The comptroller’s findings indicate that Israel is projected to only reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 12% from 2015 to 2030, which is 56% less than the target of 27%.  By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN. MARCH 19, 2024  The state comptroller has raised a red flag on Israel’s alarming lack of progress in addressing the country’s climate crisis. In […]

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Rozen and his team say scientists already have “all the pieces needed” to return to pre-Industrial Revolution temperatures.  By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN. MARCH 24, 2024 Scientists have confirmed that 2023 was the hottest year on record; projections suggest this year might be even hotter. As climate change threatens livability and increases the likelihood of natural disasters, some aerospace engineers […]

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The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries expects strong growth in global oil demand in 2024 and 2025 driven by robust economic activities in China. Reuters/File Short Url https://arab.news/bewqf March 24, 2024 RIYADH: Calls for completely abandoning oil and fully relying on renewable energy have been deemed “wrong” and “unrealistic” by Haitham Al-Ghais, the secretary-general of […]

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A view of the desalination plant owned by the Saline Water Conversion Corporation in Ras al-Khair in the Kingdom’s Eastern Province. (Fayez Nureldine/AFP) Short Url https://arab.news/vryns REBECCA ANNE PROCTOR. 23 March 2024 DUBAI: Groundwater levels are in significant decline around the world, particularly in agricultural regions with dry climates that experience severe water deficiency. Saudi […]

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Tel Aviv Municipality mapping natural sites & protecting animals: Public help sought to preserve green spaces, contractors to safeguard wildlife during construction by 2025. By YUVAL BENGOMARCH 13, 2024 Tel Aviv-Jaffa is currently promoting two significant measures designed to preserve nature and animals in the city. The first goal is updating the natural urban site map, […]

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Midbarium provides a home for 100 species, among them, the rare white lion, and serves as a hospital for animals in the region. But can keeping animals in captivity ever be justified – even to preserve near-extinct species? Naama Riba. Mar 21, 2024 One of the busiest places in Midbarium, the new Be’er Sheva zoo, […]

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By JT – Mar 20,2024  After securing the second place globally as a sustainable green destination in the category of environment and climate, the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority win recognition for the Aqaba Bird Observatory among the world’s top 100 tourist destinations (Petra photo) AMMAN — After securing the second place globally as a sustainable green […]

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Following widespread public objection, municipality backs away from plan for hotel and commercial center on central site overlooking Old City By SUE SURKES  12 March 2024, full report: https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-mayor-reverses-support-for-large-development-at-bible-hill-nature-spot/

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March 22, 2024 Regional and local leaders in eastern Morocco met this week with residents and civil society groups after months of protests over a water management plan set to take effect later this year. Thousands in the town of Figuig stopped paying water bills and have taken to the streets since November to protest […]

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Winners of municipality contest focusing on home garden to be awarded in May March 18, 2024 Dubai: Dubai Municipality on Monday announced ‘Dubai’s Best Homegrown Produce Competition’, one of the programs under Dubai Farms, which seeks to support citizen farmers who are productive agricultural entrepreneurs. The competition aims to achieve self-sufficiency of the family from […]

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As legal advocacy organization gears up to challenge state in High Court petition, Jewish and Bedouin activists unite to show that clean, green tech is a better and viable answer By SUE SURKES  7 March 2024,  full report: https://www.timesofisrael.com/pupils-in-unrecognized-bedouin-villages-exposed-to-carcinogenic-diesel-generators/

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March 10, 2024 by József Kádár Bedouin communities in Israel are extremely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, facing challenges such as water scarcity and extreme temperatures, with a lack of suitable, adaptive infrastructure. In recent years, the need to make society more climate-resilient has become increasingly urgent, requiring innovative technological and financial solutions […]

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Authorities react to panic buying of generators by citizens who fear war with Hezbollah could leave them in the dark; expert says solar energy a better solution for national grid too By  SUE SURKES. 5 March 2024 full report (recommended): https://www.timesofisrael.com/officials-tell-worried-israelis-solar-panels-better-than-generators-in-event-of-war/

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As March 18 deadline nears, officials discussing with other stakeholders what to include in Tekuma Administration Gaza Envelope rehabilitation By SUE SURKES 5 March 2024, full report: https://www.timesofisrael.com/energy-ministry-finalizing-revolutionary-plan-for-gaza-border-area-energy-independence/

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Shani Ashkenazi March 15 2024 We asked Dr. Amir Givati, director of the incoming meteorological service, whether we are already in a climate crisis. “The sea is warm and we are receiving concentrated rainfall in a short period of time. We had in the Galilee and the Sharon area an event considered a ‘natural disaster,’ […]

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March 13, 2024 by Sara Weissel, Spring 2024 intern  Last week, our students and interns went on a three-day-trip off campus as part of the compulsory weekly Dialogue Forum program.   As one of seven interns, I was fortunate enough to come along. At the Institute, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict – its history and the current war – is […]

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JOHN PAGANO. March 11, 2024 Short Url https://arab.news/wp2qe In the race toward a greener planet, the need to replace fossil fuels has never been more pressing. The tourism industry has been a part of the problem, and it must play an important part in any solution.      Tourism contributes 8-11 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions […]

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The Council of Ministers officially endorses the first Jordan National Urban Policy, developed by UN-Habitat in partnership with the Ministry of Local Administration (Photo courtesy of UN-Habitat) By JT – Mar 14,2024  AMMAN — In a historic move considered the first of its kind, the Council of Ministers officially endorsed the first Jordan National Urban Policy (JNUP), […]

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A group of young and idealistic immigrants recently purchased the land and hope to turn it into an ecological farm and center for education and wellness. By BEN BRESKYMARCH 16, 2024  A lush tract of land in Israel’s North has an untouched charm and a lot of potential. It is the future site of Chevra Eco […]

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MOHAMMED S. AL-SURF. March 15, 2024 Short Url https://arab.news/nde79 In recent years the Kingdom has made significant strides in waste management by promoting recycling initiatives. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has unveiled a plan to recycle up to 95 percent of the country’s waste — a move it claims will contribute SR120 […]

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