Tag: protests

Elon Musk wants to Starlink Iranian dissidents

Elon Musk is hoping to dodge American sanctions against Iran to help researchers and anyone who wants it, access uncensored internet via his satellite-based Starlink internet service.

Environmental Protests of the Middle East Show Eco Awareness in Arab World

During the last six years, the words energy security, water security, and food security could be found a lot...

All Quiet in Taksim Square, for Now

Central Istanbul looks like a war zone as shells of burnt out vehicles simmer after a long day of...

Arab Spring Countries Face Increased Risk of Food Price Shocks in 2013

According to the latest findings by global risk-analyser Maplecroft, Arab Spring countries are at greater risk of rising food...

Radioactive Material Was Stolen From an Egyptian Nuclear Power Plant

A search is underway to find whoever stole a safe containing radioactive material from Egypt's first nuclear power station.Ā  While...

Guest Photo Gallery From the Heart of Tahrir Square, Egypt

Sicilian photographer Giusi Cosentino has shared striking images straight from the heart of Tahrir Square.Ā  Sicilian photographer Giusi Cosentino and...

Egypt’s Military May Be Using Lethal Teargas

Many people fear that the Egyptian military is using a lethal new brand of teargas to dispel protestors in...

#Occupy Climate Change: The Arab Spring & Occupy Wall St. Movement

What do the Occupy Wall Street protests and the Arab Spring have in common? A desire for radical change TheĀ Arab...

Remembering Ken Saro-Wiwa: Why The Middle East Needs Eco-Activism

In memory of the murdered Nigerian environmental activist who campaigned against Shell, we look at the importance of environmental...

Nominate Your Green Prophet Eco Hero for 2011

Green Prophet launches the Green Prophet Eco Hero 11 Award for 2011. Who are your eco-heros for the Middle...

Jordan’s Ambitious Bus Plans Get Shelved

Announced with much fanfare, the plans to build an new bus transit in Jordan have been quietly shelved pending...

Ex-Shell Scientist Insists Israeli Oil Shale Is Still A Possibility

Scientist Harold Vinegar says there is a huge quantity of oil shale in Israel and, despite protests and risks,...