By AFP – Apr 03,2025 JERUSALEM — War has left Gaza littered with unexploded bombs that will take years to clear, with children drawn to metal casings maimed or even killed when they try to pick them up, a demining expert said. Nicholas Orr, a former UK military deminer, told AFP after a mission to the war-battered […]
Archives for April, 2025
Shiny and deadly, unexploded munitions a threat to Gaza children – Jordan Times (AFP)
Syria’s Relentless Blackouts Could Be an Opportunity for Israeli Technology – Haaretz
If Israel wants to keep its northern border quiet and free of Iranian influence, it should work with the new Syrian government to expand energy sources and get its economy back up and running Joel Parker Apr 3, 202 Syria and its economy are coping with the remnants of its bloody civil war. Israel’s policies […]
Israel’s food loss crisis hits 2.6 million tons as war drives waste surge – YNET
Israel’s food loss crisis hits 2.6 million tons as war drives waste surge Food loss report reveals a deep crisis with 1.2 million tons of edible food wasted amid war-driven shortages and rising hunger across the country Ynet|03.31.25 Israel’s food loss report published on Monday revealed worrying figures about product waste in the country. In […]
Climate crisis hits women hardest, Tel Aviv conference reveals – Jerusalem Post
The conference explored how Israel can use its experience in managing water resources and desert agriculture to serve as a model for integrating women into climate solutions. By ARIELA OHRENSTEINAPRIL 1, 2025 The climate crisis affects everyone, but women disproportionately bear its impact. A special conference was held on Tuesday in honor of International Women’s Month, examining the […]
Government negligence in Dead Sea Works cost Israel millions, report finds – YNET
State Comptroller’s report reveals major failures in the Dead Sea mining conglomerate, including environmental damage, lost revenue and low lease fees; It calls for action to regulate Dead Sea Works before its lease ends in 2030 Ilana Curiel|03.11.25 State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman’s latest report exposes significant governmental failures in managing the Dead Sea Works, highlighting […]
Fish learn how to survive in warming Arabian Gulf – The National
Abu Dhabi scientists find coral reef fish showing higher ‘thermal tolerance’ Tim Stickings. March 08, 2025 The warming waters of the Arabian Gulf mean fish must adapt to survive – but new research suggests local marine life might be particularly good at it. Scientists at NYU Abu Dhabi found reef fish in the harsh Arabian Gulf conditions had developed […]
New technology to purify drinking water will be expanded in Saudi Arabia – Arab News
Short Url. https://arab.news/gqbk7 ARAB NEWS. March 31, 202513:33 RIYADH: New technology to purify drinking water using an electrical charge will be expanded in Saudi Arabia after an agreement to increase its use over the next four years. The capacitive deionization technology will be used to treat around 3,500 cubic meters of water per day and […]
Energy Ministry study recommends time-based tariffs to balance Kingdom’s power grid – Jordan Times
By JT – Mar 22,202 A recent study by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources highlights growing challenges in managing electricity demand as Jordan expands its reliance on renewable energy (Petra photo) AMMAN — A recent study by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has highlighted growing challenges in managing electricity demand as Jordan expands […]
How Saudi women are turning sand into soil – Arab News
March 21, 2025. ORN SUPAPHOL Short Url. https://arab.news/4fq87 In the vast deserts of the Kingdom, something remarkable is happening. Barren sand is being transformed into fertile soil, and at the heart of this transformation are Saudi Arabia women. As a scientist working in sustainability, I expected to be part of an ambitious vision for environmental […]