Transportation

Zero S Motorbike Gives "Electric" Thrills In Cities and Sand Dunes

(Zero S electric road bike goes from 0 to 50 km/hr in just 2 seconds, and can maintain speed for 2 hours on single...

Israel's Ben Gurion Airport To Get Green Facelift

Not only are Middle Eastern airlines such as Qatar Airlines and airports getting involved in "greening up their act." Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, one...

As Better Place Tests Battery Replacement Technology in Japan, Is Better Place the Best Electric Car Company?

Shai Agassi’s Better Place electric car company seemed to be on the right track with their conception of a totally electric family sized car. The...

Lebanese Auto Dealer Signs On To Eliminate Its Carbon Footprint

Knowing how much carbon dioxide your company is producing is the first step to reducing it. Good news from this sphere in Lebanon: the...

Go On "Hajj" To Mecca and Medina On Saudi's New High Speed Train

Millions of Muslims go on the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina every year. A new high speed train planned by Saudi Arabia...

Will Israeli Hightech Workers Lose Their Leased Cars and Pay Taxes on Parking Spots As The Government Goes Green?

(View of parking lot below Azrielli Center in Tel Aviv) They giveth and then taketh away: The recently Annual Report issued by the Bank of...

Etihad and Qatar Airways Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Etihad Airways from the United Arab Emirates has signed an agreement with Masdar (the same group developing the world's first carbon neutral city), to...

Jerusalem-Tel Aviv Train To Cut Through Heart of Precious Nature Reserve

If all goes to plan, passengers will not get to see the beautiful Yitla Stream, or what is left of it, on the train...

India's Tata Nano Could Change the Mobility of Millions

Green Prophet first met Gal Luft, an Israeli-American lobbyist and alternative energy educator in Washington for the Set America Free Coalition, when Karin covered...

Innowattech's Coming To Sidewalks and Electric Avenues, Near You

Prof. Haim Abramovich, from the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at the Technion Israel Institute of Technology. We'd written about the energy harvesting company Innowattech earlier on...

Best quotes from Jaime Lerner about sustainability

There is little in the architecture of a city that is more beautifully designed than a tree.

Environment 2020 and Green Commuting Events This March In Tel Aviv

The Ministry of Environmental Protection in Israel lists two important green events for the end of March. Get your pedals on the bike spinning:...

Powerful 150hp Natural Gas Sedan From Iran

Iran Khodro, a Peugeot partner for producing its line of  405 and 206D sedans, announced the production of what it claims is the world's most powerful...

Does Israel Really Need the INFINITI Luxury Car?

Attention being given by TV and other advertising media regarding a new line of luxury sport vehicles being introduced into Israel makes one wonder...

Abu Dhabi is Proving Ground for Futuristic Podcar People-Mover

Masdar's PRT pod cars. The playground of the rich, Abu Dhabi, is not just a place for playing kick-the-golden-can. Instead of simply finding ways to...

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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.

How to safely remove astroturf and plastics from your backyard

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.

How to safely remove astroturf and plastics from your backyard

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?

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?

Health insurance is a regulated financial product. Insurers operate under binding contracts, overseen by state insurance commissioners, that legally obligate them to pay claims meeting policy terms. Policyholders who believe a covered claim was wrongfully denied have legal recourse through state regulatory channels.

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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