Posts Tagged ‘ Middle East ’

8th Ecocity World Summit Opens in Istanbul

Dec 14th, 2009 | By Jesse Fox | Category: Lead Story

With the world’s attention focused on climate change talks in Copenhagen, where world leaders may or may not reach an agreement by the end of the week, a parallel gathering in Istanbul is exploring practical solutions to the climate challenge.



A Model Village

Sep 13th, 2009 | By Jesse Fox | Category: Featured Articles

An environmental justice organization and a Bedouin village are attempting to create a model of sustainability in the Negev desert.



Permaculture in Palestine

Jul 20th, 2009 | By Jesse Fox | Category: Featured Articles

Defying drought, limited resources and occupation, Bustan Qaraaqa is building an ecological oasis in a wadi outside Bethlehem.



Naomi Klein in Jaffa

Jul 7th, 2009 | By Jesse Fox | Category: Featured Articles

Her latest book just released in Hebrew, the author discussed disaster capitalism, Israel and the growing boycott movement.



An Afternoon in Amman

Feb 27th, 2009 | By Jesse Fox | Category: Uncategorized

“You know, my cousin is from Gaza.” Really, I ask? “Yes, he was killed by an Israeli bomb last week.” I try not to choke on my pita. “He had 23 kids, from one wife! Four of the boys are commandos, Hamas.”