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Nominate Your Green Prophet Eco Hero for 2011

Green Prophet launches the Green Prophet Eco Hero 11 Award for 2011. Who are your eco-heros for the Middle East and North Africa region? With...

Green Pilgrimage Network Promotes Sustainable Religious Pilgrimage

Religious leaders will gather in Assisi, Italy (home of St. Francis of Assisi) to launch the Green Pilgrimage Network next week. Religious pilgrimage is an...

Book Review of Edgelands: Journeys into England’s True Wilderness

Edgelands are the spaces outside of towns and cities that play host to a rough element. Largely considered no-man's-land, they too deserve attention, Marion...

Faith Leaders Prepare For Upcoming Climate Summit In South Africa

With forty days left till the latest climate conference held in Durban, South Africa, faith leaders are preparing to fight for the environment I think...

The Death of Two Men – Muammar Gaddafi and Steve Jobs

When Steve Jobs died, the world mourned. But the Arab World is throwing a party at news of Gaddafi's violent end. How are these...

Etsy “Local” Stores in Egypt, Israel, Jordan and Dubai

Regional Etsy shops unite to form old-fashioned collaborative studios, online. Etsy, the online handmade and vintage shopping platform, has done amazing things to help people...

Jordan’s Princess Alia Calls for Humane Animal Slaughter Ahead of Eid al-Adha

H.R.H. Princess Alia Al Hussein (pictured right) is known around the world as an advocate for animal rights. She is currently on a mission...

Bono Fixes the World the Jewish Way of Sukkot

Bono's ONE organization advocates inviting hungry people into your sukkah this holiday time. Bono and Sukkot. These are two words that you have...

Mosaic of Lost Socks feature recyclables as Art

Mosaic artist Ruslan Sergeyev and the "My Wave" recycled ceramic art creation on Netanya promenade.  Festival includes a mosaic of lost socks. Photo by...

Palestinian Women Breaking Gender Stereotypes in Environmental Activism

While the political debate on the future of a Palestinian state fails to make any progress towards peace, local grass root initiatives, led by...

Interview with Andrew Sell, Founder of Hipcycle

Hipcycle, a new online marketplace for upcycled products, shows mainstreamers that upcycling can be hip. Shopping local and sustainable is always best, but when you...

The Green Sheikh: Love Your Children and They Will Love the Planet

For this month's column, the Green Sheikh suggests that giving children a sound, stable, kind upbringing in turn cultivates their relationship to nature. When we...

Book Review: ‘The Ethical Tragedy of Climate Change’ by Stephen Gardiner

Stephen Gardiner argues that climate change is a combination of the 'prisoners dilemma' and 'tragedy of the commons.' Stephen M. Gardiner regards climate change more...

The Sukkah and The Clouds of Glory

Ever wonder how the ancient Jews lived during their 40 years of wandering in the desert? When the Jews left Egypt, God commanded that...

Sukkot, the Jewish Environment Holiday

This week marks the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. Jews will build small huts and live in them for a week. Sukkot, also known as...

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