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African Land Grab Continues – Middle East Is Major Buyer

According to the Worldwatch Institute's latest report on land grab, the oil-rich Gulf nations are big buyers of foreign land Since 2000, an estimated 70.2...

Israeli Tomato-Based Dye Replaces Crushed Bugs in Starbuck’s Pink Drinks

Tomat-O-Red colors foods that appetizing pink color and even offers health benefits. Like eating Shakshouka every day? Starbucks made waves with their eco-move away from...

Bahrain Balances Traditional and Modern Medicine

Bahrain’s health authority has established four directives to regulate the sale and prescription of traditional, alternative medicines. This step was taken in response to...

Get Your Blood Tested for Heavy Metals

If you live in the west or the east, in an economically advanced country or a repressed one, getting a blood test is always...

Protect your heart With bananas

What's sweet, good for you, and comes in completely biodegradable packaging? Bananas, of course. Don't let June's seasonal fruit distract you from picking up a...

Khat Juice is Pumping Up Israeli Hipsters at a Price

An illuminating article in Haaretz describes how certain industrious Israelis realized the marketing potential of khat juice - an exhilarating stimulant made from extracts...

Saudi Arabian Bukhari Rice

Pilgrims from Uzbekistan brought Ruz Bukhari with them long ago, as they traveled to Mecca and Medina. We're sure they traveled by camel caravan, but nowadays pilgrims make their haj in all kinds of ways, even by bike. Along the way, the recipe infiltrated borders, as recipes tend to do, with Pakistan, Afganistan, and Arabic countries, eventually reaching Yemen.

Ancient Music Therapy Revived in Turkish Hospital

Doctors at the Memorial Hospital, Istanbul, help patients' recovery with soulful music. In the Intensive Care unit, Dr. Erol Can puts a flute to...

Environmental Health Courses Not In Best Medical Schools: New Study

Air pollution is one of many environmental factors that impact public health. But doctors aren't learning about this, finds new Israeli study. According to...

Breast Milk Worth More Than Oil

Jet fuel in breast milk? Breasts getting bigger than generations ago? These are just two discoveries that investigative journalist, Florence William’s, shares in her latest book about the environmental impact on breasts.

Potato Salad With Middle Eastern Flavors (RECIPE)

This olive oil and lemon-based potato salad brings bright flavors to your mezze. Traditional mezze appetizers tend to based on vegetables. In our hot, dry...

Olive Prices Hit Hard – Explained

Middle Eastern olive oil producers are baring the brunt of falling oil prices Olive oil prices have hit a 10 year low, severely impacting producers in...

Natural perfume maker

Ayala Moriel has captured and bottled natural Middle East smells and made them into natural perfumes. With captivating names, perfumer Ayala Mor from Canada has...

Cheap Olive Oil Threatens to Destroy Middle East Growers and Suppliers

Can there be ways to protect olive oil prices and the sustainable ways of olive farming in the Middle East? The price for olive oil...

Asbestos Exposure Raises Cancer Rates in Lebanon

Asbestos, linked directly to mesothelioma, a rare form of lung cancer, is still present in many products used daily in Lebanon. But there's no...

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How Responsible Tourism Could Help Protect the World’s Last Wild Places

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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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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

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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.

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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.

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Ancient Jewish New Year for Animals revived with global campaign against factory farming

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The Space Orchestra, and the search for extraterrestrial life, to eclipse celebration

The event will livestream eclipse views from Iceland and northern Spain, where the eclipse will be total, while the 35-member International Space Orchestra, made up of astronauts, scientists, engineers, and researchers—performs a new orchestral interpretation of Voyager by PJ Harvey.

Canada’s healthcare became the world’s digital health laboratory. Now Europe is taking notice

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Jewish Climate Network founded so innovators don’t leave their identity at the door

Rather than retreating from climate change work, the Jewish Climate Trust organization has backed a new initiative designed to strengthen both climate action and Jewish community.
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