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INTERVIEW: Eco-Sexuality of Tantra with Israeli Relationship Coaches and Couple, Ben and Efrat (part 1)

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Israel Combats Consumption With Comedian Tal Friedman

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Egypt’s Social Change Begins With Cleaning The Streets

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7 Books for New Year’s Resolutions on Sustainable Food!

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Eco-Hijabs on the rise among Muslim fashionistas, interview with Mariam Sobh

In part 1 of the Eco-hijabs series Green Prophet reporter Zaufishan interviews HijabTrendz founder Mariam Sobh on why and how Muslim fashion blogs are digging the eco-living. Read more on why 'eco-hijabs' are an integral part of the Islamic faith.

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How Quick Eco Flicks Transform Clueless UAE Youth

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Rachel Botsman Makes the Case for Collaborative Consumption

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New English International MA Program in Environmental Studies at Tel Aviv University

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Green Prophet On “Dubai Eye” Radio With Siobhan Leyden

The voice behind the words: one of Green Prophet's many contributors talked to Siobhan on her weekly Green Team show. LISTEN HERE Today yours truly...

10 Israeli Cities Celebrating Environmental Achievements in 2010

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Sharjah Launches ‘Environment Awareness Award’

Sharjah Launches the 'Environment Awareness Award’ for May with aims to increase students’ participation in environmental activities at school. With AED100,000+ in total prize money, the Sharjah Environment Award initiative will see 145 schools and 150,000 students taking part, focusing its first year on THREE R’s: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle!

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Where to Stay Near the Pitons, From Ladera Resort to the Soufrière Coast

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Beyond the Beetle Bag: Pilsok transforms car airbags into a jacket that honours Ukrainian rescuers

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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