In First for Israel, Tel Aviv to Discuss City Plan for Climate Crisis – Haaretz Zafrir Rinat Published on 31.07.2020 The proposal, to be implemented by 2030, was formulated as part of a global network of cities. Environmental groups say Israel can’t count on individual cities and must present a national plan. The Tel Aviv-Jaffa […]

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01 August 2020 Coastal flooding and storm surges could threaten assets worth up to 20 percent of global wealth, according to research published Thursday highlighting the potential economic catastrophe that climate change may bring. While much is known about the potential for global sea levels to rise as burning fossil fuels heats the planet and […]

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By Bahaa Al Deen Al Nawas – Aug 06,2020 AMMAN — Water Minister Raed Abul Saud on Thursday checked on the implementation of water distribution plans to Amman, Zarqa and Madaba, according to a ministry statement shared with The Jordan Times. In a meeting with CEO of Miyahuna Mohammad Ouran, attended by Secretary General of […]

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The funding will support the Institute’s initial research phase, demonstrating sustainable methods of food production in an arid environment. By ALAN ROSENBAUM   AUGUST 11, 2020 The JNF Joint Institute for Global Food, Water and Energy Security, a partnership between The University of Arizona, Jewish National Fund-USA (JNF-USA), and the Arava Region, has announced that a […]

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Waste depots in southern Israel are indirectly causing too many flight hazards for the military so plans are being drawn up for alternative refuse removal measures Zafrir Rinat 02.08.2020 For several years the Israel Air Force has been forced to deal with a problem of large flocks of birds that gather near waste disposal sites […]

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Gamliel says promoting plan to remove all chemical depots from Haifa within 5 years; former top sapper says terrorists have long been eyeing to attack facilities due to their destructive potential Alexandra Lukash 08.05.20 Minister of Environmental Protection Gila Gamliel warned on Wednesday of a catastrophic event in the Haifa Port chemical deposits a day […]

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The Arava Institute (AIES) has redoubled its efforts in response to the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis, pursuing cross-border work to meet newly heightened need and heal divides sharpened by the pandemic. On campus, the Institute is spending the summer reviewing its academic program so that it continues to be a safe and vibrant learning community. During […]

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“The materials are completely safe and give the crops a form of ‘immunity’ from salt and also drought conditions.” By ROSSELLA TERCATIN   AUGUST 5, 2020 An Israeli start-up has developed a technology that allows farmers to grow crops in spite of the salinity of the water or soil that they have at their disposal, […]

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A consensus is forming that Prof. Alon Tal is the right person for this difficult KKL-JNF job at this critical moment. By GIL TROY   AUGUST 4, 2020 In December 1901, as delegates to the Fifth Zionist Congress, dillydallying over technical issues, considered once again pushing off a critical decision, Theodor Herzl himself intervened. Recognizing […]

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A smaller carbon footprint, less waste and more environmentally friendly — this year’s pilgrimage to Mecca, dramatically scaled down due to coronavirus, has opened up the prospect of a “green hajj”. In addition to being a logistical and security headache, one of the planet’s largest gatherings, which drew some 2.5 million people last year, also […]

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4/8/2020 NAJIB SAAB Preventing the Next Pandemic is the title of a timely report about breaking the chain of diseases transmitted between animals and humans. It warns of further outbreaks unless governments take active measures to tackle the source of the problem – which can largely be traced back to unsustainable farming and food production […]

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Aug 04,2020 The Kingdom’s imports of Iraqi oil in July totalled 261,000 barrels, with a daily average of 8,400 barrels, the Energy Ministry announced on Tuesday (AFP file photo) AMMAN — The Kingdom’s imports of Iraqi oil in July totalled 261,000 barrels, with a daily average of 8,400 barrels, the Energy Ministry announced on Tuesday. […]

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Effects of COVID-19 ripple through water sector — Abul Saud By JT – Aug 04,2020 AMMAN — Jordan is among the top countries facing the repercussions of COVID-19 in terms of portable water supply. The administration of Jordan’s water sector garners “great attention” from global institutions, Abul Saud said in a ministry statement following the […]

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162(2019):1-13 August 2019 DOI: 10.5004/dwt.2019.24347 Muna Abu-Dalo, Jumana Al-Mallahi, Yara Shahrouri, Hani Abu-Qudais Abstract Jordan is facing an increasing and serious threat of water shortage while its population has almost doubled over the last decade. The adoption of nonconventional water supply technologies such as desalination is unavoidable. In this review, key facts of current water […]

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9/7/2020 (Reuters) With Earth’s wildlife now facing an extinction crisis, a group of economists and scientists is hoping to persuade governments that it pays to protect nature.   Specifically, expanding areas under conservation could yield a return of at least $5 for every $1 spent just by giving nature more room to thrive.   That […]

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MPs Ali Ammar and Amin Cherri of Hizbullah’s Loyalty to Resistance bloc and MP Mohammed Khawaja of AMAL Movement’s Development and Liberation bloc on Wednesday announced that the two blocs support the continuation of the controversial Bisri Dam project, describing attempts to block the plan as a “water siege.” “The dam was constructed according to […]

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Campaigners welcome the World Bank’s decision to reallocate funding for the controversial dam and call for public dialogue By Kareem Chehayeb in Beirut Published date: 17 April 2020 15:57 UTC | A controversial dam project in a lush valley southwest of Beirut has suffered a major setback, after its main sponsor the World Bank called […]

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Steinitz’s proposal will increase the country’s use of solar energy from just a few percentage points today to 30% within the next 10 years. By YAAKOV KATZ   JULY 31, 2020 When Chevron announced two weeks ago that it was buying Noble Energy for $5 billion, Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz felt a mix of personal […]

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The exercise will include fire and rescue units, coastal and local authorities, as well as government ministries and other relevant bodies. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF   JULY 29, 2020 12:23 The Environmental Protection Ministry’s National Marine Protection Unit and the Sharon Carmel Cities Association intend to lead a regional exercise in September to prepare for […]

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Jul 19,2020 AMMAN — A three-day virtual workshop on transboundary water governance at the Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) concluded on Thursday, according to a statement from the institution. The online workshop is one of a series of workshops designed to build knowledge and capacity for participants, as well as promote integrated management […]

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