By MELANIE LIDMAN 01/28/2011 03:18 Environmental and preservation groups favor plan for luxury complex as only way to save the area at at Jerusalem entrance. An apartment complex may be built at the entrance to the capital, at the site of the abandoned Arab village of Lifta. The Israel Lands Authority published a tender for […]

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By GIL SHEFLER 01/26/2011 04:24 It is impossible to remain completely oblivious to the fact that the country is experiencing one of its warmest and driest winters ever. Talkbacks (1) Even if one manages to ignore the government-sponsored ads flooding the airwaves alarmingly warning citizens that “Israel is drying up,” it is impossible to remain […]

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By ROBBIE SABEL 01/19/2011 22:52 The Tamar and Leviathan gas fields belong to Israel. But what happens when more are discovered where maritime boundaries have not been agreed upon? Under the eastern Mediterranean Sea lies what may be some of the world’s biggest natural gas fields. Two of them, Tamar and Leviathan, have already been […]

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By SETH MORRISON 01/19/2011 22:58 The JNF’s reputation and ability to effect positive change would be enhanced by a decision not to plant trees on lands that are in dispute with the Beduin. Talkbacks (8) The boycott, divest, sanctions (BDS) movement is using the challenges faced by the country’s Beduin population to justify cutting off […]

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A new bill, aims to cancel out a vital tool in assessing the long-term effect of building plans. By Zafrir Rinat Almost every week members of the Knesset gather to promote the funeral of the natural landscape in Israel. In a joint forum of the Economic Affairs Committee and Internal Affairs and Environment Committee, they […]

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By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH 01/24/2011 02:46 According to researchers at Hebrew University in J’lem, climate change may cause pine and maple trees to disappear if no action is taken. Talkbacks (5) Many tree species in Israel, North America and Eurasia that depend on the wind to disperse their seeds may be at risk of extinction, according […]

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By Hana Namrouqa AMMAN – The Middle East, one of the driest regions in the world, will witness shifting rainfall patterns due to climate change which will result in less freshwater for the region’s growing population, according to a new report. As experts predict effects of climate change to start affecting the region within 50-100 […]

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By Simona Sikimic Monday, January 24, 2011 BEIRUT: A Lebanese Army helicopter commenced national reforestation efforts Sunday, spraying pine and oak seeds in the vicinity of the village of Fatri, in the district of Jbeil. The planting drive is part of President Michel Sleiman’s pledge to make 2011 an “exceptional year for the environment” by […]

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By EHUD ZION WALDOKS 01/17/2011 02:18 Expert tells ‘Post’: “Under current regulations, there’s no way to immediately verify claims that the water supply may have been poisoned.” Talkbacks (2) The government should adopt new regulations requiring all water corporations to continuously monitor the quality of the water, Dovev Lewinsohn, CEO of Whitewater Security and Checklight, […]

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New facility, slated to be completed in 2013, will produce 150 million cubic meters of water each year Reuters Published: 01.20.11, 14:01 / Israel Business SDL Desalination Ltd said on Sunday it began construction of the world’s largest reverse osmosis desalination plant, hoping to alleviate Israel’s water shortage. The group said the new plant in […]

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By Hana Namrouqa AMMAN – Despite the delay in the implementation of the Disi Water Conveyance Project, Minister of Water and Irrigation Mohammad Najjar on Sunday said the venture will be completed on its due date in early 2013. “There is a delay in the implementation of the Disi project in terms of digging the […]

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By Hana Namrouqa AMMAN – The Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ) on Sunday announced plans for increasing water supply from underground wells in summer to cope with demand in light of the scant rainfall. WAJ Secretary General Munir Oweiss said the authority has rented several private wells in different governorates to pump additional water to […]

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In the past two years, over 3,000 trees in Palestinian villages have been destroyed or stolen. When volunteers celebrated Tu Bishvat by planting trees in Maghar, near Ramallah, settlers slammed the event. By Amira Hass Equipped with an extra pair of glasses, I went to the village of Maghar near Ramallah, on Route 60. In […]

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Greece is trying to see how it could be viewed as a transportation hub and a services center Monday, January 24, 2011 By Paul Taylor Reuters ATHENS: Greece has begun exploratory talks with Israel about cooperation on transporting recently discovered offshore Israeli natural gas to markets in Europe, Investment Minister Harris Pamboukis said. Pamboukis told […]

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By SHARON WROBEL 01/23/2011 15:22 After Netanyahu decided to adopt committee’s recommendations, government’s take on gas, oil discoveries will rise from 33% to 52-62%. Talkbacks (1) The cabinet on Sunday approved the Sheshinski Committee’s proposals to raise taxes on gas and oil profits following the recommendation of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu. “The natural resource is […]

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Plan drafted by Finance Ministry committee roughly doubles current tax rates to collect 52% to 62% of revenues from gas, oil finds Associated Press Published: 01.24.11, 07:52 / Israel Business Share on TwitterShare on Facebook share The cabinet approved a sharp increase in taxes on profits from its recently discovered gas reserves Sunday, despite opposition […]

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Bank of Israel governor: Vested interests must not be allowed to affect distribution of gas profits by illicit means. The public must not be swayed by dirty tactics and personal affronts. By Guy Rolnik He circled his prey warily, built his case piece by piece, missing not one single point for or against. He built […]

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By SHARON WROBEL 01/17/2011 07:02 “It doesn’t seem appropriate that two Knesset committees should hold separate hearings on the same recommendations” says Knesset Speaker Rivlin. Talkbacks (1) Knesset committee hearings scheduled for Monday on the Sheshinski Committee recommendations to raise taxes on gas and oil profits have been canceled. “It doesn’t seem appropriate that two […]

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By EHUD ZION WALDOKS 01/17/2011 02:26 A 700,000 euro grant from Europe Aid, the Local Energy Center will provide expert assistance to local authorities, conduct energy audits. The “Local Energy Center” was launched Sunday to help local authorities reduce their electricity usage by becoming more efficient. Energy efficiency is considered the cheapest and fastest way […]

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Activists block Jerusalem Chords Bridge in protest of third Ashkelon facility Yael Darel Published: 01.18.11, 07:48 / Israel Activism Share on TwitterShare on Facebook share Greenpeace Organization activists climbed the Jerusalem Chords Bridge on Sunday protesting against the planned opening of a third coal plant in Ashkelon. The activists arrived at the city entrance around […]

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