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….
Opioid drugs including oxycodone, heroin and fentanyl have fueled an ever-worsening epidemic in the US. And after giant events in New Orleans they are popping up in the wastewater. The post What we find in New Orleans tap water after Mardi Gras appeared first on Green Prophet. Mardi Gras is a time when illicit drugs…
A large sperm whale has washed ashore on Zikim Beach in southern Israel, marking only the eighth documented case of its kind along the country’s Mediterranean coast since monitoring began. The post Endangered sperm whale washes ashore in southern Israel appeared first on Green Prophet. Trojena, a new ski resort planned for the Asian Games…
Dubai has announced this month that they will be working with Elon Musk’s Boring Company to build tunnels in Dubai. The post The Boring Company to add a Dubai loop appeared first on Green Prophet. Trojena, a new ski resort planned for the Asian Games in Saudi Arabia is the opposite of sustainable Neom, a…
Neom, a bombastic collection of futuristic cities and resorts, has flopped as Saudi oil prices roll back reality. The Saudi plan of hosting the 2029 Asian games to be held at Trojena, a ski report in the desert, has been cancelled. The post Saudi Arabia cancels the Asian games at Neom’s Trojena appeared first on…