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Tafline Laylin
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7 Eco Issues to Address in 2013
It seems silly to perpetuate apocalyptic hype that NASA debunked eons ago, but as 2013 approaches, we are sensitive to a shift in global consciousness...
One Million Syrian Refugees Desperately Need Help
Two to three thousand refugees flee Syria every day. Exhausted from traveling with what little they own and devastated by the many losses they have...
Simple Oregano Keeps Chickens Disease Free
It’s za’atar season in the Middle East and though we don’t really need it, there’s another reason to love this versatile spice: it could be...
Take-Away: Israelis and Palestinians Talk Trash in Grassroots Play
Israeli and Palestinian stage performers are getting together to talk trash. Not nearly as vitriolic on the ground as an outsider might think, the discourse between...
Two Omanis Literally Freeze Themselves to Prep for Antarctica
Two young Omani men are literally freezing themselves in order to prepare for the next 2041 Antarctic Youth Ambassador Programme. Founded by Gemma Borgo-Caratti and Swati...
Gaza’s 5-Star Al Deira Hotel built with adobe bricks
Gaza's five star hotel, especially one that is made with adobe brick. Designed by the Palestinian architect Rashid Abdelhamid, who was born and trained in...
6 Eco Resolutions for 2013
It’s nearly 2013 and I am grateful. After three years of traveling with a backpack through 14 countries in Africa and the Middle East, I...
Top 9 Eco Stories From the Middle East in 2012
Every year we like to round up a list of our most popular stories from the preceding year. Not only does this give us a...
Gulf Greywater Recycling Could Cut Water Use by 30%
The United Arab Emirates could save approximately 30 per cent of its daily water use if multi-residential buildings implement greywater recycling programs, according to a...
Moroccan Solar is Safe Despite Desertec Setbacks
When Spain failed to show up for a recent Desertec meeting that would have signaled government support for the 150 MW concentrated solar plant (CSP)...
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