Haaretz 340,000 dunams have been set afire across Israel and the West Bank. However, the most harm is actually caused by constant army operations Zafrir Rinat Oct 7, 2024 The harm to nature in Israel since the outbreak of the Gaza war is the most serious in six decades, according to a report released on […]

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Researchers found antibiotics and laxatives in corals at a depth of 40 meters – with Sulfamethoxazole being identified across 93% of the sampled corals. By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH. OCTOBER 5, 2024 Corals are invertebrate animals that eat plankton and belong to a large group of amazing colorful animals called Cnidaria (“stinging needles”). Living together as coral reefs, they protect […]

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Traditional energy sources, like power plants and natural gas, alongside conventional transmission systems, render countries vulnerable. By ELI SHARVIT. OCTOBER 10, 2024 In the wake of the October 7 events, we are witnessing the beginning of a home-based energy storage revolution, allowing every household to become an independent energy island. Energy security is becoming increasingly critical in today’s […]

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Mekorot CEO Amit Lang spoke about the challenges facing Israel’s water sector during the war at the Infrastructure, Energy, and Transportation Conference of the Jerusalem Post Group, Maariv and Walla By LIOR NOVIKSEPTEMBER 30, 2024  Mekorot CEO Amit Lang spoke at length about the challenges facing the Israeli water sector during the war, and the continuing efforts […]

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12 noon eastern time Tuesday, October 15th the second session of our Fall 2024 series of Voices on the Ground—Environmental Diplomacy as a Peacebuilding Tool with Dr. Suleiman Halasah and Dr. Rina Kedem. Rina, an Israeli, and Suleiman, a Jordanian, have been friends and colleagues since they studied at the Arava Institute together in 2006. Together […]

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 Heba Elayyan – Oct 06,2024  The Azraq Wetlands, a rare oasis in Jordan’s desert, face an uncertain future as water shortages continue to threaten its ecosystem (Photo courtesy of Azraq Wetlands Reserve) AMMAN — The Azraq Wetlands, a rare oasis in Jordan’s desert, face an uncertain future as water shortages continue to threaten its ecosystem. While […]

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JT – Oct 08,2024 HRH Prince Hassan, chairman of the Higher Council for Science and Technology (HCST), on Tuesday inaugurates the 36th Forum of the Islamic Network for Water Resources Development and Management (Petra photo) AMMAN — HRH Prince Hassan, chairman of the Higher Council for Science and Technology (HCST), on Tuesday inaugurated the 36th Forum […]

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By JT – Oct 09,2024 AMMAN — The 2024 Local Youth Climate Change Conference (LCOY) concluded on Wednesday after two days of panel discussions on the impact of climate change on vital sectors, the role of youth in climate action, and the intersection of climate and youth.  The panels also focused on peace and security, and the […]

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July 5, 2024 by Mohammed Asad, YouTube September 23, 2024. “Gazan creates solar devices to combat fuel, water shortages | REUTERS – YouTube” As a result of Israel’s complete siege on Gaza, electricity has been cut off and alternative energy sources are banned from entry, so Palestinian Yasser Mazhar has been salvaging broken solar panels and […]

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The bipartisan legislation is an expansion upon the current US-Israel energy cooperation program and will increase the funding and longevity of the program until 2034.  By JERUSALEM POST STAFF SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 The United States and Israel may see further energy development cooperation thanks to a new BIRD Energy and US-Israel Energy Center Reauthorization Act of 2024, which was introduced […]

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With an extraordinary understanding of the Dead Sea’s natural ecosystem, the project is uniquely positioned to harness the therapeutic power of nature. By NOAM BEDEIN. SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 As Israel approaches the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 massacre – a day that forever altered the nation’s landscape – the country finds itself grappling with trauma from multiple […]

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Sep 29,2024 AMMAN — The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources on Sunday urged the public to take advantage of its solar cells and heaters programme, which subsidises 30 per cent of the cost for households to help them ease the burden of electricity bills. A ministry statement revealed that the technical specifications and requirements […]

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 Sep 23,2024 AMMAN — The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and Mutah University’s Prince Feisal Dead Sea Research Centre launched a training course in Karak Governorate on adaptation to climate change to train eight women agricultural engineers who were selected as “wise women” in the field of adaptation to climate change in the agricultural sector. […]

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By Maria Weldali – Sep 24,2024 AMMAN — As October approaches, farmers across the Kingdom are preparing to harvest a wide range of crops, marking the transition into the new agricultural season. This period brings both opportunities and challenges, as seasonal changes affect the supply and demand for various fruits and vegetables. Adnan Khaddam, president of the […]

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Sep 29,2024 AMMAN — The Ministry of Water and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) on Sunday signed an agreement to launch the Water Scarcity in the Middle East and North Africa initiative. Minister of Water and Irrigation Raed Abu Saud, who signed the agreement with FAO Representative in Jordan Nabil […]

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Sep 25,2024 AMMAN — Minister of Transport Wissam Tahtamhouni met on Wednesday with Global Green Growth Institute representative in Jordan Christoph Ascott and sustainable transport expert Mohammed Nasser over enhancing cooperation on green transport initiatives. During the meeting, attended by Acting Secretary General of the Ministry of Transport Osama Karadsheh, Tahtamhouni stressed the government’s commitment […]

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27/9/2024. Sajila Saseendran, Chief Reporter Municipality highlights mobile air quality monitoring station at 30th ITS World Congress Dubai: If you’ve noticed that the air quality in Dubai seems better than in many other cities, you can partly thank the mobile air quality monitoring station, a state-of-the-art truck equipped with artificial intelligence systems and tools. This […]

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Sept 26 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates aims to release its new national climate plan under the Paris climate agreement, outlining how it will cut its greenhouse gas emissions from 2025 to 2035, before the COP29 climate summit in November. That would make it one of the first major emitters to take that step […]

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