Transportation

Bike Sharing Down to a Science

New algorithms make bike sharing more efficient. The environmentally-friendly concept of  bike-sharing is taking over European cities like Paris, and Tel Aviv is about...

VW and GM in Full Gear for Electric Cars in Qatar

VW's XL1 looks great and saves fuel.  But is it affordable? Although the much written about Better Place electric car concept is a favorite on...

Clever Human-Powered Transport Proposed for Low Carbon Masdar City

Minneapolis Rollerblade Inventor Wants Masdar Biking Monorail Skyways Why can't getting around be as safe and comfortable as sitting in a car, and yet be...

Gulf States On Track To Build “European-Style” Rail System

An extensive network could link the GCC states as early as 2017. The benefits of railways are getting renewed attention worldwide. Though there are doubts...

Tel Aviv’s “Fast Lane” For Traffic Safety and the Environment

Commuters will ride for free. But will the toll-run "fast lane" help solve Tel Aviv's increasing traffic nightmare? Looking for a faster way to get...

Segway “Police” Achieve Fame For UAE Corniche Cleanup

Known as the "Corniche Police," these cousins have transformed Ras al Khaimah's urban park. Despite their numerous environmental faux-pas, like the RAK global warming park,...

Environmental Oxymoron: A ‘Green’ Filling Station In UAE

Dubai’s Emirates National Oil Company (Enoc) launches the first “green station” in the UAE. The station features solar-powered lights, a waterless car wash system, eco-friendly products, and the vapor recovery system, a new technology that reduces carbon emission and fuel wastage.

Jordan’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Set For 2012 Inauguration

To unclog Amman's road arteries, the municipality hopes to bring its state-of-the-art public buses online by next year. While it's neighbor brings Better Place electric...

Will the Saudis Be the Last to Get into the Gas Guzzler Biz?

A last hurrah for the age of oil as Saudis look to build the Gazl gas guzzler. History, if there is any, will not look...

“Lease Mobiles” Take Over Israel’s Crowded Roads

How much recyclable material will this new Mazda have when it goes to the shredder in 2030? Lat year 2010 was a record year for...

Israel train catches fire

There is a serious chance you can die in Israel from taking the train, riding the bus or driving a bike. Electric bikes are...

Hybrid Bus To Offer Israel A Cleaner, Quieter Public Transport Option

A pilot program will bring a greener hybrid bus to Israel's Sharon region. Here’s some good green news for 2011 in Israel: In addition to...

How Do You Solve Traffic Congestion in Cairo? With Helicopters Taxis, Apparently

Desperation and an entrenched car-culture is pushing Cairenes towards outlandish solutions to their hellish traffic congestion In the bursting-at-the-seams megacity of Cairo, it seems that...

Poison at the Pump: Israel Gas Stations Major Groundwater Polluters

OECD lays down the law: Israeli gas stations still causing pollution, despite efforts to improve. Above: seaside gas station in Tel Aviv. Petroleum and the...

Chevy Volt Hybrids Made From BP Spill Oil Booms

Oil booms and other rubber and plastic wastes are now becoming car parts The recent 5 month oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico...

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

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Adamah in Los Angeles wants to make Jewish climate action local, practical and spiritual

At a time when climate anxiety can feel abstract and overwhelming, and being Jewish something people may need to hide in big cities, Adamah Los Angeles is trying something different: turning Jewish values into local climate action with dirt-under-the-fingernails practicality.

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For families with kids, pets, or anyone trying to build a cleaner outdoor space, removing old astroturf is one of the simplest ways to reduce unnecessary exposure to plastics and heat. Some past studies suggest that if kids have played on these surfaces you need to wash their hands. 

Is artificial turf bad for your health?

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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.

Adamah in Los Angeles wants to make Jewish climate action local, practical and spiritual

At a time when climate anxiety can feel abstract and overwhelming, and being Jewish something people may need to hide in big cities, Adamah Los Angeles is trying something different: turning Jewish values into local climate action with dirt-under-the-fingernails practicality.

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For families with kids, pets, or anyone trying to build a cleaner outdoor space, removing old astroturf is one of the simplest ways to reduce unnecessary exposure to plastics and heat. Some past studies suggest that if kids have played on these surfaces you need to wash their hands. 

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Artificial turf, the green plastic stuff that is supposed to look like grass, was sold to many home-owners as a clever compromise: a green-looking surface that makes you feel homey, but which needs no mowing. It survives heavy use, and in dry places like Middle East deserts, and in California or Texas, it can replace thirsty lawns. But it is toxic.

Renewables hit 5,149 GW in 2025 as the world edges away from oil shocks and fossil-fueled conflict

“In the midst of uncertain time, renewable energy remains consistent and steadfast in its expansion,” said Francesco La Camera, IRENA’s Director-General. “A more decentralised energy system, with a growing share of renewables and more market players, is structurally more resilient.”

What Is Liberty HealthShare, and Should I Learn More?

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Zentera drops “ethical wool” claim after PETA exposé into ZQ-certified farms

The New Zealand Merino Company, now rebranded as Zentera, has quietly removed the phrase “world’s leading ethical wool brand” from its website, a notable change that comes after a disturbing investigation by PETA Asia-Pacific into the company’s ZQ-certified wool supply chain, PETA reports to Green Prophet.

Fresh Fava Bean Soup, A Vegan Springtime Recipe

Somehow vegetables with short seasons excite the imagination and appetite more sharply than produce that’s available all year around. Good Middle Eastern cooks have many recipes for delicate fava beans, and this turmeric-fragrant soup is one.
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