10 luxury desert resorts the UAE
The 10 best sustainable, desert retreats in the UAE with varying price points.
Trump brings back plastic straws, what can we do?
On February 10, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning the use of paper straws in federal agencies, advocating for a return to plastic straws, which he claims are more effective.
Six “Green” Reasons To Drink Camel’s Milk
With 5 times the amount of Vitamin C in camel's milk, and full of iron, camel's milk needs no nutritional help. It has a shelf life of 5 days before pasteurization, after which it will survive for up to 3 weeks. Camel's milk is just as versatile as other milk, used as it is to produce low-fat varieties of cheese, chocolate, and a fermented delicacy that is used in areas that lack refrigeration.
Ivanpah: the value of first-of-line green energy projects, even when they fail
It was a time when spending on green energy projects was flush, starting with a boon around 2006 and 2007. Investors and government subsidizers were looking to fund dreams and Ivanpah promised a world with free energy harnessed from the sun.
Net Zero by 2050 a pipe dream with current tech advances and population growth
These results emphasize the need to develop innovative agricultural solutions that will help reduce emissions and strengthen national food security.
Off-Grid Living: The Role of Sustainability in Modern Times
Even die-hard skeptics now find it impossible to deny the presence of climate change. This is the very same reason why a growing number of businesses have decided to adopt a "greener" approach to their everyday operations. So, what can individual consumers do to lower their environmental footprint? One strategy involves what is commonly referred to as "off-grid" living.
Steven Bethell Joins Board of SMART at Historic Conference in Dubai, highlighting the importance of textile reuse and responsible recycling
SMART is a leading trade association representing the interests of the for-profit used clothing, wiping materials, and fiber recycling industries. The organization works to promote the environmental, economic, and social benefits of textile reuse and recycling while setting high industry standards.
Travel by Valentine’s train on 5 romantic itineraries around Norway and Sweden
Slow, romantic train itineraries around Norway for Valentine's Day.
Banish Bad Breath and Save Money With Natural Mint Infusion
Over-the-counter medicines are getting more expensive and harder to obtain. Think how much you regularly pay for mouthwash and pills for indigestion and flatulence. Natural mint infusion (long-steeped tea) helps keep your mouth and digestion sweet, and costs laughably little compared to OTC remedies. Here we’ll tell you how to use fresh or dried mint to […]
How degraded is the Saudi desert?
The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC) has launched a project to study and assess degraded sites in Saudi Arabia using internationally recognized methods and advanced technologies. The NCVC stated in press release today that the project aims to develop rehabilitation plans for areas in the eastern and central regions, specifically […]
Make bug bite balm that soothes skin with foraged herbs
Bug bites from ants, mosquitoes, deer flies and the dreaded Canadian black fly can keep you up at night with the itch. Green Prophet's herbalist author Miriam Kresh explains in detail how she makes this effective green balm using foraged herbs such as plantain and marigold.
Can Muslims drink kombucha?
Can Muslims drink kombucha even though it may have traces of alcohol?
Trump’s Gaza should use hemp concrete, solar power and smart grids
For Gaza to move beyond short-term recovery and embrace long-term resilience, sustainable technologies must be at the heart of US President Trump's reconstruction efforts.
Trump aims to make Gaza the new Riviera – can the US do it sustainably?
In a jaw-dropping annoucement, US President Trump announced that the US will take over the radicalization of the Gaza Strip and that the current population will need to be displaced as they rebuild and clear out the rubble.
Using drones to know if whales are pregnant
New research published in Scientific Reports, describes a first-of-its-kind method of accurately detecting different pregnancy stages in killer whales using drone images. Understanding the reproductive success of whales is an important way of monitoring how vulnerable different populations are to threats such as vessel disturbance and food scarcity.