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Middle Eastern Grassrooters That Keep It Environmentally and Socially Responsible

Not all environmental organizations and projects have tunnel vision - some focus on social responsibility as well. It's unfortunate that environmental and social responsibility don't...

How Books Capture Egyptian Children’s Green Imagination

Interested in getting your child interested in the environment? Why not try a spunky environmentally-themed book? Communication absorbs our every day. Even so, sometimes...

Iranian President Wants Girls to Marry at 16

The complicated nature of population growth and movement in the Middle East is highlighted by this note from the photographer's site: "Shahryar is one...

Mecca By Bike

These two pioneered how cycling thousands of miles to Mecca can be done. Every year, millions of Muslims from all corners of the world board...

Celebrating Eid Island Style In Kenya

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Pamela Anderson Urges Orthodox Jews to Give Up Fur

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCzZWlFgjFM Pamela Anderson tries to convince orthodox Jews to get with the times and give up the fur. During a visit to Israel a few weeks...

“Green Deen” Ibrahim Abdul-Matin Connects Environmentalism With Islam

Brooklyn born Ibrahim Abdal-Matin was raised on Islamic environmentalism and that the "earth is a mosque". His passionate voice has been translated into his brilliant book, "Green Deen: What Islam Teaches about Protecting the Environment," in which he educates us on greening our lives and faith. Read more on how we can do that.

University in the UAE First to Offer “Bachelor’s” Degree in Motherhood

Will society value motherhood more, when offered by universities as a degree subject? A new university program in Ajman in the United Arab Emirates is...

Solar-Powered Arab Superman Travels 130km In Wheelchair

Sponsored by Masdar, Mr. Taleb defies limitations and inspires greener thinking on his 130km wheelchair journey. Christopher Reeve - most famous for his role...

Muslims Who Breastfeed Save Planet Earth

New parents and nursing Muslim women will be pleased to know the Islamic perspective on nursing is pro-breastfeeding. And it doesn't cost the Earth.

Louise “Goes Slow” ‘Round England

Interested in finding out about Slow Food, Slow Travel and some of the most beautiful places in England to slow down? ...

5 Supermarket Vegetables You Can “Upcycle” and Grow At Home

Bring home basil, mint, garlic, tomatoes and potatoes from the supermarket and grow them into your own organic garden. If  you dream of growing a...

Bahrain University Exhibits Eco-Friendly Inventions Created by Students

Bright green ideas from Bahrain University students were showcased at a campus exhibit last week. Since universities are supposed to train the next generation of...

ARC To Revive Faith In Food

ARC works with major religions like Islam, Christianity and Judaism to develop environmental programs. Now they look at food. It might have something to...

American Wasteland’s Jonathan Bloom Shows Creative Ways to Reduce Food Waste

Jonathan Bloom, author of "American Wasteland," explains why the environmental impact of food waste is rarely acknowledged. Because most food decomposes into the ground (even...

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How Responsible Tourism Could Help Protect the World’s Last Wild Places

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From trekking fees in Nepal and wildlife conservancies in Kenya to visitor limits in Patagonia and strict Arctic rules in Svalbard, responsible adventure travel can help fund conservation, protect habitats, and create sustainable income for local communities.

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How Responsible Tourism Could Help Protect the World’s Last Wild Places

From Antarctica and South Georgia to the Galápagos and Thailand, fragile destinations are finding ways to manage tourism without shutting visitors out. Visitor caps, conservation fees, biosecurity rules and controlled access can reduce environmental damage while helping fund the protection of wild places.

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How Responsible Adventure Travel Can Protect the World’s Wild Places

From trekking fees in Nepal and wildlife conservancies in Kenya to visitor limits in Patagonia and strict Arctic rules in Svalbard, responsible adventure travel can help fund conservation, protect habitats, and create sustainable income for local communities.

Here is how Europe is still buying Russian gas

Greek-linked shipping vessels transported an estimated €2.35 billion worth of Russian Arctic liquefied natural gas to European ports during the first seven months of 2026, according to new analysis from Urgewald, a Germany-based environmental and human rights organization that investigates the financial institutions and companies supporting fossil fuel and other environmentally damaging industries.

Ancient Jewish New Year for Animals revived with global campaign against factory farming

Jewish Vegan Life has launched a global campaign celebrating the New Year for Animals, with synchronized events in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, Montreal and Jerusalem, alongside an international livestream on August 9 featuring partners including Mercy for Animals, The Good Food Institute and Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary.

The Space Orchestra, and the search for extraterrestrial life, to eclipse celebration

The event will livestream eclipse views from Iceland and northern Spain, where the eclipse will be total, while the 35-member International Space Orchestra, made up of astronauts, scientists, engineers, and researchers—performs a new orchestral interpretation of Voyager by PJ Harvey.

Canada’s healthcare became the world’s digital health laboratory. Now Europe is taking notice

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Jewish Climate Network founded so innovators don’t leave their identity at the door

Rather than retreating from climate change work, the Jewish Climate Trust organization has backed a new initiative designed to strengthen both climate action and Jewish community.
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