Better Cotton urges leaders at COP27 to show support for farmers on the frontline
The world’s leading sustainability initiative for cotton, Better Cotton, has issued a stark warning to leaders during COP27.
Ahmad Abu Marhia beheaded while waiting for asylum to Canada
Ahmad Abu Marhia was beheaded just two months before he was due to start a new life in Canada; images of his body left outside his parent's house in Hebron, The Palestinian Authority circulated on social media. Beheaded for loving men.
Saudi Arabia’s Ceer EV Brand with China and BMW
The prince of Saudi Arabia wants his very own car company and just announced Ceer, the country's first electric vehicle company, which should attract over $150M foreign direct investment and is expected to be available by 2025.
Even crickets can’t get romantic under city lights
Artificial city lights are a "turn off" to crickets who sing love songs to their mates. A new study from the University of Haifa in Israel has found that even low levels of artificial lighting at night cause an interruption in the biological clock of male crickets. This may lead to extinction of the species, the researchers speculate.
Developing nations want the rich to pay for climate change
So the world's largest climate event, COP27, now happening in Egypt meets the usual challenges. A few key points stick out.
These ancients built graveyards for travellers
Why did the ancients, our ancient ancestors mark major byways with thousands of burial monuments? Why are they shaped like pendants and what stories do they tell?
8 Ways to Make Your Home More Sustainable
As the earth feels the effects of climate change and energy bills continue to rise, taking steps to make your home more sustainable and eco-friendly can save you money and help protect the planet.
6 Biking Tours That Are Perfect for Fall
Fall is a great time to go biking. Some trails have bike paths through beautiful foliage. Find out the best bike tours that are perfect for this fall.
The teaching tree offers a Saudi view on Mother Nature
Multidisciplinary artist Muhannad Shono has been selected to represent Saudi Arabia at Biennale Arte 2022 in Venice with his installation, The Teaching Tree
Environmental Awards and Prizes
List of global environment prizes.
Merkin’s $400,000 prize for health startups
MIT and Harvard are hosting the Merkin Prize, supporting innovations in healthcare. Have a dream company to share? $400K in prizes.
8 Tips On How To Start A Successful Jewelry Business
Online platforms like Etsy make it easy to sell handcrafts and jewellery online. Here’s a guide to getting started Have you already chosen to turn your jewelry-making talent into a business? Starting a jewelry business might provide you with additional cash or a full-time job. Jewelry is a popular item that people wear for personal […]
HY Summit is green hydrogen event from the heart of industrial Germany
A short train ride from Cologne or Dusseldorf, the first international NRW HY Summit 2022 will take place in Duisburg and Essen in the North Rhine-Westphalia state of Germany from November 8th to 10th. Attendants can immerse themselves in the world of hydrogen onsite as well as virtually and learn everything about the future of the planet’s smallest element.
Persik’s cloths wash into eternity, no soap needed
Wash, rinse, repeat. No dangerous soaps or chemicals needed, even for the windows. This keeps you and pets safe and happy.
Swiftdrain develops custom radius drains for removing power plant waste
Industrial sites need special drainage to remove contamination. Not all waste can go down a regular drainpipe and into the sewer