Waste treatment plants are already generating electricity in six sites around Israel, but obstacles prevent wider use of the ultimate ‘green’ technology. By Itai Trilnick | Aug.24, 2012 A political island in the energy-rich Middle East, Israel has long feared for its energy security. That’s part of the reason the discovery of offshore natural gas […]

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By SHARON UDASIN 08/20/2012 CEO Glickman: Addition of 125 new megawatts will help bridge gaps in dwindling reserves. A month ahead of schedule, the Israel Electric Corporation has completed work and grid synchronization of a 375-megawatt combined-cycle power plant. The plant, called the Zafit power station, is located near Kfar Menahem in the country’s south-central […]

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Lebanon to name board for launch of offshore oil, gas bidding process – Daily Star Lebanese natural gas wealth significant: Spectrum – Daily Star Lebanon to name board for launch of offshore oil, gas bidding process – Daily Star August 24, 2012 01:29 AM By Nayla Razzouk Lebanon’s Cabinet is in the final stages of […]

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By SHARON UDASIN 08/22/2012 Sea Wave Power Plants is in the final stages of building its second power station in Guangzhou, China A cliff north of Herzliya Photo: Sharon Udasin An Israeli firm that aims to harness the natural energy provided by sea waves as they lap the shore is in the final stages of […]

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Israeli innovation could make water drinkable in Africa – YNET Israel to help restore Lake Victoria -YNET Israel, Germany, Kenya sign commercial fishing pact – Jerusalem Post Israeli innovation could make water drinkable in Africa – YNET Many nations find desalination facilities costly to install, but a recent Israeli discovery may spell a more affordable […]

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Solar project pioneer shuts planned solar field down after ILA raises land lease fees; says pursuing project has become economically unfeasible Lior Guttman, Calcalist Published: 08.17.12 SunPower, which specializes in constructing and maintaining solar systems, announced over the weekend that it is pulling out of the giant solar project it has been heading over the […]

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Raghda Mohamed Thu, 16/08/2012 “Egypt, the gift of the Nile” is a phrase coined by the Greek historian Herodotus 3,000 years ago in his book about Egypt. His description continues to be true today, as Egypt is the only place in the world where a river cuts across a thousand miles of desert, creating a […]

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Israel is finally set to pass a law aimed at rehabilitating contaminated land but question remains – who is responsible for clean up efforts and just what will they be responsible for? Chen Pundak, Calcalist Published: 08.17.12 It may be a few decades too late but Israel is finally set to pass a law aimed […]

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Steven Viney Tue, 14/08 According to the most recent statistics compiled by the Egyptian Environment Agency and published in 2009, Cairo produces up to 14,000 tons of municipal waste per day. About 60 percent of this waste — or 8,000 tons– is collected, managed and disposed of by the zabaleen, a good portion of the […]

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by Areej Abuqudairi | Aug 18, 2012 AMMAN — “Neither the pay nor the treatment we receive befits our job, which most people refuse to do,” said a street cleaner from Amman who gave his name as Abu Ahmad. Abu Ahmad is one of several street cleaners and refuse collectors working for the Greater Amman […]

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By SHARON UDASIN 08/16/2012 Ariel Sharon Park encourages music, dance and art to celebrate “passage of park from waste-shedding to central location.” Encouraging musical performances, dance, theater and artwork, the Ariel Sharon Park Company is determined to transform the former Hiriya garbage dump into a “mountain of culture.” Huge shows, intimate performances, dance, theater, art, […]

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UK’s Oxfam, PA’s EWASH warn shortage of clear drinking water poses growing health risk for Strip’s residences. Israel says it’s doing everything it can to ease plight; says Gazans reluctant to accept offer Ynetnews Published: 08.16.12 A new report by the British human rights organization Oxfam determined that the fresh water supply in Gaza Strip […]

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Ramzi El Houry Desalination can have significant repercussions on the environment, and much of those are not fully understood yet. Regional water politics has once again featured Israel, this time with South Sudan, where Israel Military Industries Ltd., on behalf of the Israeli government, signed an agreement with the South Sudanese government to provide the […]

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August 15, 2012 02:41 PM (Last updated: August 15, 2012 04:00 PM) By Mohammed Zaatari SIDON, Lebanon: The Lebanese Army and the local fire brigade in Sidon are experiencing difficulty in extinguishing a fire that broke out Wednesday morning in a huge waste dump, shooting fumes and smoke into the air. The landfill, which has […]

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Op-ed: Arab-Israeli arsonists, terror abettors viewed by leftists as victims of oppression, racism Shaul Rosenfeld Published: 08.15.12 “Houses are on fire in Tivon. A massive fire has joined the other blazes in Beit Shemesh and Jerusalem. These images prove what is already known: The fire services in Israel are in need of an urgent overhaul.” […]

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Solar industry sources say red tape, unreasonable regulations, fee policies impeding local renewable energy projects; while Israeli solar technology is prevalent overseas Billie Frenkel Published: 08.14.12 The Israeli market is facing a possible electricity drought, but that has not stopped the Electricity Authority from announcing it will cut back on solar power fees paid to […]

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By SHARON UDASIN 08/14/2012 Israel Electric Corporation completes 1st stage of NIS 100m. project connecting private station to national grid. The Israel Electric Corporation has completed the first stage in a NIS 100 million project to connect a huge private power station to the national grid. Aiming to encourage private power producers to participate in […]

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Environmental Ministry concerned that company’s expansion plans could increase air pollution in Haifa area, despite its promises to build environmentally-friendly buildings. By Revital Hovel | Aug.16, 2012 A plan to expand Oil Refineries’ premises in Haifa four-fold has environmental organizations up in arms. The plan could increase air pollution in and around Haifa, they argue. […]

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Following Energy and Water Ministry decision to allow oil explorations in Golan Heights, Eitam’s Genie Energy is first to vie for license Amir Ben David Published: 08.15.12 Three months after the State reaffirmed a decision to allow oil explorations in the Golan Heights, former leader of the National Religious Party Efraim Eitam has submitted the […]

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By SHARON UDASIN 08/14/2012 Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel says Israel Military Industries complex planned for land with rare plant species. An Israel Military Industries complex planned for the Sharon region is to be built on land containing 370 species of plants – 50 of which are either protected or rare, the […]

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