As the Israeli army prepares for fighting Hezbollah in the north, it breaks new roads for tanks at the landscape’s expense. Battles with Hamas in the south have caused fires in several nature reserves, and stray dogs wandering across the border raise fears of disease epidemics Zafrir Rinat. Feb 13, 2024 Since Israel’s war with […]

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The report said that the upper layer is warming at 0.13 degrees Celsius yearly because of global warming. By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN. FEBRUARY 6, 2024 The Mediterranean Sea’s upper layer is warming significantly faster than the global forecast, according to a report issued Monday. The report, issued by Israel’s energy and environmental protection ministries and the Oceanographic […]

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The company and two company officials were convicted of responsibility for the oil leak that caused ‘one of the largest ecological disasters in the country’s history.’ The offenses could have carried a sentence of up to three years in prison, but the agreement calls for monetary fines alone Zafrir Rinat. Feb 11, 2024 The Be’er […]

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By JT – Feb 08,202 AMMAN — Minister of energy and mineral resources, Saleh Kharabsheh, on Wednesday affirmed that Jordan is steadily moving towards a green hydrogen economy, at the opening of the workshop titled “Studying the Legislation Regulating Green Hydrogen in Jordan”. Kharabsheh said that the ministry has signed 12 memorandums of understanding and one framework […]

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‘Participating teams have successfully removed submerged waste’ By JT – Feb 07,2024  The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority launches a campaign aimed at the cleaning of the sea floor in the Middle Beach area, in Aqaba (Petra Photo) AMMAN — The Royal Naval Force and Royal Boats, the Civil Defence Directorate and the Royal Department for Environment […]

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Every year, vast quantities of plastic waste end up in the sea, and following the recent storms in Israel, a significant amount of this waste was deposited onto several Israeli beaches Ilana Curiel| February 13, 2024 Disposing of waste, even into the Mediterranean Sea, does not make it vanish. Footage from Israel’s Gador Sea Reserve […]

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Najib Saab. 4/2/2024 The perception of environment has expanded in recent decades from fighting pollution to the management of natural resources. The increase in the world’s population from 1.5 billion at the beginning of the twentieth century to over eight billion today, together with a major shift in production and consumption patterns, has led to […]

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Energy efficiency, rationalising water consumption part of certification process Published:  February 12, 2024 ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE Ajman:  The Municipality and Planning Department in Ajman has announced that the total number of green buildings in the emirate has hit 8,335 buildings, based on the green building standards for residential buildings. This comes in line with the state’s […]

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8/2/2024 Dubatt Battery Recycling’s fully integrated battery recycling plant – the first of its kind in the UAE – has been formally inaugurated at Dubai Industrial City, part of TECOM Group PJSC. Dubatt signed a musataha agreement during the inauguration ceremony to expand the plant, raising its total investment at Dubai Industrial City to AED […]

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9/2/2024 As part of its efforts to maintain air quality and reduce the effects of climate change, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), in partnership with Modon Properties, inaugurated the region’s first smog-free tower at Hudayriat Island. The new air purification tower is an urban innovation designed to enhance air quality in the area and […]

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We are devastated by the horrifying loss of life and widespread trauma of the past months.  Even in these most challenging of times, the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies continues our dedication to environmental diplomacy, research, and peacebuilding.    We condemn the attack by Hamas on the kibbutzim and towns in the Gaza Envelope along Israel’s southern […]

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Pumping of seawater will contaminate underground freshwater and ruin the conditions of life in Gaza, experts say. By Shola Lawal. 3 Feb 2024 Israel confirmed this week that its troops are pumping seawater into a network of tunnels in Gaza, a method environmentalists say could violate international law and cause dire, long-term consequences in the besieged […]

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Why southern Israel must tackle environmental hazards and fuel innovation in the wake of the Gaza conflict. By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMANJANUARY 27, 202 The aftermath of the October 7 Hamas massacre and the subsequent war have inflicted not only physical and emotional harm on the people of Israel. According to experts, it has also significantly impacted the overall environment […]

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By Heba Elayyan – Feb 04,2024 The Ministry of Agriculture says that it is planning to launch a project to utilise fuel stations wastewater to plant fast-growing trees, beginning with the Desert Highway (JT file photo) AMMAN — In bid to increase green cover in desert areas and in urban areas, the Ministry of Agriculture is planning […]

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The maps are meant to help decision-makers better understand the likelihood of being exposed to certain risks and who and what is vulnerable to that risk due to socioeconomic, age, or other factors. By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMANJANUARY 29, 2024  The Environmental Protection Ministry released its first set of national climate risk maps on Monday to help decision-makers, security forces, […]

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By Maria Weldali – Feb 01,2024  AMMAN — UNICEF Jordan, through its Sawn programme, leverages the enthusiasm and insights of Jordanian youth to accelerate global efforts in addressing the climate crisis.  Sawn, translating to “Preservation” in English, is a youth-led climate action initiative in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Youth, and Generations For Peace.  […]

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The award-winning company aims to close the gap between profitability and sustainability. By ZACHY HENNESSEYJANUARY 24, 2024  UBQ Materials, a leading climate tech developer specializing in advanced materials crafted from waste, has announced the launch of a new portfolio of sustainability products. The line-up features three bio-based material replacements, sustainability additives, and two modifiers, offering a […]

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Dalia Mustafa Salama, Sunday 4 Feb 2024 European countries show growing interest in Egypt’s significant potential in renewable energy. Hence, Egypt can play a crucial role in supplying European markets with renewable electricity, contributing to environmental improvement, creating new job opportunities, and boosting economic growth and trade. Egypt and Italy plan to develop a project […]

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 22 Jan 2024 President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi affirmed Egypt’s keenness to play a major role in the international clean energy transition, which will benefit Egypt at the economic and environmental levels. he president made his comment during a meeting on Monday with Dimitris Copelouzos, chairman of Greek infrastructure development group Copelouzos Group. El-Sisi praised Egypt-Greece cooperation […]

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20,000 LED lights save 16m kilowatts, cut carbon footprint by 7,000 tonnes  January 31, 2024 Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has concluded the initial two phases of its energy conservation project, deploying 19,968 energy-efficient LED bulbs across metro stations and facilities. Over two years, this effort saved 16.7 million kilowatts, valued at Dh7.6 […]

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