Abdulrahman Al-Eryani 08/02/2022 In the past decade, food security conditions have substantially deteriorated across conflict-affected countries in the Middle East. Wars have damaged key infrastructure that supports the agricultural sector, such as transportation, water, and sanitation. As a result of conflict, food prices have increased, incomes diminished, joblessness soared, and lack of equitable access to […]

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Representatives of the three largest churches in Jerusalem warned the plan was an attempt to ‘minimize, not to say eliminate, any non-Jewish characteristics of the Holy City’ The Associated Press Nir HassonFeb. 21, 2022 Following vociferous outcry, Israel’s Nature and Parks Authority said on Monday that it was backing down from an expansion plan that […]

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15/2/2022 As drought ravages the Middle East, Saudi environmental activist Abdullah Abduljabar sees a silver lining for deserts: Saxaul trees produce seeds only as they become drier, opening a window to plant even more in the kingdom’s vast wilderness of Qassim.   For centuries millions of these trees, commonly known by their Arabic name Al-Ghadha, […]

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The municipality joined the fight after residents’ protests, claiming there have been serious defects in planning for the plant, including violations of government policy and conflicts of interest Deiaa Haj Yahia Feb. 20, 2022 The municipality of Rosh Ha’ayin, northeast of Tel Aviv, petitioned the High Court of Justice on Wednesday to halt plans for […]

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Despite sinkhole problem, Israel should make the Dead Sea beaches fully accessible to the public instead of deeming the area as an ecological disaster, a new study suggests Nir Hasson Feb. 13, 2022 Despite the Dead Sea’s shrinking size, the tens of thousands of sinkholes that have opened around it and the resultant closure of […]

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Karine Elharrar says although plan to shift 30% of country’s energy production to renewables by 2030 may not seem too ambitious, there are many moving parts that often refuse to cooperate Noa Fisher | Published: 02.16.22,Before she is scheduled to present her work plan for 2022 in front of Knesset’s Economy Committee, Energy Minister Karine […]

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New data reveals young people in Israel feel ‘aware, engaged, and responsible’ for the climate, with 40% of Israeli teens saying they believe they are the ones who will lead the change toward a better future Zavit, Yehonatan Sher | Published: 02.12.22 Over a month ago, the largest ever climate protest in Israel took place […]

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Ahead of its green bond debut, the Public Investment Fund was handed an $80bn stake in Aramco. By Anthony Di Paola and Matthew Martin Bloomberg Published On 14 Feb 2022 The Saudi sovereign wealth fund’s environmental credentials suddenly look a lot less appealing after it was handed an $80 billion stake in the world’s largest oil […]

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By JT – Feb 21,2022 A cleaning operation is currently ongoing at the King Talal Dam, according to the Water Ministry (Petra photo) AMMAN — The Ministry of Water and Irrigation on Sunday said that it is consistently working to clean all of its water facilities to remove tree residue and waste, especially the King […]

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Summit aims to increase understanding, provide solutions to water, food and energy security issues By Imke van Smoorenburg – Feb 19,2022 A vegetable vendor’s stall is seen on the roadside in the Jordan Valley in this recent photo (Photo by Imke van Smoorenberg) AMMAN — The Water-Food-Energy (WFE) Summit held last January between Jordan, the […]

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By Shaddad Attili As the world fails to curb rising temperatures, the consequences of global warming pose a serious threat, particularly in regions that suffer from water and food scarcity, political conflict, instability and insecurity, and financial inability, such as Palestine, among many others. Not all countries contribute equally to greenhouse gas (GHG)i emissions or […]

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Opinion: Government’s decision to remove plastic waste bins from many neighborhoods, putting supermarkets in charge of accepting used plastic from customers may have advantages, but it has mostly created inconvenience and even more waste Baruch Stein | Published: 02.11.22 In addition to sale prices, a mandatory deposit is now withheld when buying nearly all drinks […]

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Planned $66 million project will see highly polluted area restored and fitted with camping sites, cafes and educational centers for the benefit of Palestinian enclave’s people Reuters | Published: 02.07.22 The United Nations is set to begin the restoration of a historic valley in the Palestinian Gaza Strip next month, hoping to transform it from […]

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World Bank report shows average resident will be ill for 60 days in his lifetime due to air pollution in the future, with town dwellers breathing 10 times the level of pollutants considered safe; nations like Egypt, Lebanon and Yemen will spend more than 3% of their GDP AFP Air pollution costs the Middle East […]

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By JT – Feb 10,2022 Her Majesty Queen Rania addresses the first-ever Earthshot Innovation Showcase at Expo 2020 Dubai in a prerecorded video that was broadcast on Thursday (Photo courtesy of Royal Court) AMMAN — Her Majesty Queen Rania called on the global community to recognise the pressing need for a united and resilient front […]

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By JT – Feb 10,2022 AMMAN — Minister of Water and Irrigation Mohammad Al Najjar and Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Jordan Lee Jae-wan on Thursday inaugurated the construction works of the “Rehabilitation of Water Networks in Faqou’h District of Karak Governorate/2020-2024” project.  The project is funded with $9.27m from the Korea International […]

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The hawksbill sea turtle lay belly-up on the metal autopsy table, its shell ashen and stomach taut. A week ago, the adolescent turtle washed up on a beach in Kalba, a city on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates. Once unspoiled, the coast of mangrove trees is now fouled by piles of trash […]

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The city-state of Dubai announced Monday it would begin charging a fee on plastic bags used in the sheikhdom, with an aim of outlawing them entirely in two years over environmental concerns. A statement from the government-run Dubai Media Office said a 25-fil (6 cent) charge would start July 1. “Sustainability has now become an […]

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The U.N.’s humanitarian coordinator for war-torn Yemen said he held constructive talks with government officials and Huthi rebels over dealing with the threat posed by a rusting oil tanker abandoned offshore. Experts warn of the risk of a major environmental disaster posed by the 45-year-old FSO Safer, which lacks both power and a functioning fire […]

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Meteorological service forecasts include seven heat waves of over 48 degrees Celsius at Lake Kinneret a year, double the days above 34 in Jerusalem and much more extreme heat on the coast Lee Yaron Jan. 30, 2022 The average temperature in Israel is expected to increase 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2050, the Israel Meteorological Service […]

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