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Environment and Climate in the Middle East

Court dismisses salt harvesting petition – Jerusalem Post

By SHARON UDASIN 05/29/2012 High Court officially dismisses petition from green groups against gov’t decision about Dead Sea royalty requirements. The High Court has officially dismissed a petition from green groups against a January government decision about Dead Sea royalty requirements, Israel Chemicals announced on Monday. After a long-time standoff between the Finance Ministry and […]

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Import ban fails to curb asbestos danger – Daily Star

May 28, 2012 12:40 AM By Van Meguerditchian BEIRUT: Known for its stunning beaches, the Batroun town of Shekka has a less pristine past that might still be killing its residents. Until 2000, Shekka housed the Eternit Company, the country’s biggest importer of the carcinogen asbestos. In 1998, Lebanon banned imports of most types of […]

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Conservationists report progress in efforts to document, preserve Kingdom’s plant wealth – Jordan Times

Botanic garden to open next year in Tal Al Rumman by Hana Namrouqa | May 26,2012 TAL AL RUMMAN — The Royal Botanic Garden (RBG) is compiling a list of Jordan’s threatened plant species, which will be published in January 2014. The “Jordan Plant Red List” is meant to conserve the Kingdom’s rich plant heritage, […]

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Israel gas finds launch navy into troubled waters – Ma’an / Al Arabiyah / Reuters

When Israeli economists contemplate their country’s untapped natural gas finds far out in the Mediterranean, they dream of energy independence and lucrative export deals. Those charged with Israel’s defense, however, worry that the navy — small and long a middling priority in budgets — may be hard put to protect the multinational drilling platforms and […]

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‘Water conservation a shared responsibility’ – Jordan Times

by Hana Namrouqa | May 28,2012 AMMAN — The government and individuals share responsibility for protecting Jordan’s limited water resources by rationing water consumption, experts and officials in the water sector said on Monday. Empowering local communities to address the Kingdom’s water shortage is vital, they said, highlighting that implementing large-scale water projects will not […]

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Massive roadway pollution leads to early death – Daily Star

May 25, 2012 01:27 AM (Last updated: May 25, 2012 09:35 AM) By Stephen Dockery BEIRUT: The country’s air pollution is making our lives shorter, according to findings presented by an environmental research team at the American University of Beirut Thursday. The startling research shows levels of dangerous particles along the country’s roadways are twice […]

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Meitar border crossing closed due to environmental hazard – Times of Israel

Strong odors emanating from nearby waste separation facility prompt closure By Asher Zeiger May 24, 2012 The pedestrian and commercial crossing at Meitar, south of Hebron, has been closed until further notice. Authorities cited a severe health hazard caused by an sewage treatment facility near the crossing, Ynet news reported on Thursday. Strong odors pervaded […]

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EU Provides Municipalities with Solid-Waste Collection Equipment – WAFA

RAMALLAH, May 24, 2012 (WAFA) – The EU Thursday provided equipment worth €7.6 million for the collection and transfer of solid waste to eight Joint Service Councils (JSC) across the West Bank, according to an EU press release. The hand-over ceremony was organized in Ramallah in the presence of the EU representative, John Gatt-Rutter, and […]

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Knesset bill would ban illegal dumping of building waste – Haaretz

Under new law, local authorities will be responsible for collecting and removing construction-related garbage to proper dump sites. By Zafrir Rinat | May.25, 2012 The Knesset will in the coming weeks complete legislation of a bill banning the dumping of construction waste in open spaces. Such dumping is considered the most widespread form of environmental […]

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The new Eilat gold rush – Times of Israel

Companies vie to drill near Biblical copper mines; ex-Mossad chief leads the way By Stuart Winer and Asher Zeiger May 24, 2012, Is southern Israel in for a mini-gold rush? After years of inactivity following several failed explorations, three companies are now vying for the right to drill for gold near Eilat. In mid-April, Gulliver […]

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20 Arabian oryx introduced to Wadi Rum – Jordan Times

by JT | May 24,2012 | 23:56 AMMAN — The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority on Wednesday introduced 20 heads of Arabian oryx to Wadi Rum. This is the second group of Arabian oryx to be brought to the area under the Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan project to reintroduce the endangered animal to […]

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Can a new hunting law protect Israel’s endangered animal species? – Haaretz

Critics warn legislation might increase poaching, while alienating Druze and Arabs who consider hunting a cultural legacy By Amalia Rosenblum | May.24, 2012 1. “Ninety-five percent of the hunters who come to me in the wild are terrific hunters, really great guys. They come for the fantasy, for the nostalgia, to sit around a barbecue, […]

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Tel Aviv’s ‘mystery smell’ was likely bromine leak – Times of Israel

Environmental Protection Ministry says it has established what caused the foul odor three weeks ago By Philip Podolsky May 25, 2012 The nature of the mysterious odor detected in Tel Aviv and Herzliya areas during the last month has been revealed, as Environmental Protection Ministry tests have pointed to the toxic chemical bromine, Maariv reported […]

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Better Place Electric Car Network Begins in Israel – Green Prophet

Brian Nitz | May 20th, 2012 | Shai Agassi hopes Israel is ready to embrace the efficiency and economics of electric cars. His company Better Place rolled out four electric car charging stations in northern Israel. He plans to quickly grow this network so that every place in Israel with be within range of one […]

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Fayyad: Water crisis due to Israel’s control of resources – Maan

RAMALLAH (Ma’an) — Israel’s control of Palestinian water resources in the West Bank is responsible for the water crisis, PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad said Monday. Opening a conference on water and the prospects for agricultural development in Palestine, Fayyed said strategic vision and a long-term plan were needed to resolve the crisis. The two-day […]

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Amman residents remain distrustful of tap water — study – Jordan Times

by Hana Namrouqa | May 22,2012 AMMAN — Despite a drop in the number of complaints on the quality of drinking water in the capital, residents still avoid drinking from the tap and prefer bottled water, according to a survey. A customer satisfaction survey carried out by the Jordan Water Company (Miyahuna) showed that customers […]

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‘Water Authority requires greater transparency’ – Jerusalem Post

By SHARON UDASIN 05/22/2012 According to Taub study, Israel’s Water Authority will be facing growing challenges in meeting its responsibilities, more public involvement is required. Due to the ever-growing demand for water resources, escalating costs and a decline in natural sources, Israel’s Water Authority will be facing increased challenges in meeting its responsibilities, a task […]

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New Sderot Water Reservoir Rescues Agriculture in the Negev – Jerusalem Post

KKK – JNF The new reservoir established with the support of the JNF USA Parsons Water Fund will supply treated sewage water for irrigation use by local farmers and end pollution of Nahal Shikma When the late Natan Parsons visited the Sderot region some five years ago, he immediately understood the vital need for a […]

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Arava Power to build 8 new solar fields – Jerusalem Post

By SHARON UDASIN 05/21/2012 09:00 Company secures largest ever funding for solar power in Israeli history for 58 megawatts and NIS 800 m. of new projects. Arava Power Company, the firm responsible for the launch of the country’s first solar field last June, has completed financial closure on an unprecedented 58 megawatts and NIS 800 […]

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Green groups slam approval of Meged oil drilling – Jerusalem Post

By SHARON UDASIN 05/22/2012 03:57 Decision blasted for environmental sensitivity of area and the potential harm that drilling could cause to local residents. Facing heavy opposition from green groups, the Central District Planning and Building Committee approved on late Monday afternoon oil drilling plans for the Meged 6, 7 and 8 plots in the area […]

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