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Green Lag B’Omer by Taking Control of Your Bonfire Safely

Traditional Lag B'Omer bonfires pose an environmental and safety hazard. Here's how to enjoy the holiday and still stay green. Few can resist the lure of...

Islamic Gardens Start a Green Muslim Movement

Can gardens really help promote environmentally friendly behaviour amongst the Muslim community? Mark Bryant from Cardiff University who researches Islam and gardens, says they...

Consumerism, Ecology, and the Sabbath

Ben-Gurion researchers claim that Israel's urge to shop will eventually force Shabbat laws to change.   This is a typical side street in the Yaffa flea...

Historical Greek Orphanage Will Become Environmental Foundation

Patriarch Bartholomew I, of the Istanbul-based Greek Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate, stands outside the rundown former orphanage. Atop the highest hill on Büyükada ("Big Island" in...

Throwaway Passover Dishes to Fill Landfills

The One Time Use Store is great; but what happens to all the throwaway dishes after Passover? The Jewish festival of Passover or Pesach is...

Interfaith Eco-Conference Reveals Need To Educate Religious Leaders

Miriam found much good will but only dawning eco-awareness in Israel's religious leadership. "I came today, not to say anything new - but to learn."...

Christians Take on Carbon Fast for Lent

Among other eco-conscious Church leaders, the Archbishop of York has gone vegan and  fair-trade for the duration of Lent. Lent, the pre-Easter season of reflection...

Jerusalem’s Western Wall for the Birds

Swifts return to nest at Judaism most sacred site When the swifts came back to Jerusalem’s Western Wall last week there was rejoicing as bird...

Holy Land Leaders: Muslims, Jews, Christians Link to Save the Planet

Ahead of Rio +20 join the interfaith climate and energy conference in Jerusalem next week. Can mobilizing the world's faithful save the planet where activists...

Celebrate Purim with Friendly Purim Baskets

The Jewish holiday of Purim begins this coming Wednesday night, the 7th of March. Fulfill the mitzvah of sending treats to your neighbors the...

Israelis Celebrate Tu B’Shvat – A Time for Planting, A time for Renewal.

Jews around the world celebrated Tu B’Shvat last week. The holiday began as a “new year” for trees – a time when the tithing...

Something Green – Muslim Couples Required to Plant Trees Before Marriage

Muslim couples in Indonesia are now required to plant two trees before receiving their marriage permit  Here at Green Prophet, we are eager to promote...

Reporters Notebook: The Ethical Aspects Of Islamic Banking

Are Islamic banks anti-war? Islamic banks discourage investment in the arms and military industry as well as speculation and taking excessive risks A couple of...

Green Tu B’Shvat Tour of Tel Aviv Celebrates the City’s Planted Areas

An English-language 'green' tour of Tel Aviv will take place this weekend in honor of Tu B'Shvat, the Jewish New Year for trees. The city...

Tu Bishvat: Is the Jewish New Year of the Trees Green?

Spring has sprung in Israel, marked by almond blossoms and Tu Bishvat The Jewish holiday of Tu Bishvat begins as the sun sets on the...

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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

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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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