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Public Transportation Takes Flight In Dubai

Will more people in Dubai catch on to merits of metro-riding, ditch the car, and reduce their carbon footprint? We've already established that the Emiratis...

Lease Your Roof To A Fiddler, A Farmer, or An Independent Power Producer

Need a place to park your solar panels or urban garden? SEGlet's website offers a revolutionary crowdsourcing solution Real estate has taken on a...

From City Sewage to Solar and Wind as Dexia Enters Israel’s Green Circus

A burst pipe soon thing of the past? News about new investment in Israeli cleanteach tends to be dominated by announcements of new and advanced...

Tap Into Auxiliary Water Supplies With Your AC

Gallons of water can be produced in hours.  The world water crisis is a definite fact, and the availability of fresh water for drinking, cooking,...

Architect From Fortune 500 Company Criticizes Middle East’s “Glass Monsters”

Glass may be beautiful, but in the Middle East, it's far from eco-friendly It's one thing for environmental bloggers to criticize architects or project managers...

Ashkelon’s Proposed Natural Gas Power Plant Still Not Environmentally Friendly

Ruptures in natural gas pipelines like this one could cause a gas-fired power plant to shut down. Ashkelon's planned gas-fired power plant is being hailed...

500 Tonne Food Waste Undermines Holy Month Of Ramadan

Officials in Abu Dhabi launched the "Think before you waste" campaign to help prevent food from piling up in landfills during Ramadan While Muslims are...

What is Causing Breast Growth in Chinese Toddlers?

When was the last time you checked the ingredients in your baby's formula? A mystery is unfolding in the central area of Wuhan and the...

BrightSource Energy One Step Closer to World’s Largest Solar Plant

If the California public approves, Brightsource Energy will proceed to construction in the Fall despite rare desert tortoise Although BrightSource Energy pulled out of the...

Haim Dotan’s Tao of Architecture

Israeli  Haim Dotan incorporates the soul of nature into his art and architecture Few things make our green hearts soar more than an architect with...

If Homo Sapiens Want A Home, They’re Gonna Need Some Biodiversity First

If our leaders don't get their hands dirty and effect real plans to protect biodiversity, we stand to lose the land we live on ...

Should Cities In The Middle East Be More Dense, Like Manhattan?

Though urban density is better for the environment, we don't have to give up all the benefits of country living (such as locally-grown food) Though...

Despite Everything, Shrinking Dead Sea is a Popular Tourist Destination

Tourists still love the Dead Sea's mineral rich waters. But for how long? Despite the fact that the Dead Sea is shrinking by as much...

We Are All Connected: Heat Wave In Russia Affects Egypt’s Wheat Supply

Egypt is the world's largest importer of wheat; could Russia's heat wave (and subsequent ban on grain exports) become Egypt's hunger? Bill McKibben...

Get Mad With Bill McKibben: 10-10-10

Get mad about poor energy policies that are heating up our planet, and then get organized on 10-10-10 I was taught the value of balanced...

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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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