Contrary to the negative economic image that some people have rushed to give the Ashalim solar project, it is an experiment that should be hailed as an achievement. By DAVID FAIMAN   JULY 11, 2020 On a large plot of barren desert adjacent to Moshav Ashalim, a remarkable, long-term experiment is unfolding. Three independent consortia, […]

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The two teams claim that their new findings, which they published in the ‘Journal of Materials Chemistry A,’ could be a big step toward making solar BIOcells a mainstream, clean energy source. July 14, 2020 Researchers from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology and western Germany’s Ruhr Universitat Bochum (RUB) are using the power of photosynthesis […]

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Zafrir Rinat 13.07.2020 Environmental Protection Ministry warns that combined pollution from the four natural gas powered plants planned for the Jezreel Valley poses a risk to residents. A government plan to build four power plants based on natural gas is expected to create excessive air pollution in the Jezreel Valley, while a fifth planned plant […]

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Eighty-nine per cent of the respondents hold the view that attaining energy self-reliance will attract investments and stimulate the business environment, according to a poll conducted by EDAMA Energy, Water and Environment (JT file photo) AMMAN — The majority of Jordanians, at 97.4 per cent, encourage achieving self-reliance in energy, according to a recent opinion […]

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By Bahaa Al Deen Al Nawas – Jul 14,2020 An aerial view of the King Talal Dam near Jerash (JT file photo) AMMAN — There are 2.4 billion people around the world with no access to safe and available water at home, and 4.5 billion who lack proper sanitation, according to a report published by […]

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Jul 08,2020 The national afforestation project launched on Wednesday aims to help local communities by creating job opportunities and establishing catchment areas in the desert to provide basic services for visitors (JT file photo) AMMAN — Minister of Environment and Acting Minister of Agriculture Saleh Kharabsheh on Wednesday launched a national afforestation project to plant […]

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Construction is still in the works, but new plan makes strides in saving green spaces between three central Israeli towns Over the past few years, environmental groups have tried, unsuccessfully, to change the building plans for the land the Israel Military Industries is supposed to clear next to Ramat Hasharon, just north of Tel Aviv. […]

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Sea change: 90 percent of Lake Kinneret’s beaches will be preserved in the plan, which was 10 years in the making. Moshe Gilad 06:10 Every visit to Lake Kinneret brings mixed feelings. On the one hand, I love it dearly. This lake in northern Israel is beautiful and unique. One longs for it, especially now […]

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Jul 06,2020   AMMAN — The Ministry of Environment on Monday launched the Green Growth National Action Plan 2021-2025 (GG-NAP).  “The Ministry of Environment, with the support of Global Green Growth Institute, has developed the Jordan Green Growth National Action Plan targetting Jordan’s key green growth sectors including agriculture, energy, waste, water, tourism and transport, […]

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The Ministry of Agriculture claims the ‘National Committee for Endorsed Housing Zones’ should not have its mandate renewed for another four years, as proposed by the Interior Ministry, because it harms agricultural land. Zafrir Rinat | Jul. 7, 2020 The activity of the National Committee for Endorsed Housing Zones (Vatmal in Hebrew) will cause harm […]

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The company’s solution is said to prevent any external cyberattack from reaching the protected water treatment system. By CYBERTECH   JULY 8, 2020 At the Shafdan site, Waterfall’s Unidirectional Security Gateways replicate an IOSight iGreen database server to the Shafdan enterprise network, so enterprise users and applications use the replica database normally to gain safe […]

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A discussion with Professor Hadas Mamane ahead of the 2020 Boris Mints Institute Conference By ALAN ROSENBAUM   JULY 8, 2020 Professor Hadas Mamane, head of the Environmental Engineering Program at the Faculty of Engineering at Tel Aviv University (photo credit: Courtesy) Advertisement Conference to be held Thursday at 16:00 Israel time – click here to register and […]

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Jun 24,2020   AMMAN — In spite of violations against main water pipelines and an increased demand for water during the coronavirus crisis, Water Ministry Spokesperson Omar Salameh said on Wednesday that pumping “will not be disrupted during the summer”. According to Salameh, demand for water increased nationwide by 40 per cent during the coronavirus […]

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Jun 30,2020   AMMAN — The Ministry of Water and Irrigation on Tuesday signed an agreement to implement and operate the desert wells project in the Al Jafr region using solar energy, at a value of JD155,000 provided as a grant by UNICEF, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. Minister of Water and Irrigation Raed […]

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Jun 30,2020   AMMAN — Al Hussein Technical University (HTU) on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Sahara Forest Project Foundation (SFP) to collaborate in exchanging technical expertise and technical education and applied training for graduates in the fields of energy, water and food security, with aim of engaging more women in […]

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Jun 24,2020 AMMAN — The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) is preparing to establish the first marine reserve in the Kingdom, following His Majesty King Abdullah’s directives to hasten its implementation in coordination with stakeholders, ASEZA Chief Commissioner Nayef Bakhit said on Wednesday.  Bakhit told the Jordan News Agency, Petra, that the establishment of […]

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Al-Masry Al-Youm July 6, 20202:09 pm The Egyptian authorities have designated two sites in the Red Sea in which it will sink some old equipment to create artificial reefs to encourage coral growth and underwater diving. The plan is aimed at reducing pressure on popular diving areas in the Red Sea, which attract about three […]

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Germany provides 3m euros as additional financing for construction of Salfit wastewater treatment plant Palestinian and German officials signing the Salfit wastewater treatment plant project. (WAFA Images)  RAMALLAH, Thursday, June 25, 2020 (WAFA) – A financing agreement that provides three million euros additional financing to the Salfit Sewerage Project was signed today by Shukri Bishara, […]

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Egypt Independent June 23, 2020 Sudan, Egypt, and Ethiopia are in agreement regarding 90 percent of controversial points related to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), the Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday. Ethiopia has the right to utilize the Nile River’s water resources, the ministry said, yet Sudan and Egypt also have […]

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By Bahaa Al Deen Al Nawas – Jun 24,2020 AMMAN — In spite of violations against main water pipelines and an increased demand for water during the coronavirus crisis, Water Ministry Spokesperson Omar Salameh said on Wednesday that pumping “will not be disrupted during the summer”. According to Salameh, demand for water increased nationwide by […]

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