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Majadra Means Lentils and Rice

In every Middle Eastern country, people eat Majadra, the working man's dish of lentils and rice topped with fried onions. The basic recipe is...

Expats claim UAE is diet-proof

Exercise in the United Arab Emirates: If more people did it, maybe the UAE wouldn't be the 18th fattest country in the world. Photo...

Smog in Cairo

Smog in Cairo is a year-round issue, but it is particularly bad during the autumn and winter months when weather patterns trap pollutants, creating a period known as the "black cloud". The air quality is often poor, with a high concentration of fine particulate matter (\(PM_{2.5}\)), and varies daily and seasonally due to industrial and domestic emissions, waste burning, and dust. 

Eid Al-Adha: Getting close to your meat

Green Prophet's Daniella witnesses the Muslim holiday ritual slaughtering of a sheep, in Jaffa. Last Friday I was determined to find a sheep slaughter....

Natural and Organic Food Product Expo Planned for Dubai

The organic market is growing at an exponential rate in the United Arab Emirates, and a new Middle East Natural & Organic Products Expo...

From Bombing Center to Strawberry Capital

Planting berries as a means for financial independence in the West Bank. This story has been reported by the Mideast News Source, the Media...

Agrotop's Green Henhouse Hotel For Humane Poultry That Matches EU Standards

Chickens won't cluck at this: Aside from making life more comfortable for the hens, Agrotop's henhouse incorporates wind and solar power, recycles wastewater, and...

Order Negev Nectars’ Sustainable Milk and Honey CSA Box in America

Negev farmer Doron Akiva, grows organic olives for Negev Nectars. His piece of land has reputedly been farmed since the time of David and...

"Food for Thought" Conference in Tel Aviv

Advertising itself as Israel's first food-focused conference, "Mazon Le-Machshava" or food for thought, opens in the Tel Aviv port next Thursday, November 19. In addition...

Don't Sit Close To Your CFL Lightbulbs, They May Cause Skin Cancer

Working or praying too close to CFLs? They may cause skin cancer to warn Israeli health officials. A big "green" confession: I never did...

West Bank Village of Yaabad Deals with Industrial Pollution

When we wrote about the new Herbawi Home Center in Jenin earlier this year, we wondered if it would bring suburban living to the...

Hazon Hosts Jewish Food Conference in California

If you are in the California area this winter and you care about food issues, consider heading to Hazon's annual food conference, from...

Make your own pesto at home!

3 bunches of basil (green or purple) 2 cloves of garlic (not frozen) 1/4 to 1/2 cup of olive oil 1/4 to 1/2 cup of walnuts (or pine nuts) Salt to taste A large squeeze of lemon juice Make it extra delicious by adding in 100g of parmesan Make it extra healthy by adding in a handful of nettles. 

Cell Phone Towers and the NIMBY Syndrome

We’ve all seen them - those tall, ugly masts holding any number of cellular transmitter/receivers. Without them we wouldn’t have the modern convenience of...

A Vegan Omega 3 for Vegans and Vegetarians

Vegans, vegetarians, and vegawarians make a difference every day by not eating meat.  The meat industry is one of the leading industries responsible for...

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Who Owns the Farm Robot? A State of Jefferson Startup Takes on Carbon Robotics

In California's self-proclaimed State of Jefferson, a small agricultural technology company is challenging the dominant laser-weeding business model. Laudando & Associates believes farmers should own and repair their AI-powered weeding tools rather than pay ongoing subscription fees. The approach has put the company on a collision course with industry leader Carbon Robotics, sparking a patent dispute that has pushed the Jefferson startup toward overseas markets while raising broader questions about ownership, right-to-repair, and the future of farm automation.

Etihad offers free travel insurance to any visitor to the UAE

Talk about a way to woo your visitors. Etihad, the UAE's national carrier has decided to offer free travel insurance to visitors heading to the UAE.

Weston Higginbotham’s Funeral Set for June 17 as Family and Friends Honor Environmentalist

The family of environmentalist and eco-engineer in training, James "Weston" Higginbotham will gather with friends, classmates, and supporters on June 17 in Birmingham, Alabama, to celebrate the life of the Auburn University student whose death in a Kyoto forest in Japan touched people around the world.

Health Canada approves lab grown milk

Canada's approval of animal-free dairy proteins marks a milestone for precision fermentation and the growing alternative-protein industry. Will consumers embrace milk made without cows?

Before Funeral, Auburn University Creates Environmental Scholarship in Memory of Weston Higginbotham

The James "Weston" Higginbotham Endowed Scholarship will support Auburn students pursuing ecological engineering, ensuring that the work Weston cared about so deeply continues long after his passing.

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Who Owns the Farm Robot? A State of Jefferson Startup Takes on Carbon Robotics

In California's self-proclaimed State of Jefferson, a small agricultural technology company is challenging the dominant laser-weeding business model. Laudando & Associates believes farmers should own and repair their AI-powered weeding tools rather than pay ongoing subscription fees. The approach has put the company on a collision course with industry leader Carbon Robotics, sparking a patent dispute that has pushed the Jefferson startup toward overseas markets while raising broader questions about ownership, right-to-repair, and the future of farm automation.

Etihad offers free travel insurance to any visitor to the UAE

Talk about a way to woo your visitors. Etihad, the UAE's national carrier has decided to offer free travel insurance to visitors heading to the UAE.

Weston Higginbotham’s Funeral Set for June 17 as Family and Friends Honor Environmentalist

The family of environmentalist and eco-engineer in training, James "Weston" Higginbotham will gather with friends, classmates, and supporters on June 17 in Birmingham, Alabama, to celebrate the life of the Auburn University student whose death in a Kyoto forest in Japan touched people around the world.

Health Canada approves lab grown milk

Canada's approval of animal-free dairy proteins marks a milestone for precision fermentation and the growing alternative-protein industry. Will consumers embrace milk made without cows?

Before Funeral, Auburn University Creates Environmental Scholarship in Memory of Weston Higginbotham

The James "Weston" Higginbotham Endowed Scholarship will support Auburn students pursuing ecological engineering, ensuring that the work Weston cared about so deeply continues long after his passing.

Weston Higginbotham’s Family Declines to Release Cause of Death in Kyoto Forest

The family of Weston Higginbotham,an Auburn University student whose disappearance and death in the mountains near Kyoto, Japan, drew international attention, has declined to publicly release the cause of his death.

5 Reasons Why You Should Save Seeds (and plant them)

Saving seeds from tomatoes, peppers, herbs and flowers helps preserve biodiversity, strengthen food security, and keep heirloom varieties alive. Even a small balcony garden can make a difference.

Bricks and Minifigs, and the Future of Circular Play

A second-hand LEGO marketplace keeps plastic bricks circulating for years instead of ending up forgotten in basements or discarded in landfills. It gives children access to building materials at lower prices. It extends the lifespan of a product that was originally designed to last generations.
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