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Sushi, Healthy or Risky – 3 Factors to Consider

Sushi always seemed so healthy, but there are less healthy issues to think about It’s summer, it’s too hot to eat stew or pie, so...

Abu Dhabi Eco-Chicks Host Green Drinks Iftar Dinner Tomorrow Night

Abu Dhabi's Eco-Chicks are at it again, this time time with a Ramadan spin. The Abu Dhabi Eco-Chicks have been up to all kinds of...

Foods that are natural sunscreens

A diet of Turkish salads can protect you from the sun, within. We all want that "hot" summer glow that comes from a day at...

Pest-resistant Super Wheat “Al Israeliano”

Based on the ancient "emmer" a new strain of pest-resistant super-wheat emerges from Israel. Perhaps harking back to biblical times, or resonating with Israel's...

Arak, The Middle East’s Favorite Tipple

Arak - spirits flavored with anise seed. A seductive (and sustainable) drink loved all over the Middle East. The waiter comes carrying a tray with...

Cool Down From the August Heat with Low-Energy Sun Tea

Sun tea is nature's equivalent of the crockpot... minus the electricity. We each have our own way of dealing with the Middle East's harsh sun...

Olive oil pioneer inspired by Jewish sources

A search for a cure to his own health problems led to a whole new profession for Dr. Shaul Eger – including a recipe for olive oil chocolate.

Healing with herbal tea

Herbal teas, as far as the eye can see, and all with healthy benefits. Although visits to the doctor are often necessary in the winter...

The natural herbs guide to female sensual health

We look at herbs and minerals from around the world used to improve female sensual health. When in doubt, ask your local witch.

4 New Ways to Have Fun with Watermelon

Ever thought of doing more with your watermelon than simply slicing and dicing? Are you melting in the sticky Middle Eastern summer? Well here is...

RECIPE: Golden Roasted Potato Wedges

Who can resist a potato? These crisp-skinned potato wedges seasoned with olive oil and Middle-Eastern herbs make a great side dish for any meal. The...

Chemicals Colouring Our Food – A Rainbow to Avoid

When it comes to your food, are you eying the list of added colours? Red, blue, yellow and green, there is an absolute rainbow of...

Organic Farms Growing in Dubai

Dubai's government is developing more organic farms, but oil-dependent desalination plants used for water casts a shadow on their carbon footprint News from Dubai in...

Interview With Locavore Expert Leda Meredith

Green Prophet's interview with "locavore" author Leda Meredith reveals a wealth of ways that eating locally-grown foods helps to green the planet. We do...

Fresh Tomato-Coriander Salad to Spice up Your Summer

A fresh sprig of coriander is so versatile and delicious! I have always found it difficult to differentiate between the various types of green...

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Shebara hotel Saudi Arabia – is it eco-luxury dream or desert illusion?

A new breed of luxury has landed on the Red Sea, mirrored pods floating above coral reefs, reflecting sky and sea like something not entirely of this Earth. Energy powered by solar powers, drinking water pulled from the sea using desalination. 

Roof replacements and a changing culture of all-women teams in Canada

All-women roofing team Summit Sisters installs a sustainable metal roof in Ontario as climate change forces Canadians to rethink asphalt shingles and choose longer-lasting, eco-friendly roofing options.

Poop in the East River shows the city’s rat problem and what people like to eat

New York ecology and health can be monitored by a jug of water a week.

Billie Eilish’s Mom Maggie Baird Launches “Climate Kitchen” on Public TV

Maggie Baird, best known as the mother of Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell, is stepping into a much larger spotlight, this time as a climate storyteller.

Monitoring farmers’ tillage patterns from space

Tillage is one of the clearest signals of how a farm treats its soil. Intensive plowing can degrade structure, release carbon, and increase erosion. Conservation practices—no-till, cover cropping, minimal disturbance—do the opposite. They build soil, retain water, and support biodiversity. But until now, measuring these practices at scale has been slow, expensive, and often self-reported.

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Shebara hotel Saudi Arabia – is it eco-luxury dream or desert illusion?

A new breed of luxury has landed on the Red Sea, mirrored pods floating above coral reefs, reflecting sky and sea like something not entirely of this Earth. Energy powered by solar powers, drinking water pulled from the sea using desalination. 

Roof replacements and a changing culture of all-women teams in Canada

All-women roofing team Summit Sisters installs a sustainable metal roof in Ontario as climate change forces Canadians to rethink asphalt shingles and choose longer-lasting, eco-friendly roofing options.

Poop in the East River shows the city’s rat problem and what people like to eat

New York ecology and health can be monitored by a jug of water a week.

Billie Eilish’s Mom Maggie Baird Launches “Climate Kitchen” on Public TV

Maggie Baird, best known as the mother of Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell, is stepping into a much larger spotlight, this time as a climate storyteller.

Monitoring farmers’ tillage patterns from space

Tillage is one of the clearest signals of how a farm treats its soil. Intensive plowing can degrade structure, release carbon, and increase erosion. Conservation practices—no-till, cover cropping, minimal disturbance—do the opposite. They build soil, retain water, and support biodiversity. But until now, measuring these practices at scale has been slow, expensive, and often self-reported.

Hydrophilis SCUBA gear could make us one with the sea

Hydrophilis, Oliver Isler’s experimental rebreather suit, reimagines diving by reducing drag, eliminating bubbles, and bringing humans closer to the natural movement of marine life.

Alcohol the night before work in the heat may raise inflammation, study finds

If you work as a roofer, landscaper, pool builder, or in construction, installing garden slabs or solar panels, building sheds, or working on outdoor home improvement projects, take note of new research that can help you protect your heart.

April Is National Garlic Month

April is National Garlic Month! We’re close to the end of April, but fear not: the North American garlic harvest lasts through July, and you can pick up the bulbs until Fall. Even after the green stalks wither and the bulbs are drier, your garlic will remain pungent for any months if you store it well.
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