As Haifa District Court deliberates over a petition by Haifa Chemicals seeking to keep the facility open, despite one report describing it as a ‘ticking time bomb’ that could potentially claim half a million lives, 3,000 people gather outside the court, calling for its immediate closure and relocation; ‘Hezbollah’s Secretary General was absolutely right about […]

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Ministry of Health closes popular beach due to contamination that stems from a decision taken by the Water Authority with the approval of the Ministry for Environmental Protection. Amir Ben-David|Published: 28.02.17 , 13:29 The Ministry of Health ordered the closure of Palmachim Beach, south of Tel Aviv, due to effluent that may also contaminate the […]

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A new waste sorting center is to be built close to Lake Kinneret and streams that flow into it; locals, concerned that giant site will cause noise, air and water pollution, have petitioned Ministry of Environmental Protection to find alternative location; Ministry promises that ‘If the site is to be built, it will need to […]

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By Hana Namrouqa – Mar 02,2017 – AMMAN — Environmental activists and social media users on Thursday expressed anger over a video of a female hunter dragging two tied-down striped hyena cubs from their den in Madaba Governorate. The video went viral on Wednesday after the female hunter, who identifies herself as a media practitioner, […]

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By Jassar Al Tahat – Feb 28,2017 AMMAN — The Lower House approved the draft environment protection law on Tuesday after an extended discussion during a legislative session, which saw one MP call for the death penalty for violators. Lawmakers voted not to give law enforcement powers to environmental inspectors, sparking an extensive debate between […]

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The modern world is full of unique, eye-catching buildings – but an upcoming Dubai skyscraper is about to put a new spin on the field of architecture. We’ve reported before on architect David Fisher‘s crazy rotating Dynamic Tower – and now it looks like the 1,375-foot-tall high-rise is finally becoming a reality. Solar panels will […]

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A flower-shaped solar power generator that re-orients itself to catch the sun’s rays through the day was unveiled in front of Dubai Municipality headquarters on Wednesday. The solar power generating ‘flower’, a first of its kind initiative in the region. Developed by an Austrian firm, it is considered to be a ground-breaking and innovative solar […]

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For 2 decades, the oil market hung to every word Ali al-Naimi said. The veteran Saudi oil minister between 1995-2016 is considered a true oil leader, having started his career with Saudi Aramco before leading Saudi Arabia’s oil policies as minister. At a ceremony to launch his book “Out of the Desert: My Journey From […]

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With Israel reviewing and accepting bids on 24 new exploration blocks in offshore oil and gas deposits, the Ministry of Defense is investing in new warships and defense systems to defend rigs. Reuters|Published: 19.01.17 , 17:55 Israel is boosting spending on its navy to better protect offshore oil and gas deposits and secure a large […]

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The Netherlands, 9/2/2017 Najib Saab, secretary-general of Arab Forum for Environment & Development, presented this keynote speech at the Future Force Conference, hosted in The Hague on 9-10 February by the Dutch Minister of Defense and the Chief of the Armed Forces of the Netherlands. Was the chaos in the Arab region instigated by the […]

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By Hana Namrouqa – Feb 25,2017 AMMAN — Frontline states with Syria should find ways to engage in practical cooperation on essential issues, including water, refugees and social justice to pave the way for a new humanitarian order in the Middle East, experts and policy makers have suggested. As the current war in Syria prevents […]

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Data for this research was obtained from the International Energy Agency and World Health Organization. Each country’s performance was ranked on five factors: Energy consumption, per capita Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion, per capita Air pollution Deaths attributable to air pollution, per 100,00 capita Renewable energy production The ranks for each country were then […]

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AFP, Riyadh Monday, 20 February 2017 The world’s biggest oil exporter on Monday took the first step towards a goal of generating 9.5 GW of energy through solar and other renewable means. It invited local and international firms to try to qualify for bidding on two projects. One is for 300 MW of solar energy […]

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Summary of the Eilat-Eilot 7th International Conference for Renewable and Clean Energy The 7th Conference ended just over a month ago. The Conference’s greatest success was, first and foremost, the fact that it was attended by 500 guests from Israel and abroad, who came despite the difficult years experienced by the industry. Their attendance demonstrated […]

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By Dana Al Emam – Feb 23,2017 The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, on Thursday released a study on reducing risks posed by wind farms to wildlife in Jordan. The study, described as the first of its kind in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, seeks to […]

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AMMAN — Central Electricity Generating Company (CEGCO) has contributed to financing a solar cell installation project for electricity generation at several mosques across the Kingdom in collaboration with the Awqaf Ministry, as well as the committees of the chosen mosques, the company said in a statement released on Sunday. The step “corresponds” with CEGCO’s “belief […]

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By CLIVE LIPCHIN February 19, 2017 [editor’s note: the headline the Post put on this article does note reflect the autho’s tone.] Water and wastewater management cannot and need not wait for a political settlement, and the public, must demand from our governments to act now. At international water conferences, Israeli participants always make a […]

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By Sharon Udasin February 15, 2017 Goldfinches are considered a rare and highly sought-after animal in the Arab sector. Defense officials thwarted an attempt on Wednesday morning to smuggle thousands of shekels worth of live songbirds from Gaza to Israel. Inspectors at the Erez crossing to the northern Gaza Strip confiscated some 30 goldfinches from […]

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BySharon Udasin February 13, 2017 The Caesarea-based firm is teaming up with partner TodayTomorrow Ventures Inc. in a $400,000 deal to construct a wastewater treatment facility at the EPRI 1 condominium complex in Addis Ababa. Aiming to provide a more efficient and reliable alternative to the aging septic systems of Addis Ababa, Israeli company Emefcy […]

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17/2/2017 For the first time, companies operating in the Gulf can purchase documented renewable energy. ECOHZ now offers green power documented by the International REC Standard. By buying I-RECs companies can reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and improve their sustainability rating. “Corporations all over the world are increasingly demanding renewable energy for their global operations. […]

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