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Dubai Properties Faces $7.3 Million Lawsuit

Who to believe? That Dubai properties hasn't paid or that Hopkins Architects reneged on their agreement? There are different species of architectural firms operating in...

Studied Impact's Power Plant Fit For Living

Sun, wind and solar updraft, could this skyscraper be the world's first dual power plant and residential building? It's not easy to shine in Dubai,...

Mercer’s Oman Eco-City Ranking Suspect

Can a city relying on oil revenue and desalination really be labeled "eco"? (Image by dislona via flickr) At first, we felt a surge of...

Sheikha Mai Saves Bahrain's Architectural Heritage

After her grandfather's house was demolished, Sheikha Mai committed to preserving Bahrain's venerable places Image by dunsky via flickr Though most of our architectural...

BBC Series Celebrates UNESCO "Heritage Heroes"

Finally environmental and cultural preservers, not destroyers, receive recognition UNESCO has ordained 890 world heritage sites around the world, one-third of which belong in...

Jordan Society for Renewable Energy's Eco-House Education

JRES plans to make learning about renewable energy a reality for all citizens Though not everyone in Jordan has an eco-conscience, such as the...

Heat pumps and cleantech in Helsinki, Finland

Other areas for business development, partnership and expertise? Processing forest product waste (which comes from the pulp and paper industry) –– in bio-diesel, Finland’s Neste has built the biggest renewable energy plant in Singapore for certified palm oil. And st1, another company, can efficiently create bio-ethanol from the food industry with end products going to farms as feedstock.

Preserving Acre's History, Heritage and People

A living conservation laboratory (above): a new partnership with Rome will boost Acre's efforts to protect its ancient history, making it more sustainable architecturally...

Climate Change Poses Threat to Egypt’s Farming, Tourism, Water Supply (Video)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffl4MMGLLPk&feature=related This light-hearted clip bears a serious warning of what Egypt might look like in 2150. Climate change threatens to drastically reduce Egypt’s agricultural production...

Robert Upton’s Philosophy of Planning and the Middle East

"How Do We Want to Live?" asks England's Former Secretary-General of the Royal Town Planning Institute Robert Upton at an urban planning conference in...

Oscar Diaz and Colombia’s sustainable cities

Mr. Oscar Diaz Inspires Israeli Planners to Build For People, Not Cars. We promised to bring more news from the Technion-Israel's Institute of Technology, where...

The Center For Urban & Regional Studies 40th Anniversary Conference

Oscar Edmundo Diaz and Robert Upton Are Expected to Share Urban Planning Pearls With Israel Before globalization,  ideas and technology ambled across the...

Ginger Dosier: When Architecture and Chemistry Mix

Dosier's fearlessness of the science of construction sets her apart from her peers We were so intrigued by Professor Ginger Dosier, the Architect at...

UAE Prof. Ginger Dosier Grows Sand Bricks, Naturally

The Better Brick? Although kinks need to be worked out, applying microbiological principles to design could revolutionize building materials. This researcher says she's found...

Emirates Green Building Council: You Don’t Have to Be Rich to Build Green

Does The First Arabian Construction Week Signal a Greener Middle Eastern Building Policy? We have brought disturbing news from Dubai this week: a smuggled...

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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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