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Daryl Hannah Splashes Into Sinai Eco-Tourism
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Green Prophet would love to invite the Splash icon to Israel and other Middle Eastern countries, if she dares. See the above video where Daryl Hannah, the foxy American actress-turned environmentalist, explores eco-tourism in Egypt. Some tips to be learned from the vid.
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Choose “The Environment” During Latest Middle East Conflict
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This isn’t the forum for politics, but unfortunately so much of what decisions are made in the Middle East (ie funds allocated, prayers made) are determined by the conflict. Above, see a video of the consequences of the Israel-Lebanon war 2.5 years ago.
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Drought in Jordan Calls People to Pray for Rain and the Controversial Dead-Red Peace Canal
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(A map of Jordan and the surrounding region highlighting the Disi Aquifer and the proposed Red-Dead project.)With worrying frost alerts in Jordan getting farmers anxious, Jordanians are also seeing a rainless season this year, increasing their fears that crops will collapse.
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The Conflicted Middle East To Worsen As Global Warming Causes Rising Sea Levels
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(Rapidly depleting water resources has forced residents of Sana’a to buy water from private sources. Water levels are dropping by 6 metres a year in the Yemeni capital.
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Eco Rabbi: Parshat Vayigash - Jacob’s Cedars
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In this week’s segment, Parshat Vayigash, Jacob and his family go down to Egypt to Joseph, who is now second, only to Pharaoh, in Egypt.
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