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Solar Power In The West Bank – Green Progress or Bad Politics?
The Israeli cabinet has just announced a decision to invest millions in renewable energy projects in the controversial Israeli settlements of the West Bank Around...
Why Islamic Banking is good for the environment
The focus on sharing profits and taking communities into consideration means that the Islamic way of banking is (theoretically) better for the planet The announcement...
Feasting On Fairtrade This Ramadan
With just over two weeks left till Ramadan the Islamic month of fasting, Muslims are being urged to go fairtrade For the typical Muslim family,...
The beehive homes of Syria
How do the Syrian beehive-shaped houses made out of mud manage to stay so cool in extreme desert conditions?
Desertification In Egypt Is Putting Food Supplies At Risk
Egypt is losing an estimated 11,736 hectres of agricultural land every year according to UN sources From food contaminated with human waste in Cairo due...
Millions Go Hungry In Syria, Libya and Yemen
Humanitarian crises erupt in Libya, Yemen and Syria as the populations revolt against their oppressive leaders From the very start, the price of food has...
The Holy Land Puts Its Faith In Climate Action
The Council of Religious Institutions of the Holy Land, which includes Palestinian and Israeli religious organisations, has officially recognized global warming and need for action...
Greening The Refugee Camps of Lebanon
Nina Rahal-Lott, is a trained architect who wants to transform the Badawi refugee camp in Lebanon from an ‘environmental catastrophe’ into a green haven Born...
Jordanians Step Up Nuclear Protests
Anti-nuclear campaigners in Jordan have staged another protest against the nation’s plans to build a nuclear reactor Around a month ago, Jordanians held a protest...
“We Are Not A PR Stunt” – Marine Protection Organisation On Corporate Sponsorship
We speak to the Emirates Diving Association about why they accepted funding from the gas-guzzling car manufacturer Ford Motors The Emirates Diving Association (EDA) based...
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