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Regenerative Agriculture is our only hope for saving the planet

What is regenerative agriculture and how can it be applied to solve so many planetary problems?

Ottolenghi’s Kohlrabi Salad

We took strange, bumpy kohlrabi and made a refreshing winter salad from it.

Fall Armyworm invades Middle East devastating crops

Fall Armyworm is invading the Near Middle East. New reporting app aims to mitigate risk, spread awareness. Have a half billion to spare? The UN is fundraising.

American irrigation research finds watering sweet spot for agriculture and earth

Every drop counts in the Middle East and North Africa. How can we learn to better manage water on national scales. Some new research offers tips.

Tips for giving the ultimate kind of charity

Hydroponics farming is a good solution for growing food in countries where water is scarce. A USAID program gives training to local farmers so they can grow their own food and livelihood. This couple are from Jordan. 

Ancient farm in Spain gets UN recognition

The UN recognizes the importance of ancient Spanish farming techniques. With climates similar to the Levant and influenced by North Africa, there is so much the Middle East can learn from Spain.

Invest in “climate nice” rice bonds

You might invest in coffee or gold. But if you invest in climate-nice rice production, the cornerstone of global food security you will be doing a better thing for this planet. 

New vegan milk made from hummus (or chickpeas)

It's known as a wonder protein and since the launch of the Impossible Burger based on pea protein, companies around the world are looking...

Creating a World Seed Bank? Meet the UN in Rome

Emer wheat is one of the world's oldest cultivated grains. What about plant diversity in this species and thousands of others? How can we hold onto the past for our future? We need a world seed vault.

Israelis want to know: Where has all the butter gone?

Butter has been missing from Israeli markets for well over a year. Why isn't supply meeting the demand?

Iranian Tahcheen – the Eggplant and Mushroom Rice Recipe

A sumptuous Persian vegetarian recipe with eggplant, rice, and mushrooms.

The 17 best olive varieties

There’s a wide variety of olives to enjoy. Learn more about the different types, their nutrition, health benefits along with a tasty recipe to go with them.

Yemen, Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan among the world’s hungriest countries (UN report)

In Afghanistan, 3.6 million people are reported to be in "emergency" (IPC Phase 4) levels of food insecurity, with another 10 million at "crisis" (IPC Phase 3) levels. In South Sudan, about 6.35 million people, or 54 percent of the total population, are estimated to be severely food insecure.

Sesame ideal crop for drought regions in the US

Climate change is a reality. New research shows that drought-tolerant crops like sesame (the main ingredient in tehina!) is an ideal alternative in regions that have relied on cotton or sorghum.

The Olive, Its History

The history and legends of the noble olive.

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Good gardens start with good seeds. Learn how to choose reliable seed companies, avoid poor-quality seeds, understand heirloom and hybrid varieties, and store seeds for better germination.

La Profumoteca: The Sicilian perfume shop that remembered my daughter’s first scent

Seven years after creating her first perfume in a small Sicilian shop, my daughter had just three drops left. A family-owned perfumer in Palermo helped us recover the scent of her childhood.

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Ukrainian design studio Pilsok, known for its popular Beetle backpack, transforms discarded car airbags into a striking designer jacket honouring Ukraine's emergency rescuers.

PeaceTech is the next CleanTech. And we’ve been building it for decades.

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China brings back battery swapping for electric trucks. Remember Shai Agassi and Better Place? We do

CATL is building thousands of battery-swap stations for electric trucks. Can China succeed where Israel's $850 million Better Place experiment failed?

Rainwater nowhere is safe to drink

As winter rains approach the Middle East, scientists warn that PFAS forever chemicals contaminate rainwater worldwide, even in Antarctica.

Elon Musk’s flying Tesla Roadster is here. My 13-year-old son thinks it’s the future

My 13-year-old son told me about Elon Musk's flying Tesla Roadster while we were hiking. Could flying electric cars transform our cities, reduce roads and make more room for trees?
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