A new government company will plan and construct various measures to save sections of the cliffs in danger of collapse, including such solutions as building breakwaters. By Zafrir Rinat | Jul.27, 2012 In an attempt to deal with the crumbling cliffs along the Mediterranean shore, the cabinet is expected to approve a proposal by Environmental […]

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MKs greenlight series of increased fines against individuals, corporations that illegally cut down trees Billie Frenkel Published: 07.27.12 The Knesset’s Constitution, Law and Justice Committee approved a series of amendments to the Forests Law, allowing for increased administrative fines for anyone vandalizing trees or greenery. Any corporation violating the law will be subjected to double […]

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Residents and green groups say work will reduce quality of Herzliya beach as well as reduce the number of people able to enjoy it. By Zafrir Rinat | Jul.27, 2012 The Herzliya Municipality temporarily halted work on a planned beachfront promenade this week after residents and green groups voiced concern that it will reduce the […]

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by Hana Namrouqa | Jul 25, 2012 AMMAN — The Ministry of Water and Irrigation’s headquarters in Shmeisani remained without power on Wednesday for the second day in a row, after the National Electric Power Company (NEPCO) cut off electricity due to unpaid bills. The ministry’s offices and corridors were dark and the usually bustling […]

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Environmental Protection Ministry updates recycling regulations to include thousands of tons of plastic waste used in agriculture industry Billie Frenkel Published: 07.24.12 The recycling revolution led by the Environmental Protection Ministry is about to hit the agriculture industry for the first time. The ministry announced that an amendment is to legislate the recycling of thousands […]

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In a precedent-setting ruling, a judge has closed a waste treatment site because of the groundwater contamination it could cause in the future. By Zafrir Rinat | Jul.26, 2012 The millions of tons of urban waste, animal manure and sewage sludge produced in Israel every year could cause pollution and widespread health problems. The most […]

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By SHARON UDASIN 07/23/2012 A contagious virus targeting the eyes of tilapia fish in Lake Kinneret has lately become more prominent in the country’s Galilee oasis. A contagious virus targeting the eyes of tilapia fish in Lake Kinneret has lately become more prominent in the country’s Galilee oasis. The mysterious disease has been affecting the […]

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By SHARON UDASIN 07/25/2012 Environment Ministry: Regulations match those of Western world, prioritize public health. Israeli industry is gradually drifting outside the country’s borders and seeking refuge elsewhere, in response to the increasingly stringent environmental regulations the government is enforcing, a prominent environmental compliance attorney recently told The Jerusalem Post. Arie Neiger has been providing […]

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By YAAKOV LAPPIN 07/26/2012 17:05 More than 15 fire crews battle the wildfire; residents allowed to return home after being evacuated as precautionary measure. Illustrative Photo: Marc Israel Sellem More than 15 fire crews scrambled to tackle a large wildfire on the Carmel Mountain, managing to stop the flames just before they threatened to spread […]

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Jul 26, 2012 | 00:07 Sidewalks anywhere in the world are made for walking, except for Jordan. Here, sidewalks are customarily just a necessity imposed by the building code, not a safe place for pedestrians. They are often a hazard, frequently an ungainly sight and very rarely a lane on which one enjoys walking. At […]

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Omar Halawa Mon, 23/07/2012 The baby word “imbou,” said to have been Arabicized from the language of ancient Egypt, is used by kids who want to drink. Today, with the frequent water cuts, the same word is used by grown-ups. In front of the Giza Governorate headquarters, dozens of residents from Saft al-Laban — one […]

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By SHARON UDASIN 07/24/2012 “We see this as privilege to be first [sector in Israel] to sign agreement with new state,” Energy, Water Minister Uzi Landau. In the first official agreement between Israel and South Sudan, Israel Military Industries Ltd. signed a pact to cooperate on water infrastructure and technology development during a ceremony at […]

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by Hana Namrouqa | Jul 25, 2012 AMMAN — Experimental pumping from the Disi Water Conveyance Project is scheduled to start later this year, as the mega-scheme nears completion, a government official said on Wednesday. The project, viewed as the Kingdom’s first step towards achieving water security, is progressing well and is currently in its […]

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Litani River cleanup project to cost much more than expected July 24, 2012 BEIRUT: Cleanup of the heavily polluted Litani River and Qaraoun Reservoir will cost much more than the originally planned $150 million, Environment Minister Nazim Khoury said Monday. Khoury said it is critical to target the broad range of pollution sources that have […]

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Walking through the narrow alleys of Khan al-Khalili bazaar in Cairo, it is hard to miss the white sculptures and statues displayed openly in shop windows. But while these are likely camel bone, some shops still secretly carry ivory, even though it’s been banned for decades. Despite the 23-year ban on the international trade in […]

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by Hana Namrouqa | Jul 23, 2012 AMMAN — Inspectors from the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN) and the Rangers rescued scores of wild animals and birds, including some endangered species, from the black market in June, a conservationist said. “Several animals and birds were seized last month, including an African lion […]

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Raghda Mohamed Sun, 22/07/2012 While humans find it a challenge to wander Cairo’s busy streets, thousands of homeless cats and dogs are also struggling through, on the lookout for food and shelter. Animals in Egypt were once glorified, but are now mostly mistreated. Egyptians historically maintained exceptional relations with their animals, as shown by the […]

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Steven Viney Mon, 23/07/201 Egyptian conservationist Usama Ghazali earlier this month was declared the runner-up for the 2012 International Young Conservationist Award, which is annually given by the International Ranger Federation and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Ghazali, 32, is originally from Qena and graduated from South Valley University’s faculty of science […]

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Jul 24, 2012 | 00:39 AMMAN — A few residents of Karak, 140km south of the capital, on Monday blocked a street and burned tyres in protest against water supply cuts. The protesters, who said that they had not received water in weeks, also burned garbage containers, according to eyewitnesses. Public Security Department Spokesperson Lt. […]

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BEIRUT: The Lebanese Army backed by firefighters succeeded in extinguishing fires that erupted across the country Wednesday, the Army said in a statement Thursday. The statement said that Lebanese troops in coordination with Civil Defense volunteers put out fires in the southern areas of Zawtar Sharqieh, Yohmor, Kfar Jouz, Toul, Kfour, Bint Jbeil, Nabatieh, Fawqa, […]

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