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Breastfeeding by law, in Abu Dhabi

According to Islam, being breastfed is a right for all children. Now Abu Dhabi has passed a clause in their Child Rights law that...

Pesticide poisoning kills two kids in Jerusalem

This is just one reason why I don't allow pesticides to come near my home and children: two children have died, and two more...

Baked Fish With Tahini Recipe

When I think of a meal based on a light protein - something quick to make and yet satisfying - I think of fish....

Climate change and the sea

Major changes in how the planet's marine resources are managed and used are needed to safeguard global food security and ensure the wellbeing of...

Don’t get burned by smokeless cigarettes

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire; but you can still get burned with smokeless, say critics of electronic cigarettes.  They look just like a teensy...

Eating radioactive cesium from Japan? Avoid these seafood products to be sure

Canada is up there on environmental awareness and monitoring contaminants in seafood. It was one of the first countries in the world to talk...

Pomegranates should be your new year resolution

Pomegranates and their ruby-like seeds are one of the fruits that define the Middle East, or at least the Levante side of the Middle...

Erotic eggplant makes baba ghanoush more exciting [photos]

I am a fan of baba ghanoush, and I am a fan of food that looks erotic. In today's way of...

Sow Much Good farmer a CNN hero for spreading her seeds at the urban farm

Sustainable urban farming as a viable concept is now beginning to become popular in many parts of the world, including the Middle East. Middle East...

Domino’s vegan pizza makes global first in Israel

It could be because the country eats kosher, and many people strictly avoid pizza with both cheese and meat. Or it could be because Tel...

Save a tiny Syrian’s life by giving online

Listen up. Several Syrian children froze to death this past week because they lacked adequate clothing. The UN predicts that more Syrians will die...

10 Top Vegan Holiday Recipes From The Middle East

One advantage of eating vegan is that you probably have all ingredients for home-cooked meals in your pantry, all the time. Another advantage, especially...

Moroccan fish trawlers pumping and dumping tons of dead fish into Sea [graphic video]

A graphic indication of unsustainable commercial fishing was conveyed by two environmental watch organizations, Greenpeace and Western Sahara Watch, have revealed severe unsustainable practices...

Wadi Rum Bedouins Defy Nature by Growing Organic Veggies

Who says you can't make the desert bloom? The desert regions of Israel and Jordan have for years been the subject of numerous agricultural...

Syria’s chemical weapons will be dumped into the Mediterranean Sea

The good news is that 800 tons of Syria's chemical weapons are scheduled to be destroyed before the end of December. The bad news...

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Recommended Precious Metals Companies: A Due Diligence Checklist for Retirees

The CFTC, FINRA, and NASAA have jointly warned retirees about precious metals fraud targeting retirement accounts. This checklist provides a structured framework for evaluating any company before transferring savings — and illustrates what credible providers look like across 7 measurable criteria.

Appalachian lithium could supply America with EV batteries for 300 years

A vast and largely untapped lithium reserve may be hiding beneath one of North America’s oldest landscapes, the Appalachian Mountains, offering a surprising twist in the global race for clean energy materials. According to new findings from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), as much as 2.5 million tons of lithium could be buried across the region, stretching from the Carolinas up through New England.

OPEC and energy stocks in the UAE – insight from eToro

Energy equities are responding unevenly to the evolving landscape. Companies with direct exposure to UAE production growth and infrastructure are benefiting from increased activity expectations, while global oil majors face a more mixed outlook.

10 Surprising AC Water Uses Cities Are Ignoring

All air conditioners release water. That's Physics. Cities like Los Angeles pour billions of water down the drain every year. And while home owners who are savvy to water reuse are finding ways to use AC water in the garden (here are 5 ways to use air con water at home), or in art studios (it's basically free distilled water), cities could save water in meaningful ways by using creative ideas. These are solutions you can send to urban planners and those running smart city accelerator programs. Pick one of them and you might win the grant! 

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Recommended Precious Metals Companies: A Due Diligence Checklist for Retirees

The CFTC, FINRA, and NASAA have jointly warned retirees about precious metals fraud targeting retirement accounts. This checklist provides a structured framework for evaluating any company before transferring savings — and illustrates what credible providers look like across 7 measurable criteria.

Appalachian lithium could supply America with EV batteries for 300 years

A vast and largely untapped lithium reserve may be hiding beneath one of North America’s oldest landscapes, the Appalachian Mountains, offering a surprising twist in the global race for clean energy materials. According to new findings from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), as much as 2.5 million tons of lithium could be buried across the region, stretching from the Carolinas up through New England.

OPEC and energy stocks in the UAE – insight from eToro

Energy equities are responding unevenly to the evolving landscape. Companies with direct exposure to UAE production growth and infrastructure are benefiting from increased activity expectations, while global oil majors face a more mixed outlook.

10 Surprising AC Water Uses Cities Are Ignoring

All air conditioners release water. That's Physics. Cities like Los Angeles pour billions of water down the drain every year. And while home owners who are savvy to water reuse are finding ways to use AC water in the garden (here are 5 ways to use air con water at home), or in art studios (it's basically free distilled water), cities could save water in meaningful ways by using creative ideas. These are solutions you can send to urban planners and those running smart city accelerator programs. Pick one of them and you might win the grant! 

Hormuz 2026 Conflict Poses an Energy and Food Security Dilemma in a Warming World

As tensions rise in one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, the ripple effects go far beyond oil—touching food systems, climate pressures, and regional stability

How does Neuralink work?

Current goals are to treat neurological disease like Parkinson’s and restore autonomy to people with severe physical limitations by controlling exoskeletons and prosthetics. There’s also huge potential to improve cognitive abilities such as memory, attention, and languages.

Role of Hair Vitamins in Strengthening Hair Naturally

Hair loss is one of those problems that creeps up slowly. You notice a little extra on your pillow, a bit more in the drain, and suddenly you're wondering what changed. For many people, the answer — or at least part of it — lies in what their body is or isn't getting nutritionally.

Street Vegan in Sri Thanu is a must-stop family lunch spot on Koh Phangan, Thailand

If you’re anywhere near Sri Thanu on Koh Phangan, Thailand, around the yoga centers: Zen Beach, Haad Yao, or Salad Beach—make time for Street Vegan. It's vegan and so satisfying that one meal might convince you that eating plant-based is not a compromise. I suggest for any vegan restaurant owner or chef to come to this modestly-priced venue to learn from a master.
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