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Organic Waste Collection And Composting In The Works For Israeli Municipalities

Hey, are you gonna use that? Israeli residents may soon be able to put their banana peels to good use. Organic waste - such as...

NY Times: Masdar City’s Just A Futuristic Playground For The Rich

"Cancer City": Even if Masdar City does materialize against all odds, Nicolai Ouroussoff doubts its relevance to the rest of the sustainable world. The...

From Capitalistic Pig To Living In A City Tree

Once a conspicuous consumer, Tami Zori – the founder of CityTree – is now trying to become the embodiment of green living. Tami Zori (left)...

Israeli Environmental Protection Ministry to Rank Israel’s Beaches on Green-ness

How green is your local beach?  Soon you'll be able to check its ranking. Israel's Mediterranean beaches are an attraction for tourists and locals alike....

Abu Dhabi Building To Achieve All Five Green Building “Pearls”

The Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority paves the way for sustainable building in the increasingly "green" emirate. Although green building codes have existed in the United...

Pick A Global Work Party In The Middle East: 10-10-10

Join hands with your fellows in the Middle East on 10-10-10 and drive down atmospheric carbon concentrations. There is no better way to subvert the...

Water Problems in Cyprus Worse Than Those of Israel, Syria and Lebanon

This dry lake bed in southern Cyprus used to be one of the island's main reservoirs Cyprus, an island politically divided into a Turkish northern...

Abu Dhabi Shifts Westward As “Beautification” Replaces Souqs

Will Abu Dhabi's municipal plan to "beautify" old souqs forever alter its cultural flair? Not long ago I described my hometown in Virginia, where humble...

Ormat Technologies Secures US Funds For Geothermal Plants

Ormat plans to harvest more power from the depths of the earth with additional funding from the US Dept. of Treasury. Despite failing to meet...

New Design Approved For Jerusalem’s Giant Glass Museum Of Tolerance

The glassy new plans for the Museum of Tolerance reflect badly on the nearby environment. During the festival of Sukkot, Jews worldwide are camping out...

Party With The UAE’s “Green Sheikh” On 10/10/10

On 10-10-10, thousands of people worldwide will roll up their sleeves and put their environmental conviction to work, including the "Green Sheikh." Given the continued...

Which Earthy, Temporary Home Would You Choose? Sukkah City, NYC 2010

New York City will host "The People's Sukkah Choice" on Union Square during the Festival of Sukkot. In Great Falls, Virginia, where my parents...

Tel-Aviv’s $60 Million Eco-Office Tower A Go

Tel Aviv's first 'green' office tower uses recycled, sustainable and domestic building materials and ecological maintenance procedures for a long-term...

Why Israel Breathes Easy On Car-free Yom Kippur Day

Israel's green campaigners note the quiet streets and clear skies on Yom Kippur Day Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement, is the holiest day...

Atoning for Environmental Sins in the Kitchen this Yom Kippur

Avoid environmentally unfriendly cooking habits in the new year The Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur begins this Friday night, September 12. In Jewish tradition this...

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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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