Transportation

Israel Becomes A Nation of Pedalers (Cycling Freaks)

You can lose your life cycling on the roads in Israel. Almost once a month, a cyclist gets killed by a car by a...

Fast Forward Asks, "What is the Best Mode for Public Transportation in Lebanon?"

A bicycle?  A train?  A bus? What is the best mode of public transportation for Lebanon? Fast Forward, the organization that led a protest...

Abu Dhabi Calls On Its Residents to Stop Polluting the Environment… With Abandoned Cars

Abu Dhabi tells its residents not to pollute the environment by abandoning their cars. We've heard of personal cars causing all kinds of pollution...

Darreja Campaign Encourages Sustainable Transportation in Lebanon

Is the solution to Lebanon's reliance on carbon emitting personal vehicles as simple as a two-wheeler? One hundred and fifty cyclists demonstrated how easy...

Pumping $30 Million Into Cycling Tourist's Pedals

In 2008, the Israeli government announced a 20 million shekel (around $6 million US) plan to revamp cycling tourism. Upping the ante, the government...

Dubai Metro Expands to Three More Stations, Increasing Ridership

Dubai Metro works on expanding ridership and cutting down on personal vehicle usage, adding three more stations last week. The Dubai Metro system, which...

The Israel Defence Forces Looks to Hybridize Its Jeeps

An IDF jeep posted at the Jordan River, West Bank. Image credit Green Prophet The Israel Air Force is doing it (with solar panels), and...

"Look Ma, No Hands": Will GM's New Self-Guided Electric Car Catch on in Macho Middle East?

Will "no hands driving " work in the macho Middle East? It seems the race to create the most innovative electric powered vehicles has become...

Konnichiwa World! Better Place Launches Electric Taxis in Tokyo

Taxis can't wait all night to recharge: The Better Place battery switch is showing another way for electric cars, in Tokyo. A few days ago,...

Time to Hook Your Car Onto the Road Train?

Road train hauling works for truckers, mate. But will it work for cars in the Middle East? All aboard! A road transport concept known...

Middle East Airlines Wait for the Volcanic Ash to Settle

The Icelandic volcano has both environmental and economic effects. Some Middle East passengers are stranded in Europe and wonder if it's time to think...

Lebanese Prefer "Green With Envy" Maseratis Over Eco-Friendly Hybrids Cars

Inside view of Maserati MC Sport: worth 300 grand? Maybe for some wealthy Lebanese who are more interested in "green" of the envious variety....

Israel's Grid Will Never Handle Renewable Energy Goals

No green "juice" for your Better Place electric car? Energy expert says Israel's infrastructure will never be able to fulfil renewable energy goals....

Honda’s U3-X Electric Unicycle Could Outrace the Dying Segway, Sideways

Not a car, not a bike, not a buggy, not a lawn mower. Check out Honda's one-wheel unicycle. Middle East readers want to know:...

Maurice Test Drives The Better Place Electric Car: "Like a Dragster"

Maurice charges a Renault Fluence: He'll have a bit of a wait 'till he owns one. As a Green Prophet contributer, I decided that...

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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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