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Wind Energy and Organic Farming Collide in Western Turkey

Virgin wilderness on Turkey's western coast is threatened by the construction of new wind infrastructure. Above, an image of a traditional Turkish windmill. An organic...

An Israel Alone, Dependant On Natural Gas

With Israeli electricity prices set to rise nearly 9%, government officials are trying to plan for the long-term, at least until the next energy crisis.

What Modern Society Can Learn From a 2,800 Year Old Earthen Water Well

Leading researchers from around the world gathered in Istanbul, Turkey last week to marvel at the sustainability of ancient water conservation methods. Even though World...

Basel Burgan: A Force Behind Jordan’s Anti-Nuke Movement

Our interview with activist Basel Burgan, a leading figure against nuclear proliferation for energy, in Jordan.  The Jordan Times reports that energy officials have expanded...

Understanding Jordan’s Nuclear Ambitions

Begin with a 3-pronged disclaimer: I’m no engineer; I’m as political as a daisy; and since leaving university, my preferred way of learning is fairly...

Is Real Madrid’s $1 Billion Artificial Island Another Reason to Support Barcelona?

If you need another reason to support the Barcelona soccer team, this might help: in order to expand their fan base in the Middle...

Saudi Arabia Dumps Oil in Time for US Election Season

A fleet of oil tankers is heading from Saudi Arabia to the US in order to drive down "unjustified" oil prices of $127 per...

Syria’s Seeds Are Locked Away in Norway, But Are Seed Vaults Safe?

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault locked safe away in Norway has once again opened its steel doors welcoming 25,000 new seed samples including varieties...

Where Can You Find the World’s Most Expensive Gasoline? Probably Turkey.

After a rise in the cost of gasoline on Tuesday, Turks are now paying what may be the world's highest price for the precious...

Israeli Cleantech VC Nears $100 Million Goal

The finish line is in sight for Israel Cleantech Ventures (ICV), which has been racing towards a $100 million goal. ICV is an Israeli venture...

Promise of Blackstone’s Millions May Keep Israel Focused On Cleantech

Israeli entrepreneurs are world renowned for their high tech talents and ingenuity. Funding has always been the problem. But now Israeli cleantech start-ups may...

In the West Bank, Springs of Contention

As West Bank settlers develop water sources, Palestinians say they are excluded. Which narrative is right? Ein Ariq, WEST BANK -- A convoy of white...

Israeli Defense Forces Polluting Groundwater with Impunity

Eighteen months ago, Itzhak Ben-David, the Israeli Environment Ministry's deputy director for enforcement, visited several Israeli army bases in the West Bank.  What he...

Dubai Might Buy Solar off Roofs

Dubai's electric utilities are considering buying back power generated from solar panels on the roofs of houses and office buildings. Last year, the city carried...

Food Security Overwhelming More Than 1 Million Syrians

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) issued a special alert on the food security situation in Syria this past week, voicing serious...

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Seven years after creating her first perfume in a small Sicilian shop, my daughter had just three drops left. A family-owned perfumer in Palermo helped us recover the scent of her childhood.

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