C. The success of Masdar City and future cities like Masdar depends in...

Time For A Cycling Revolution and “Critical Mass” In Cairo

Before the 25th of January no more than 150 cyclists could pedal together without attracting police authorities' attention. In Cairo, Inji El Abd from Cycling for...

The Holy City & The Windy City To Form Historic Environmental Partnership

Representatives from Jerusalem and Chicago will sign a "green" MOU next month in the windy city. We need mammoth human collaboration in order to surmount...

Libyan Revolution Will End Gaddafi’s Green Visions

Desert pivot irrigation project is one of Gaddafi's several "eco wonders" that could be axed In a way, it might be possible to have empathy...

Israel’s IDE Uses Waste Heat in China for “Greener” Desalinated Water

IDE's new desalination plant in China is powered by excess heat from power plant nearby. Israel has been a world leader in desalination technology and...

Nuclear Power Continues World Dependence on Middle East Oil

Out of the frying pan...are uranium reserves to run out in a decade? In its haste to free itself from oil-powered electricity, during the ...

Interview With Dubai’s Most Innovative Design Couple

Robert Ferry and Elizabeth Monoian working in their Abu Dhabi Studied Impact Design studio. Robert Ferry and Elizabeth Monoian have made the United Arab...

Astonfield Renewable Resources to Help Oman Tap 200 MW of Solar

Solar potential in Oman has gone unused till now. That is about to change Indian renewable energy company Astonfield Renewable Resources, which has dedicated...

Nabito Architects To Build Amazing Spiral Skyscraper In Abu Dhabi

Nabito Architects in Barcelona are negotiating with Abu Dhabi engineers to build these stunning sustainable skyscrapers. Dubai's skyline is going to look increasingly dull compared...

Human Fertilization Starts at the Bottom

A banal for-profit product for the Third World may revolutionize the treatment of human waste In the Middle East and other regions with increasing water...

Replacing Depleting Oil Will Shortly Outpace Fresh Demand

Peak oil poses biggest threat to peak oil, Wikileaks cable shows You think a population approaching seven billion puts pressure on oil supplies? Soon, just...

Saudi Citizens Release Documentary Criticising Lack of Flood Protection

The short documentary highlights the lack of adequate flood protection in Saudi, after floods killed four this winter and left over 120 people dead...

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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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