6 natural methods for softening hard water
While the installation of a water softener is a direct solution to hard water, you can collect soft water from air conditioners, and there are also natural methods to consider:
Meet Vita Sapien’s founder Guy Lane
Vita is very different from the normal sort of religion we are familiar with as it doesn't hold a position on the existence of God/s or an eternal soul. Instead, it is a nature-based religion devoted to our Living Planet.
Ancient Egyptians kept sacred baboons in dismal conditions
Given that baboons we associated with the ancient Egyptian gods of Thoth and Babi, you would guess that captive baboons in ancient Egypt lived like a pharaoh or at least a prince. Yet a new study of baboon remains mummified 2500 to 2800 years ago at a sacred animal necropolis near Luxor, Egypt published in the journal […]
Keeping the faith at COP28
People of faith can appeal to their communities and spiritual leaders to help heal our planet.
Child bride hangs for murdering her husband
Child bride at 15 hangs for killing her abuser husband.
A Journey into Middle Eastern Bread Traditions
Recipes for breads from Morocco, Yemen, Iraq, The Emirates, Yemen, Israel and Jordan.
Problems with olive trees in pots
The ultimate guide to potting and growing olive trees in a container or pot indoors or out.
The vernacular architecture book
Can architects, and students of architecture do better for planet and people? Yes, the answers are in the bible of vernacular architecture called Habitat: Vernacular Architecture for a Changing World, edited by architect Sandra Piesik with contributions from about 100 architects who specialise in geographic regions and materials.
Sustainable Flooring Options Guide
Sustainable flooring is a critical component of environmentally conscious living. By choosing eco-friendly options, consumers can contribute to a healthier planet. From recycled timber to bamboo and resilient floors, each sustainable flooring type has its advantages and considerations.
Hezbollah targets hospital using cyber attack
Iran and the Hezbollah terror group under the leadership of Mohammad Ali Merhi were identified as the entities behind an attempted cyber attack on an Israeli hospital in November.
America makes new laws for slaughterhouse rules on wastewater
Building better environmental regulation in your country, province, state or city? Look to the EPA guide for starters.
Palm Pavilion features local Emirati traditions
Emirati architect Abdalla Almulla's (MULA) Of Palm pavilion at Dubai Design Week not only resonates with sustainable practices but also draws parallels with vernacular furniture in Egypt, where palm trees have been a traditional resource for crafting functional and aesthetically pleasing pieces.
Opera house modelled after Saudi’s earthen palaces
In a visionary nod to the past, renowned architecture studio Snøhetta has unveiled its design for the Royal Diriyah Opera House, set to grace the historic town of Diriyah on the outskirts of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Informed by the rich tapestry of traditional Najdi architecture.
Environmentally Friendly Flooring: How It’s Possible
When it comes to environmentally friendly flooring, sometimes called eco-friendly or sustainable, there are several factors to take into account: durability, sustainability, chemical treatment, recyclability and waste.
Canada’s Calgary University chosen as UN water research hub
A prairie university in Canada will be home to a new international water research hub run by the UN