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Omar Yousef’s Crowded Architecture

Palestinian Architect Omar Yousef draws attention to the occupation's "forced ecology" at the Ecoweek conference in Israel Designed to teach young architects the most...

Will AFED's Documentary "Wet And Dry" Catalyze Arab Environmental Action?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osHCbW9orV0 Even as they sound an important climate change alarm for Middle Eastern viewers, AFED's endorsement of MASDAR and KAUST deserves its own alarm. ...

Azouri Brothers Eco-Tower Planned for Tel Aviv

The First Phase of Tel Aviv's first "Green" high rise to be completed in January Although the Middle Eastern sustainable development agenda lags behind...

Iran Plans for Solar Energy in Tehran, But Cost’s a Limiting Factor

In the face of nuclear sanctions, Merhdad reports on Iran's renewable energy agenda. Time to invest in Iran's sun? Above image of streetlights in...

Nile Awareness Mission: Aswan To Alexandria In a Kayak

Aly Morad and Salah El Din Helmry to kayak 27 days in January, 2011 to draw awareness to the polluted Nile River It takes...

Masdar And The Dicey Science Of Carbon Credits

Are oil and gas companies seeking carbon credits simply opportunists looking to make a profit? It  makes some sense that Masdar City,...

"Khan of the White Donkey" An Eco-Retreat Along the Ancient Silk Road

The renovated Khan of the White Donkey in Safed, Israel was the last stop on the Silk Road between Acre and Damascus. Now it's...

Why 27 People A Day Die From Air Pollution in Tehran

Lack of urban planning around its natural landscape keeps air pollution locked into the city of Tehran, Iran – one of the most polluted cities...

Geotectura's Residential Building Set to Sail

Is Geotectura's Sun Sail just another clever design, or is it redefining Israel's building policy? Bold and innovative, the Israel-based firm Geotectura produces otherworldly designs...

Making "Green" Peace In The Office

Greening your office space is also about creating the right "peace" of mind. Read on for tips and inspiration. Why is it that your...

Critiquing Recent Renovations of the Khaju Bridge in Esfahan, Iran

Built by the the Safavid Dynasty in the 1650s as a dam and a bridge, Mehrdad asks how the Khaju (or Khajoo) Bridge in...

Palestinian and Israeli Researchers Get Reverse Osmosis Water Grant

America gives more than half a million dollars to Israeli and Palestinian water researchers to clean water in the West Bank. Ben Gurion University researcher...

Record High Summer Temperatures are also Scorching the Middle East

A tourist soaks up the Egyptian sun. The Middle East is getting hotter, like the rest of the world, but when is too hot,...

Problems With Rehabilitating the Historical Grand Bazaar of Tehran

Green Prophet's Merhdad, explores some of the "urban" issues in giving the ancient 500 year old Bazaar of Tehran, sustainable by design, a modern...

Abu Dhabi’s Costly Desalination Plants Prompt Wastewater Treatment Plans

Treating wastewater and encouraging water efficiency balances high cost of desalination in water-scarce countries. To some, desalination plants are the Middle East's holy grail....

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Renewables hit 5,149 GW in 2025 as the world edges away from oil shocks and fossil-fueled conflict

“In the midst of uncertain time, renewable energy remains consistent and steadfast in its expansion,” said Francesco La Camera, IRENA’s Director-General. “A more decentralised energy system, with a growing share of renewables and more market players, is structurally more resilient.”

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Zentera drops “ethical wool” claim after peta exposé into zq-certified farms

The New Zealand Merino Company, now rebranded as Zentera, has quietly removed the phrase “world’s leading ethical wool brand” from its website, a notable change that comes after a disturbing investigation by PETA Asia-Pacific into the company’s ZQ-certified wool supply chain, PETA reports to Green Prophet.

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Somehow vegetables with short seasons excite the imagination and appetite more sharply than produce that’s available all year around. Good Middle Eastern cooks have many recipes for delicate fava beans, and this turmeric-fragrant soup is one.

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Renewables hit 5,149 GW in 2025 as the world edges away from oil shocks and fossil-fueled conflict

“In the midst of uncertain time, renewable energy remains consistent and steadfast in its expansion,” said Francesco La Camera, IRENA’s Director-General. “A more decentralised energy system, with a growing share of renewables and more market players, is structurally more resilient.”

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Health insurance is a regulated financial product. Insurers operate under binding contracts, overseen by state insurance commissioners, that legally obligate them to pay claims meeting policy terms. Policyholders who believe a covered claim was wrongfully denied have legal recourse through state regulatory channels.

Zentera drops “ethical wool” claim after peta exposé into zq-certified farms

The New Zealand Merino Company, now rebranded as Zentera, has quietly removed the phrase “world’s leading ethical wool brand” from its website, a notable change that comes after a disturbing investigation by PETA Asia-Pacific into the company’s ZQ-certified wool supply chain, PETA reports to Green Prophet.

Fresh Fava Bean Soup, A Vegan Springtime Recipe

Somehow vegetables with short seasons excite the imagination and appetite more sharply than produce that’s available all year around. Good Middle Eastern cooks have many recipes for delicate fava beans, and this turmeric-fragrant soup is one.

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