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A non-Jew’s guide to keeping Kosher

All about keeping kosher and lists of what is necessary in order to be kosher. It also includes why it may be better for the environment.

Sonovia’s denim starts with a sustainable, ultrasonic dye

Sonovia is expanding the new technology of using ultrasound soundwaves to cut down emissions in the textile industry. Via the use of physics, Sonovia is harnessing the power of ultrasonic cavitation jet-streams to impregnate textiles with color.

In memory of green deen Ibrahim Abdul-Matin: “the earth is a mosque”

Environmental activist, green deen, Green Prophet, urban strategist and author Ibrahim Abdul-Matin passed away in California on June 21, 2023. He was only 46 and leaves behind a wife and children. Abdul-Matin interviewed several times on Green Prophet leaves legacy of deepening democracy and environmental advocacy. 

Leda Meredith, Foraging Pioneer: August 6, 1962 – May 24, 2023

Life, work and books of Leda Meredith.

Bloomsday, James Joyce and the poetry in climate change

A poetic look at climate change, drought and a celebrated Irish poet, James Joyce.

5 American tips for a more sustainable Israel

An American in Israel gives her viewpoint on sustainability habits in Israel versus New Jersey

Captura harvests CO2 from the Sea

  The next time you open a container of carbonated water, sparkling wine or a soft drink you might wonder if the inventors of this...

Breaking the Habit: Healthier Alternatives to Smoking

Smoking can look cool or chic and in the Middle East smoking tastes like fruit in the form of shisha, which can be just as bad as regular cigarettes

Meet Israel’s Eco-Rabbi David Pearlman Paran

Meet David Pearlman Paran, an eco rabbi helping to bring faith into current sustainability questions

The dirt on chemical recycling in plastics

Choking on plastic bags. Turns out 100 companies are leading greenwashing recycling in the plastics industry. Their so-called "sustainable" approach to reusing plastics is much much worse than you can imagine.

Kadıköy’s zero waste shop Dukkan features the circular economy in Istanbul

The Waste Free Shop initiated by the Kadıköy Municipality of Istanbul on World Environment Day last year, is commended for being one of the best circular economy projects in Istanbul.

Unleashing the Potential: How Remote Work Can Boost Employee Productivity

#Vanlife is a great way to live and work remotely for a year or two

Boat trip tips for an eco-friendly sailing experience 

Sustainable boating can be approached from a number of angles.

What is the Environmental Impact of Plastic Surgery

Plastic surgery is harmful to the environment. Here's how.

10 Reasons Why Cremation is Good for the Planet

There are many ways you can return to the earth, each with its benefits and drawbacks. To help you decide read the reasons why cremation is good for the planet. 

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Adidas wanted to sell one shoe. Then it stepped into a global culture war

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Stardust’s $10 billion plan to blot out the sun

Israeli-American startup Stardust Solutions has raised $75 million to develop technology that could cool the Earth by reflecting sunlight. Is solar geoengineering becoming a real industry?

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Does Starbucks use lab-grown milk? Starbucks tested precision-fermented milk from Perfect Day in 2021, but is it hiding in your latte today?

Alien chemistry crashed through a roof in New Jersey

meteorite crashed through a New Jersey roof carrying ancient salts, organic compounds and amino acids. After a few too many visits to Ontario’s Crystal Cave — and my own mysterious fireball in the forest — I have questions about the alien chemistry falling around us.

Adidas wanted to sell one shoe. Then it stepped into a global culture war

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Scientists make lead-free perovskite solar cells that can weather the elements

Scientists have developed a “raincoat” for lead-free tin perovskite solar cells, helping them withstand air, moisture and heat while maintaining high efficiency.

Europe’s mountain plants are paying off an extinction debt

Europe’s mountaintops may look richer in plant life, but rising species numbers are masking the disappearance of alpine specialists as temperatures climb.

AI is finding cancer tumors faster, but this jury is out on whether outcomes are being impacted

Could AI see breast cancer before the human eye can? UCLA researchers find that artificial intelligence may help detect missed cancers and flag women at higher risk, but important limitations remain.
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