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Rain as a blessing in Israel breaks 20-year drought

Ask any rabbi or an ordinary Israeli and many will tell you that rain is directly connected to the spiritual realm. When in some...

My Dad, the Water Witch

Not all witches get the opportunity of going to Hogwart School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to polish their skills. Take my dad for example...

Sea of Galilee still critical water levels, despite winter rain

Israel's fresh water problems have been such an on-going issue that most of the country's drinking water supplies are now coming from several desalination...

Get suing for your environment

A landmark law was just passed in Israel this year. The Israeli Parliament, known as the Knesset just passed a new law on January...

The state of fishing for the Mediterranean and Black Sea

Although the main commercial fish species in the Mediterranean and Black Sea are still over-fished, pressure has reduced over the past years, raising hopes...

NASA and FAO launch Collect Earth Online to track land-use and landscape changes anywhere

Seeing both forests and trees is about to get easier, thanks to a new open-access tool developed by US National Aeronautics and Space Administration...

World Soil Day today, it’s not looking great

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7 days Israel itinerary for the Hiking Family

The most striking feature of Israel's landscape is its variety. This tiny area has a dramatic desert in the South and the green Galilee...

From the Euphrates to the Tigris, water matters conference in Iraq

Save the Tigris Campaign and partners announce the first alternative civil society forum for water in Mesopotamia: the Mesopotamian Water Forum will be held from 5-7 April 2019...

The Great Reef is recovering

Positive news for a change! The Reef & Rainforest Research Centre (RRRC), a non-profit enterprising Australian organization, has reported substantial signs of recovery for...

Sailing around the beauty of Croatia

Not so long ago the dream vacation included a sail around Italy or a cruise around the Greek Isles. As adventurers become better travelled...

Sustainable Travel in Utah

Utah with its towering mountains, deep canyons, and enchanting valleys is completely stunning. The geological wonder continues to lure tourists from all across the...

Israeli study show worms can perform math

New research by Hebrew University of Jerusalem details the complex mathematical calculations that animals perform to locate their next meal. Turns out that even...

Egypt invests in a million public fruit trees!

Pucker up, Cairenes (and, soon, visitors across Egypt's capital). The nation has begun an epic tree-planting initiative that will introduce fruit-bearing trees across Cairo....

The Top 10 Benefits of Environmental Education

That is why we believe that at your next PTA meeting or when choosing your MBA, you should promote incorporating environmental education into the curriculum. Here are ten talking points that you should focus on.

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Ancient Chinese medicine might heal spinal cord injuries

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Key Rules Recreational Cannabis Users Must Follow in Pittsburgh

Adults who are 21 or older can carry up to 30 grams. This amount applies to personal use within Pittsburgh’s limits. Carrying more could lead to confiscation or legal action. Staying under the limit avoids problems during any public stop.

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Jujube, the sidr tree of medicine and magic

A magic holy sidr bath to deflect the evil eye? It needs 7 powdered sidr leaves stirred into a bucket of warm water. The hadith of the Prophet Muhammad allows to repeat healing prayers and verses from the Koran to increase the water’s potency. 5 grams, or 1 tablespoon of sidr powder equals 7 leaves.

Jean-Pierre Conte: Five Principles That Guide My Philanthropic Decisions

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Ancient Roman strategy game figured out with AI

Two thousand years ago, someone scratched a web of lines into stone in a Roman settlement on the empire’s northern edge. Soldiers, traders, or locals passing time in Coriovallum—now Heerlen in the Netherlands, moved small counters across those lines in a tactical duel of blockade and entrapment.
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