Experts weigh in on potential environmental and health challenges Gaza will face after the Israel-Hamas War, and how to solve them By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMANJANUARY 6, 2024  As Israel pounds the Gaza Strip, more than a million Palestinians have been displaced from their homes. A report released earlier this week by The Wall Street Journal claimed that almost 70% of […]

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EcoPeace Middle East and two sister peace movements – one Palestinian and one Israeli – were nominated for the prize. By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMANJANUARY 7, 2024  An environmental peacebuilding organization founded by an Israeli has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize by the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, also known as the Free University of Amsterdam. In addition, […]

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 Naharnet Newsdesk. December 28, 2023 Norway’s largest pension fund said Thursday it has divested from Saudi Aramco due to the oil giant’s lack of climate action and from 11 other Gulf companies over human rights concerns. KLP, which manages over 700 billion kroner ($70 billion), said the exclusion amounted to $15 million. The fund dropped […]

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Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman disclosed the Kingdom’s plans while speaking at the second Digital Government Forum in Riyadh on Wednesday.  ARAB NEWS  December 20, 2023  RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is prepared with 1,200 sites all across the country to initiate renewable projects, said the Kingdom’s energy minister. Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman disclosed the Kingdom’s plans while […]

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By JT – Dec 30,2023  AMMAN — Energy Minister Saleh Kharabsheh on Saturday inspected the excavations’ progress at the Hamza oil field in eastern Azraq. Kharabsheh met with the personnel on the site to check the oil well digging process in the field, commending their efforts to expedite the operations and maximise achievements according to the 2023-2033 […]

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17 December 2023  ARAB NEWS December 17, 2023 RIYADH: As part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to ensure water security across the country, the sovereign wealth fund has signed a deal worth SR64.19 million ($17.02 million) for projects in the cities and villages of the Jazan region. The Public Investment Fund signed the deal with Alkhorayef […]

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Hamdan Bin Mohammed issues resolution encouraging people to adopt eco-friendly lifestyle  December 31, 2023 13:19. Ashfaq Ahmed, Senior Assistant Editor Dubai: Single-use plastic bags will be banned in Dubai from January 1, 2024, according to a new resolution issued on Sunday. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman […]

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4/1/2024In line with the Abu Dhabi Climate Change Strategy and as part of the Abu Dhabi Environmental Research Network (ADERN), the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi and Zayed University have announced a research collaboration to develop Green House Gas (GHG) emission factors for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Announced during COP28, the partnership will see […]

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December 2023  NOUR EL-SHAERI CAIRO: Saudi-based biotech startup Green Desert SA is aiming to boost the Kingdom’s sustainability with a fresh line of industrial hemp products. Founded in 2020 by Abdulhadi Al-Amer and Lucas Dietrich, GD was built on the foundation of utilizing biotechnology to commercialize hemp usage in the push toward a more sustainable future. […]

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By Mohammed Soulaiman 20/12/2023  Those living in Gaza are experiencing acute respiratory infections, diarrhoea, lice and scabies. 15 years ago, a 23-day war in Gaza left 17% of farmland “ruined with little to no feasibility of rejuvenation,” according to a UNDP fact-finding report. Now, 70 days into the current war, experts warn that irreversible damage is […]

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Zafrir Rinat Dec 29, 2023 The longer the war in the Gaza Strip rages, the deeper its destruction of Gaza’s infrastructure and environment – and its effects on health. Israeli soldiers in the Strip and Israelis just over the border are also exposed, and the blight may creep farther. Asbestos waste, damage to agriculture and […]

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In 2023, “Israel once again failed to prepare to do its part” to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make the country more sustainable,” said Israeli solar pioneer Yosef Abramowitz. By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMANDECEMBER 29, 2023 The government’s lack of commitment to addressing climate concerns predates the current war. Rather, the conflict serves as a convenient pretext for […]

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The current climate bill was deemed “shameful” by environmental activists, many of whom said it could worsen the climate change situation in Israel. By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN. DECEMBER 31, 2023  It’s official: Ministers Eli Cohen and Israel Katz have exchanged roles, with Cohen assuming the position of Energy Minister and Katz taking on the role of Foreign Minister.In honor […]

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According to the Israel Meteorological Service’s annual summary, in 2023 there were four unusual rain events in late May and in June, prolonged and unusual heat waves in July and August and uncharacteristically heavy rain in November and December Zafrir Rinat. Jan 1, 2024 2023 was hotter than average, and it is rated the second […]

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By JT – Dec 22,2023 AMMAN — The Ministry of Water and Irrigation on Thursday approved an agreement for the seventh package of the Deir Alla and Karama water networks rehabilitation project in the Jordan Valley, valued at 97.24 million euros. The project, funded through a loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and supplemented by self-financing […]

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This photo shows a mosque in southern Amman, equipped with 140 solar panels on September 6, 2018 (AFP file photo) AMMAN — The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs said on Wednesday that it will begin work on establishing more three solar farms as per efforts to cover mosques’ energy bills. Minister of Awqaf Mohammad […]

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By Rayya Al Muheisen – Dec 30,2023 Fishing suspension is set to commence from the first Monday of January in the upcoming year until the evening of April 30, 2024 (Aqaba Marine Park file photo) AMMAN — In response to growing environmental concerns, the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) has declared a comprehensive suspension of fishing, […]

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The projects include a company or research institute from Israel and one from the United States. By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN. JANUARY 2, 2024 BIRD Energy announced a $9.75 million investment in cooperative US-Israel clean energy projects this week. The projects address various areas, including reducing carbon dioxide emissions, solar power, energy storage, heat energy, and energy efficiency. The Israel – […]

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Cleaning the river has significant ecological implications, including fish and plants returning to the river, as well as other natural habitats in the future.  By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN. DECEMBER 31, 2023  The Yarkon River Authority has approved the “Clean Yarkon” plan, which includes new measures to prevent pollution in the river and reinforces the commitment to reroute treated sewage […]

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