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Jordanians, Israelis and Palestinians Collaborate to Save the Jordan River

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SPNI Boycotts Ministry of Environment Gala Over New Settlement

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI) announced yesterday that they would boycott the 60th anniversary gala evening held by the...

Shari Arison Officially Launches Water Services Company Miya

Shari Arison, Israel's wealthiest citizen, took advantage of the International Water Congress in Vienna to formally announce Miya. The new company aims to make...

The California-Israel Chamber of Commerce to Bring Top Israeli Cleantech Companies to the US

For four days in November up to fifteen Israeli cleantech companies are to be given VIP access to top decision makers including potential partners,...

"Sustainability Brothers" a Model for Collaboration of Different Environmental Activists

There are many types of environmental activists.  Not only are there those concerned with one type of environmental issue rather than another (such as...

Palestinian Eco-Activism is on the Rise

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No Sweat Apparel's Organic Ts Help Bring Peace to the Middle East

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EcoMum keeps it Green and Sexy!

Well the kids are back at school, time to pamper ourselves a little. Being an EcoMum is not all about being knee deep in...

Greater Amman Municipality Introduces Recycling in Amman

As the population of Amman, capital of Jordan increases, so does the amount of trash produced per day. The most recent estimate is that...

Dov Khenin Will Take Your Questions Now

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Selling a Vision of Hope To Advance Clean Technology and Peace in the Middle East

Today’s guest post is by Nissim Dahan, who is working to sell his “Vision of Hope.” Dagan envisions a network of individuals and organizations...

Greenpeace’s "Rainbow Warrior" Comes to Israel

It’s not just Morrissey and Paul McCartney who are on tour in Israel this summer, but Greenpeace’s legendary Rainbow Warrior ship is also paying...

Jordanian Ministry of the Environment Launches Eco-Cities of the Mediterranean Forum 2008

In a press conference held last week the Jordanian Minister of Environment, His Excellency Khaled Irani, announced the launch of a Jordanian initiative called...

Israel's Ministry of Environmental Protection to Clean Up the Kinneret

It's a drawback to being popular: Litter has become a big problem on the coast of the freshwater Kinneret lake (the Sea of Galilee). To...

Do Jaffa Oranges With Carbon Label Make Them Green Oranges from the Garden of Eden?

How many shades of green can a Jaffa orange be? Israeli fruit and vegetable grower and supplier Mehadrin (owned by Hadarim, a property and...

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The Evolution of Nutrition Advice Over the Last 50 Years, According to Trainer Peter Embiricos

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Sámi shaman drums: why owning one could get you killed in Scandinavia

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Flying the friendly skies… but can we get out in 90 seconds?

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Most of the world’s marine protected areas are polluted by sewage

Research from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and the University of Queensland, published in Ocean & Coastal Management, found that nearly three out of four marine protected areas (MPAs) worldwide are exposed to sewage pollution.
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