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Green Prophet’s 11 Eco Heroes of 2011

Our VIP list of 11 environment heroes for the Middle East 2011. If you don't know these people already, now is the time to start....

Green Muslims Top ‘Muslim 500’ List

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12 Uber Simple Steps to Green Your Life in 2012

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Muslim President Calls for Rain Prayers on Sunny Friday

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Make Your (Book) Mark With Plastic Bags

Get one up on Rumpelstiltskin by turning plastic shopping sacks into uber-artsy bookmarks.  I really hate giving cash gifts.  Gift cards aren't much higher on the...

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Light Bulb Terrarium and 5 New Uses For Old Light Bulbs

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Find Last-Minute Christmas Gifts at 6 Sustainable Stores in the Middle East

The wonderful thing about living in the Middle East is that we have so many holidays each year. But we like to celebrate the...

Preparing for Societal Collapse from Environmental Breakdown

In a post-apocalyptic world, you must be prepared to face everything! Are you prepared for what could happen in the event of a total economic...

INTERVIEW: Sofiah Jamil Talks Faith, Women & Climate Justice

We speak to Muslim green campaigner Sofiah Jamil about the environmental threats facing Southeast Asia and why climate justice alone isn't enough Sofiah Jamil is...

Apple-Potato Latkes for Hannukah, with cinnamon cream RECIPE

A new twist on Hannuka's potato latkehs: The kids look forward to the same latkehs year after year, but adults sometimes want something a...

First Arab Woman Ever to Win Nobel Peace Prize

Tawakkol Karman accepting the Nobel Peace Prize last Saturday in Oslo, Norway. Photo via the NY Times. Tawakkol Karman, a Yemeni journalist and political activist...

Should Mosques Be Muzzled?

A spiritual call to prayer or noise pollution? Some communities seek ban on mosque call in Israel Should Israel be more lenient than Europe in...

Sustainable Golf in the Middle East

Bisharat Golf Course in Jordan is a golfer's green gone brown, including biodegradable golf balls Golfers love sunshine, warm dry air and a chance to...

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