Environmental Graffiti

Manhattan of the Desert: Yemen’s Ancient Mud Skyscraper City

Some might assume it to be a mirage. Rising out of the desert in the South Arabian Peninsula, ancient high-rise apartment buildings made of mud meet the eye. Centuries before the modern age of skyscrapers dawned in Chicago and New York, the Middle East had its own skyscraper city – the oldest on earth. This is Shibam in Yemen, a place thought to have existed since the 2nd Century AD.

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Prince’s Eco-Home Gets Lower Eco-Rating For Not Using Plastic

Britain’s Prince Charles plans to build an eco-friendly home to spur the government towards greener housing policy, but his eco-friendly house design has now run into government regulation that says it’s not eco-friendly enough. The Prince has long been involved in a variety of environmental issues. He [...]

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