In 2025, the Jordanian government signed agreements with a consortium led by Meridiam and SUEZ, alongside VINCI Construction and Orascom Construction. Under a 30-year concession agreement, the consortium will design, build, finance, operate, and maintain the system before transferring it back to the Jordanian government. The total investment is estimated at approximately $6 billion USD….
The first years of life may represent a critical window when environmental exposures: dust, mold, indoor allergens, pollutants, microplastics, all shape immune trajectories in lasting ways. If scientists can find safe ways to calm this early-life immune pathway, it may be possible to prevent allergic disease before it spreads from the skin to the lungs…
Atmospheric water generators (AWGs) sound like magic: machines that can pull drinking water out of air. The idea is mentioned in the Bible, where the elders would pray for water collected as dew on plants and the catch on turning this into a machine is in the physics. To turn invisible vapor into liquid, you…
Mediterranean-wide platform for gender equality, resilience, and rural justice. Hosted under the institutional umbrellas of CIHEAM and the Union for the Mediterranean, the agenda appears technocratic and inclusive on paper: welcome remarks, keynote evidence on gender gaps, and a panel discussion on justice pathways in rural and agrifood contexts. The post Another “Mediterranean Women’s Event”…
Morocco’s proposed 1,000 MW offshore wind project near Essaouira promises climate leadership and renewable energy for this Magreb country, but along this stretch of Atlantic coast, wind is more than energy. The coastline is culture, economy, and identity. The post Essaouira Offshore Wind and what it means for surfers, music festivals and the wild appeared…
Piñatex was among the earliest widely publicized plant-based leather alternatives and played a significant role in raising awareness of agricultural waste valorization within fashion supply chains. The post Pinatex bio-materials files for bankruptcy appeared first on Green Prophet. Ananas Anam made Pinatex from leather waste Ananas Anam, the UK-based company behind Piñatex, a plant-based leather…
Seagrasses are “land plants” that have moved into ocean habitats. They have roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits and seeds. There are only about 70 species of seagrasses, representing just 0.02% of all flowering plant species. The post Celebrate International Seagrass Day appeared first on Green Prophet. Teens smoke but cannabis is not good for mental…
Teens smoke but cannabis is not good for mental health: new study from Canada The post Cannabis use linked to anxiety and depression appeared first on Green Prophet. Teens smoke but cannabis is not good for mental health: new study from Canada One hallmark of Justin Trudeau’s leadership in Canada was legalizing cannabis, making it…
A comprehensive analysis published by AstroTurf experts on turf field safety identifies several critical factors that separate premium synthetic surfaces from standard installations. The post What Makes Artificial Turf Like AstroTurf Safe? University Research and Independent Testing Reveal Key Factors appeared first on Green Prophet. Is Astro Turf safe? The question of what constitutes safe…
The Purim holiday is coming up next week: this year, 2026, it occurs from the evening of March 2nd until the evening of March 3rd. (In Jerusalem, where Shushan Purim is celebrated, the festival takes place on the following day, from March 3rd to March 4th.) Read about Purim and building a good society here….