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A film depicting Cairo's recyclers in garbage city is in the running to receive one of the film world's most distinguished honors. An independent...

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Mass Weddings Are Going Green

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Go Green With Jordan’s New Environment Generation

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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....

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Muslim President Calls for Rain Prayers on Sunny Friday

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Make Your (Book) Mark With Plastic Bags

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Hanukkah Chocolate Coins Recipe

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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

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