Death Valley peaks hot – the highest since ’31 at 130F
Death Valley, USA. It's looking pretty hot out there. Climate change is forcing its effects.
Cities
Plant Sharing Point in Tel Aviv to green your city
Got a plant? Want a plant? Dreamers in Tel Aviv start a new swap.
Boat-in theatre makes waves in Tel Aviv, not all welcome
Tel Aviv is creating new solutions for missing culture in the city like the "boat in theatre" instead of addressing the centers and culture that exists.
“We’ll stop cutting trees” part of Tel Aviv’s climate action plan
Spend a few years or a dozen in a coastal city like Tel Aviv or Beirut and you’ll see how in a short time the season’s have changed. Tel Aviv this winter experienced an unprecedented level of flooding (we told you so), which killed two people and left people kayaking down the streets looking for […]
Tel Aviv makes Covid-friendly breathing sidewalks
Tel Aviv makes breathable sidewalk space, stealing from the streets, giving to the cafegoers.
Gene editing or gene modification in agriculture? What’s better – or worse?
Genetically modified (GM – or GMO) crops are unpopular. Despite their vast potential to help improve global food security while reducing pesticide use, many countries are extremely resistant to planting GM crops, with 85% of global GM agricultural land coming from just four countries: the US, Brazil, Argentina and Canada. Where they have been grown, […]
Ventilation System with Heat Recovery To Help Combat Covid-19
The outbreak of Covid-19, and the impact it has had on the world, has changed the way we live and how we think about many social situations. Masks are becoming more and more common when people are outdoors and in public spaces. The air we breathe has suddenly come under extra scrutiny. The strength of […]
Welcome to the world of Solarpunk
Between March and April, the Israeli government incrementally established isolation guidelines to prevent the COVID-19 virus from spreading. Along with the closure of multiple businesses and institutions, transportation was severely limited, forcing people to work from home, thus drastically cut the number of vehicles on the road. As a result, Israel experienced a 40% reduction in nitrogen […]
Defensive Driving: Why Everyone Should Practice It
Every year, thousands of vehicular accidents happen in the state of Illinois, many of them could have been avoided. One example is when you’re in a situation where a driver has rear-ended your car. This could have been avoided if you and/or the car behind you has left enough space between you and the car […]
All about Gath, Goliath’s hometown
Goliath, the giant who was overtaken by King David's slingshot, is described in the biblical Book of Samuel as a Philistine giant defeated by the young David in single combat. It is believed that Goliath was originally from Gath.
5 Things You Should Know About Indoor-Grown Hemp Flower
The hemp industry is booming, and an increasing number of acres of farmland that were once used for other crops are being handed over to hemp farmers. For both hemp smokers and environmental activists, however, some of the attributes of outdoor-grown hemp might be less than ideal. Check out these five simple reasons that indoor […]
Hey urban farmers – the lead is still in your soil
We’ve all heard of lead – whether it’s lead-based paint or leaded gasoline. These applications are now things of the past, but do we still have a lead problem? The Soil Science Society of America explores how the poisonous metal is still present in urban soils. Blogger Anna Wade explains, “in the United States, risk […]
The Importance of Your Instagram Bio
Social networks are no longer limited to staying in touch with friends. More and more businesses are harnessing the benefits of Instagram, with different businesses approaching the platform in several ways. Despite the focus of Instagram being picture-based posts, there is still a lot of other areas that need some attention, such as the bio. […]
Sustainable urban design in Rotterdam, my hometown
Rotterdam is a test bed for sustainable cities. Practical solutions but also a playground of sorts.
We’re all electric as lightning
5G voodoo? A new study finds that the electrical activity in the cells of living creatures mirrors the electrical fields in nature. Seems we all like lightning, and evolved with the sun.