The United Arab Emirates grew its renewable energy portfolio by more than 400% in the last 10 years, and is on track to double that again in the coming decade, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. chief executive Sultan al-Jaber said on Monday. “We (ADNOC) will increase our carbon capture utilization and storage program by 500% […]

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Renewable energy projects in developing nations from Cuba to Nepal are set to go ahead thanks to hundreds of millions of dirhams in UAE funding. At the 10th annual assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency in Abu Dhabi, $105 million (Dh385m) in funding was announced for eight schemes in the developing world. Among the […]

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UAE residents will soon be able to buy fresher produce after plans were unveiled to grow a tonne of tomatoes a day in the Abu Dhabi desert. Madar Farms in Dubai said it would open a high-tech indoor facility by the end of the year spanning 7,000 square metres. It is said to be the […]

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January 13, 2020 Sharqiya Governor Mamdouh Ghorab announced on Friday that 43,800 tons of waste have been removed from the city of Zagazig – specifically the areas of al-Ghar, al-Asalugy, Mubarak, and Farouq Street – and transferred to the Khattara landfill, as part of a plan to preserve the environment and protect the health of […]

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Insurance data shows private damage claims worth over NIS 1.5 billion ($432 million) have been filed just days after heavy rains pounded central and northern Israel for several days; damage to public infrastructure is also estimated to be in millions Gad Lior, Odi Atzion | Published: 01.12.20 Two powerful storm systems that hit Israel last […]

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Jan 16,2020 AMMAN — The US Agency for International Development (USAID) recently announced the completion of the restoration of the Queen Rania rainwater catchment pond in Ajloun. According to a USAID statement, this refurbishment project preserves drinking water by supplying an alternative source for non-potable water restricted to irrigation, firefighting, construction and livestock farming. “The […]

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cientists’ new cultured bacteria may lead to net-zero fuels, alternative food production and other green technologies to conquer climate change. By Abigail Klein Leichman December 2, 2019 Israeli scientists have revealed a potential weapon in the battles against air pollution, deforestation and climate change: bacteria engineered to eat carbon dioxide (CO2) from the environment. Prof. […]

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Global warming is exacerbating atmospheric chaos in unpredictable ways, science warns, and Tel Aviv just bore the brunt Ruth Schuster | Jan. 7, 2020 The 2020s is shaping up to be the decade of climate change impact, and Israel began it with a bang – of thunder. The nation was shocked when two adults drowned […]

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A newly published book describes the protection of the Nubian ibex, an endangered animal usually found at Ein Gedi nature reserve, as a great success story for preserving nature in Israel Zafrir Rinat | Dec. 20, 2019 | 6:11 AM Drivers on the road to Mitzpe Ramon can stop to view the Ramon crater from […]

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December 31, 2019 Egypt’s Environment Ministry on Monday announced that its “19808” hotline is available to report any attempts to illegally trade in, fish, and hunt endangered wildlife species. Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad said that the ministry will hold a series of seminars and workshops across the various governorates to help raise awareness on endangered […]

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45 sea turtles were treated at the National Sea Turtle Rescue Center for plastic-related injuries this year, as opposed to single-digit numbers just a few years ago Zafrir Rinat | Dec. 24, 2019 The National Sea Turtle Rescue Center in Mikhmoret has seen a sharp increase in the number of animals being brought in for […]

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Dec 29,2019 At the recent launch of the fourth executive package to improve the national economy, Prime Minister Omar Razzaz revealed the government’s plans to improve the public transport sector with the ultimate goal of encouraging all segments of society, “not only those without cars”, to use the system. It is about time for Jordan […]

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Transformation aims to stimulate trade and tourism activity By Maram Kayed – Nov 24,2019 Tourists and locals stroll along King Ghazi Street, which used to accommodate around 220 shared taxis, but is now pedestrian-only following renovation work by the Greater Amman Municipality (Al Rai photo) AMMAN — King Ghazi Street, in the centre of downtown […]

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By Bahaa Al Deen Al Nawas – Jan 04,2020 AMMAN — The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) planted around 25,000 trees in 2019, compared with 23,000 in 2018, a municipality statement cited a GAM official as saying on Saturday. Head of GAM’s agriculture department Muein Zreigat said that 60 per cent of the trees were planted […]

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UBQ, based in Kibbutz Tze’elim, emerged last year to unveil its solution of converting unsorted household waste into a sustainable, bio-based, climate-positive thermoplastic material. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF DECEMBER 8, 2019 22:13 An Israeli project will provide plastic-like products to McDonald’s restaurants in South and Central America made of household waste of Israeli residents. UBQ, […]

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Swedish chain to halt use of single-use items such as cutlery and straws in its cafeterias, introduce new line of environmentally friendly products made from recycled plastic, including curtains, kitchen facades, carpets and bottles i24NEWS|Published: 10.24.19 , 22:57 The popular Swedish retail furniture chain IKEA will be discontinuing sales and use of disposable plastic in […]

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For years, Israeli officials reiterated that regional energy cooperation was not designed to exclude any other state By GABRIEL MITCHELL JANUARY 6, 2020 On January 2, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed an agreement to export Israel’s natural gas via the proposed EastMed pipeline via Cyprus and Greece to Europe. The accord, co-signed by Greek Prime […]

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The hydrogen produced by the Technion’s research could replace fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas By ILANIT CHERNICK JANUARY 6, 2020 Researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa have developed an innovative prototype system for the efficient, safe production of hydrogen using only solar energy. The system contains a two-layer solar […]

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By GERSHON BASKIN JANUARY 7, 2020 It is impossible to predict what will be the next disruptive innovation or technology. Good old Wikipedia defines disruptive innovation “as one that creates a new market and value network and eventually disrupts an existing market and value network, displacing established market-leading firms, products, and alliances.” The iPhone was […]

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By Maria Weldali – Jan 07,2020 AMMAN — With the aim to take a lifecycle approach in minimising environmental risks posed by the carbon footprint of energy use by the construction sector, the 2019 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction called for taking appropriate action towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The […]

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