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Spine Bike Built to Break When Stolen

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A $7000 Electric Car Coming to the Middle East?

It won't take you long distances, but it will take you around town; and at a reasonable speed too. Electric cars of various...

Alon Tal Paints a Picture of Israel’s Environment Wrongs and Rights (INTERVIEW)

Joshua interviews Israel's most influential and accomplished environmentalist, Dr. Alon Tal.  Where is Israel at in terms of environmental protection?  Get the scoop here. Israel...

Volt Battery Catches Fire in Crash Test But Beats the Renault Fluence EV

Claimed to be one of the world's safest cars, the Fluence EV scored lower than Chevy's Volt in Euro NCAP crash tests. Not...

Dubai Does Big Bus Tours

A Dubai Big Bus passing ultra luxurious Atlantis on the Palm hotel. Green is where the money is. The futuristic city of Dubai is often...

Coin-Covered Car in Dubai “Recycles” Nearly $6,000

 This flashy car gives a whole new meaning to recycling! Image via Virendra Saklani/Gulf News Reflecting the Emirati obsession with flashy cars, a Pakistani man has...

Critical Mass of Cyclists to Test Jerusalem’s Bike Paths

During this month's 'Critical Mass' in Jerusalem, cyclists will check out the city's new bike paths. Maybe it's because Israel is becoming a nation of...

Twirling for Tripoli’s Car Free Day

Spinning for a car-free day in Tripoli, Lebanon. Though not clear of cars, the streets were considerably less congested and polluted. Like in many...

We Almost Lost Our Green Grand Mufti?

Trying to "talk to God" a passenger tried to open plane's emergency door mid-flight. The Grand Mufti of Egypt is considered "very green" according to...

American Fined 80 Bucks For Sleeping on Dubai Train

At least there is public transport in Dubai. Don't get too comfy though. You'll get fined for falling asleep. We've all heard stories of...

Is Bicycle Sharing Coming to Beirut?

Could a bike sharing system work in Beirut? Bicycle sharing has become all the rage in certain cities in the past few years, ever since...

Tuataras Not Hybrids Rule the Road at Dubai Car Show

An SSC Tuatara at 444km/hour or a Nissan Leaf? As Europe, North America and even Israel rolls out modest EVs and hybrid cars, they...

Better Place Electric Car Co. Raises $200 Million

A pregnant me at the very sunny Better Place visitor center last year. With the launch of the first nationwide electric car networks rolling...

Bike Sharing Launched in Nicosia, But Environmental Commissioner Has His Doubts

Bike sharing sounds like progress, but not if the plan only supports leisurely (and not commuting) cycling and without proper biking lanes. It was only...

Cypriot Law Threatens to Discourage Cycling

A new law in the works in Cyprus may deter cycling (and therefore promote more carbon-emitting forms of transportation). We've heard some pretty crazy stories...

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Black fathers live longer than non-fathers, new study

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