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Breastfeeding baby in Hijab

Breastfeeding a baby is not only good for the baby, but can go a long way to "greening" Islam. If you are breastfeeding a...

RECIPE: Eco-Sexy Summer Solstice Lip Balm (Natural)

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"The Deep" Exhibition Focuses on the Planet’s Rarest Life Forms

The Deep, now at The Bloomfield Science Museum in Jerusalem offers a rare glimpse into the biological bounty of the planet’s oceans. Image ©...

Saudis Listen to Call for Green Hajj

The Mecca of green? "Green" activism has defined Jewish and Christian culture for decades already. Now, Muslim leaders in Saudi Arabia keen to "green"...

The Kishon River Goes from Sewage and Industrial Waste Canal to Nature Park in Only a Decade

Considered the most polluted river in Israel, the Kishon River struggles with water quality. But now, cormorants on the river can eat the fish they...

Linum Systems Makes Cool from the Heat of the Sun

Air conditioning powered by the sun, which bypasses the electricity grid? Perfect for the Middle East. It's perfectly logical: When the thermostat rises on...

Egyptians Question the Health of Their Tap Water

With an abundant Nile flowing through it, people in Cairo wonder about industrial pollution dumping affecting their health, and future. A common question asked...

Abu Dhabi Municipality Launched Successful Paper-Less Day Campaign

The Paper-Less Day in Dubai included an educational campaign and informative presentations attended by the municipality staff in order to promote environmentally and socially responsible use of natural resources, such as paper.

Alexander River's Still Polluted – Could Improve With Help From Palestinian 'Friends'

Better control of sewage inflow could make the Alexander River even more attractive. The Jordan River (which is dying) is not the only waterway...

Orgasmic Birth, the Eco-Sexy Way to Deliver?

Debra Pascali-Bonaro, a midwife, birthing educator and doula has over 25 years experience helping to deliver babies.  Her video, ‘Orgasmic Childbirth’ was five years...

Feast Slowly on Michael Pollan’s Food Rules

The crucial test, apparently, and one which we should remember and apply, is "would our grandma or great-grandma recognise this alleged food item as food?"

World Ocean Day – 6 Tips to Clean the Seas

Don't dump to the sea! The Middle East can learn from America's mistakes. This sign to protect oysters and fish, Apalachicola, Florida. Two thirds...

Cooped Up With Vertigo

Members of Vertigo dance troupe in Israel have set up a dance studio in old chicken coops on Kibbutz Netiv HaLamed Hey. In most places...

Do You WANA Green The Middle East? A Forum Report from Jordan

WANA, a North Africa and West Asia forum recently convened in Jordan to discuss the environment, a green economy, sustainable development and the revival...

Going Against the Grain of Synthetic Fabrics

In a world of synthetics and polyesters, fabric merchant Bilal Abu-Khalaf sells hand-woven silks, cotton and gold-threaded cloths from his Jerusalem shop. Some cloths...

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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.

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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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