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Israeli Forests Are Pining Away

While most Israelis take pride in having made the desert bloom, some of the imported "blooms" have been contested over the years as threats...

Young Whale Dies off Israel’s Shore

Bring out the tissues. When we heard the news that a 15 metre fin whale had made it to Ashkelon, in Israel, our hearts...

The Kishon River: Polluted No More?

The Kishon River was once a notorious dumping ground for seven chemical plants, with the result that the entire ecosystem died and the river...

Guesthousing It In Israel: Get Your Eco-Farm On

Israel has a number of Eco-Tourism options. But we suppose, at the end of the day, it all depends on semantics, marketing and what...

Seeking Retreat at Kerem Maharal

Stay in an 11-century Crusader Castle in Israel. Kerem Maharal.

Plant a Tree for Tu B’Shvat…Online

It could only happen in 2008. During the year of Shmitta, which is every seven years, Jewish law dictates that we not work the...

Let it Rain In Israel

It's a yearly ritual in Israel: we worry about rain. We worry when we don't have rain in the winter, when it is supposed...

Timna Valley Residents Fight Gondolas in the the Desert

Timna Valley north of Eilat in the Arava Desert, believed to be the ancient site of King Solomon's mines, is under threat. The pristine...

2007 Report: The Beach is Back!

Citizens and tourists rejoice: the Clean Coast Project of 2007 has ensured that we can hit those beaches in 2008. At least that's according...

Keep Your Ritual Baths Eco-Friendly (And Goldfish-free!)

In previous articles, we've illustrated that religious Jewish practices such as Shabbat and Shmitta have the potential to affect the environment in a positive...

Religious Powers Help Cut that Carbon!

In a recent interview with this writer, Professor Pinhas Alpert, head of Tel Aviv University's department of Geophysics and Planetary sciences, stated that "winters...

Tread Lightly

I want to share with Green Prophet a great site that encourages participants worldwide, not only here in Israel, or in the UK where...

Plant a Tree for Me in Israel With The Jewish National Fund

It's really romantic to carve your lover's name on a tree. But let's admit, it's so last century! An even more romantic gesture, to show...

Walk the Walk for Israel’s Environment

We love the Heschel Center for reminding us about their fundraiser: Hike Bishvil Yisrael - March 23-27, 2008. Israel's outdoor scenery is breathtaking, writes Heschel,...

Earthhackers from Israel

There has been a buzz in the news over the past few days. This buzzing is over how three Israelis have...

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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.

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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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