10 Ways to Green Your Summer Vacation. Remember, just because you’re traveling doesn’t mean you have to take a break from being green! Pick a green hotel. Look for hotels with environmentally-friendly policies that include purchasing green products, conserving water and energy, and investing in the local community. MORE >>

Almasry Alyoum environmental journalist Hoda Baraka (whose images of Siwa inspired the antidote to bigger, better, more ) has sent us an excellent roundup of the different parties and individuals with a green platform who will seek election to Egypt’s parliament today. PARTIES: The Green Party of Egypt: Founded in 1990. MORE >>

From the blog formerly known as Green, Inc.: Carbon dioxide emissions fell by 3 percent in 2008 and 7 percent in 2009, largely because of the recession. via green.blogs.nytimes.com. MORE >>

A fusion of traditional Islamic architecture and modern sustainable design, Gaza’s new green schools will cost the same to build as their less-sustainable counterparts. . This render demonstrates how the leafy green courtyard will be central to the entire school, promoting both community and an appreciation for the outdoors. MORE >>

It features young kids from the impoverished towns of Nairobi who argue, through lyrics and a hip-hop style of music, that bikes are a way to help the earth from its environmental issues. Get the FREE Wend Digital Edition! The best part? This video is not only entertaining, it’s inspirational. If your editor had taken the time to. MORE >>