Rabbi Ian Pear believes that public institutions should take the lead in generating environmental awareness. The relationship between ecology and worldwide religions has taken center stage recently. Islamic leaders are speaking out and two traveling Americans found all manner of environmentally aware Muslims in their country. Also, if it ever lifts off, the famous “Ground […]
Iran’s high fatality rate is usually attributed to cultural attitudes towards road rules, and poor safety facilities. Driving cars can be a hazardous affair. Traffic congestion can make the mildest person tear out their hair, or at least abandon them altogether for public transportation. And in cities where public transportation is sketchy, some people may […]
US President Nixon offered to build eight nuclear power plants for Egypt during the Cold War; Matt questions whether the first such plant will finally be built by 2019? How long is its worth waiting on your country to build its first nuclear power plant? If you are Egyptian, the answer is 45 years. That […]
Leaders in academia, government, and the tourism industry will meet in November to discuss the future and sustainability of tourism. It is becoming increasingly evident in the Middle East that our approach to tourism must be adjusted to take environmental and social concerns into account. There are numerous approaches: there is the Egyptian way, which […]
As temperatures continue to rise, can we expect to see more crop losses and higher market prices? Any attentive Israeli who has bought extra supplies for their various holiday recipes may have noticed that produce prices are higher than usual. Those prices are likely to grow higher still. The recent heat wave that spread throughout […]
Habitat destruction and other human factors threaten crucial gray wolf populations in Jordan Jordan is a sliver of a country visible from Israel’s Dead Sea shore. It is also a sliver full of historical remnants, a whole lot of solar potential – albeit with an attendant water shortage – and up and coming conservation heroes. […]
In order to mitigate the country’s devastating water shortages, Jordan seeks help from Thailand to create artificial rain. Drought and floods are on different sides of the same coin, both equally devastating. Pakistan’s cries for help are being heard throughout the world while the rest of us, particularly in the Middle Eastern desert regions, are […]
Long-standing myths about the deficits of vegetarianism are herein debunked. Good news! Going vegetarian won’t leave you with a protein deficiency or put you at risk for developing gout. We’re going to put those rumors to rest so that you can stop wondering and worrying and get started down the road to better health. Myth […]
Better insulation and passive building techniques could go a long way to reducing energy demand An outsider would think that Egypt is roiling is soot and rooting around in the dark as the annual black cloud season begins and blackouts continue to wrack the nation. And they would be close to correct. In order to […]
Pollution off Israel’s coast, investments in water tech, a green future and more headlines related to Israeli cleantech and the environment. During the week of September 1, 2010, water management tech company TaKaDu was named World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer 2011. The price of lithium batteries has plunged, which is good news for Better Place and […]
Science journalist Babak Tafreshi creates night photography club. While many people concern themselves with what gas fields “belong” to them, or who really has rights to the Nile River, Babak Tafreshi gazes at the night sky – a wholly more unified place. This perspective has led the young Science Journalist to reflect on the foolishness […]
Enjoy a tour of Beirut the low carbon-emission way, with a walking or running tour. Walking is the best way to get to know any city, whether it’s the city you live in or a city that you’re visiting as a tourist. It’s also the most eco-friendly way. The only energy you’re using is your […]
I am a fanatical ‘thrifter,’ an unstoppable charity shop consumer; the best bit about shopping in this way is that all the guilt of buying too many clothes is eradicated because they are second hand. Instead of being a part of the disposable fashion industry, I am reusing loved clothes as well as donating my […]
A play on words and a plea for blessings. Start the Jewish New Year with a variety of salads that symbolize things you desire. Rosh Hashana’s symbolic foods represent things we ask to be granted in the coming year, the Jewish New Year. But they simply might represent words. Enjoy these easy-to-make symbolic salads and […]
Does your relationship with technology give you feelings of impatience and narcissism? Go offline. Along with numerous other bloggers, we have argued that a culture of doing and spending creates an impetus to do and spend more than the earth can provide. What happened to the simplicity of art to ease our earthly cares? Or […]