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3 dying Middle Eastern traditions to help save our planet

What role can traditional knowledge play in climate adaptation in the Arab Region? The Jordanian Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature explores... From traditional...

Two Omanis Literally Freeze Themselves to Prep for Antarctica

Two young Omani men are literally freezing themselves in order to prepare for the next 2041 Antarctic Youth Ambassador Programme. Founded by Gemma Borgo-Caratti and Swati...

Live Art and Political Polemics On Eco-Boat Journey Along Lebanese Coast

"The Sea is Mine" is a unique live art piece and interactive theatrical production bringing awareness to Beiruti's on the tragic history and destiny...

Star Wars Fairy Chimneys Threatened By Power Plants and Discos!

Remember them in the movie Star Wars? Historic Turkish Wonder under threat from severe man-caused erosion in the coming years. A UNESCO World Heritage site,...

Dar Beida: Eco-Luxe 18th Century Sandstone Villa in Morocco

With Christmas just around the corner, hordes of European and English visitors will skip across the Mediterranean for a fast, cheap holiday in beautiful...

Lebanon to Restore Forests

Lebanon celebrated its Arbor Day on December 7. Activists, students and environmentalists gathered in open spaces to plant trees. Recent years have seen growing grassroots...

Snake Bites Man on Plane, Forces Emergency Landing

A poisonous snake bit a man on a flight from Cairo to Kuwait, forcing the pilot to make an emergency landing. A Jordanian passenger...

Jordan Drops Out of Red Dead Project, Citing Financial Woes

Sketch of the map of the Red Dead Canal commissioned by Jordan. While we don't celebrate the energy crisis and financial woes in Jordan, it...

Travel Iran for Eight Unforgettable Days with Arab Explorers

Take everything you ever learned about Iran and banish it from your mind. Do it. Do it right now. Because this country is far...

Tatooed Ecologist Tristan Reid Treks Through Turkey To Save Wildlife

One man's efforts to prevent ecological disaster and to save Turkey's birds is permanent ink tats on his arms. It was the close of the day...

United Arab Emirates Celebrates 41 Years – at the Zoo

The Arab Gulf emirates celebrates National Day at the zoo until Dec 3. Come for a picnic and see the animals.  Al Ain Zoo...

Dead Dugong With “Tears of Blood” Found in Egypt

Divers found a dead dugong in the Red Sea off the coast of Egypt early this week, according to the environmental advocacy group HEPCA....

Zalul’s App “Tests” the Swimming Water in Israel

Thanks to a network of Israeli divers, and the Health Ministry, Israeli non-profit environmental association Zalul is now keeping the public up to date...

Cheetahs in Iran on the Brink of Extinction

There are still a few Iranian Asiatic cheetahs in the wild, but they too are on the brink of disappearing. Global cheetah populations have plummeted...

Dramatic Bird Migration on View at Israel’s Hula Valley

The Hula Valley Bird Park offers unique bird and nature-watching opportunities. We birdwatchers sat in a covered safari wagon as lines of cranes criss-crossed the...

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Data Center Alley’s Air: What Virginia’s Sensor Pilot Reveals About the AI Boom

Northern Virginia is home to the world's largest data center market and thousands of diesel backup generators. A new Virginia air quality monitoring pilot is tracking nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide and fine particulate pollution near data centers. Early results fall below federal limits, but questions remain about emissions during heat waves and grid emergencies.

Adam Milstein on Turning a Generation’s Outrage Into Lasting Action

Adam Milstein argues that the surge in Jewish engagement after October 7 must become lasting action through philanthropy, community leadership and established organizations.

The Best Fruit and Vegetable Nutritional Products of 2026, Backed by Research

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Oil tankers are spilling and burning in the Middle East – where is the environmental outrage?

From the Red Sea to the Strait of Hormuz, ships have burned, tankers have leaked oil and cargo vessels have sunk since October 2023. A timeline of maritime disasters, environmental damage and cleanup efforts.

Books you should read in prison

What books should you read in prison? From fantasy and memoir to American history, these five books offer escape, reflection and new ways of seeing the world.

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Data Center Alley’s Air: What Virginia’s Sensor Pilot Reveals About the AI Boom

Northern Virginia is home to the world's largest data center market and thousands of diesel backup generators. A new Virginia air quality monitoring pilot is tracking nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide and fine particulate pollution near data centers. Early results fall below federal limits, but questions remain about emissions during heat waves and grid emergencies.

Adam Milstein on Turning a Generation’s Outrage Into Lasting Action

Adam Milstein argues that the surge in Jewish engagement after October 7 must become lasting action through philanthropy, community leadership and established organizations.

The Best Fruit and Vegetable Nutritional Products of 2026, Backed by Research

The Best Fruit and Vegetable Nutritional Products of 2026, Backed by Research

Oil tankers are spilling and burning in the Middle East – where is the environmental outrage?

From the Red Sea to the Strait of Hormuz, ships have burned, tankers have leaked oil and cargo vessels have sunk since October 2023. A timeline of maritime disasters, environmental damage and cleanup efforts.

Books you should read in prison

What books should you read in prison? From fantasy and memoir to American history, these five books offer escape, reflection and new ways of seeing the world.

Reflect Orbital tests artificial moonlight in California as scientists warn of a brighter night sky

Reflect Orbital tests artificial nighttime lighting in California, raising concerns about light pollution, wildlife disruption and the future of Earth's natural night sky.

What are smart kids reading from the Harvard Book Store?

A summer visit to Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts, reveals 54 children's books and young adult titles worth discovering. Browse the reading list, explore Amazon links, or print a checklist for your next library visit.

Brevel and India’s Wave Group turn sugar waste into food ingredients

Brevel and India's Wave Group partner on a $15 million biomanufacturing venture to turn sugar industry waste into sustainable microalgae, nutraceuticals and alternative proteins.
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