Opposition voices concern that JNF plans do not ensure conservation of the region’s unique natural desert landscape. By Zafrir Rinat | Jan.09, 2013 A plan by the Jewish National Fund to plant forests in vast parts of the Arava is prompting concern over its effect on the southern region’s natural landscape. At the request of […]

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January 11, 2013 By Stephen Dockery An ambitious plan to drape cities in green gardens and trees entered its second stage Thursday as Environment Ministry representatives and American officials gathered to mark the project’s progress. The project, funded by the United States Embassy, aims to make major legal and policy changes to regrow green spaces […]

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Study: Dust storms pose growing health hazard in south Ben Gurion University researchers aim to explore nature, effects of dust storms which blanket area in winter; cause spike in air pollution Billie Frenkel Published: 01.07.13 The Ben-Gurion University recently released a study on the effects of dust and storms, the likes of which often engulfs […]

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By SHARON UDASIN 01/02/2013 NGO report indicates ecological corridors in Center and Haifa regions are notably vulnerable. While Israel’s environmental organizations were able to successfully combat four different threats to open spaces in the year 2012, the country has gained 17 brand new threats for the new year. The threats were unveiled in the sixth […]

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Israel’s celebrities rally to save public beach Prominent entertainers urge government to keep its promise, save central Israel’s Palmachim Beach Ynet Published: 01.05.13 Dozens of Israeli celebrities have joined forces in a campaign meant to save Palmachim Beach, one of Israel’s most popular beaches, which is threatened by urban development projects. As part of the […]

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by Muath Freij and Omar Obeidat | Jan 07, 2013 AMMAN — Heavy rain on Monday clogged the tunnel under the Jubilee Circle in west Amman, causing traffic jams on Madina Al Munawwara Street, the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) said. Abdul Raouf Rawabdeh, GAM’s executive director for roads, said that GAM teams immediately were deployed […]

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State Comptroller finds major faults in metropolitan area’s gas stations; says many fail to meet fire safety; environmental regulations Billie Frenkel Published: 01.03.13 A new report by State Comptroller Yosef Shapira probing the safety and environmental procedures implemented in gas stations in Israel’s cities in 2011-2012, found that in the greater Tel Aviv area – […]

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By Elisabeth Koek The economic state of the newly recognised State of Palestine In the face of the global financial crisis, the Palestinian economy seems to have made significant advances since 2007. Palestine’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) hovered around the US$4.5 billion mark in 2007 and 2008, whereas the 2011 figures point to a GDP […]

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By JPOST EDITORIAL 12/23/2012 22:44 According to the State Comptroller’s Report from October, the Water Authority council should actually be contemplating a price cut. We have been blessed with exceptionally abundant rainfalls and the level of Lake Kinneret has risen more in December than in any other month for a decade. But while there is […]

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Petra | Dec 31, 2012 | 22:01 AMMAN — The Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation on Monday signed a 45-million-euro soft loan from the French government. The loan will support the Jordan Water Company’s (Miyahuna) project for expanding the water grid to receive water from the ongoing Disi Water Conveyance Project. The agreement was […]

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Israeli election race is all about politics and cost of living, leaving public health, pollution and natural resources far behind Prof. Adi Wolfson Published: 12.23.12 The Israeli election campaign is in full throttle but important issues like air quality, public health and the allocation of natural resources in Israel have yet to be mentioned. How […]

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by Hana Namrouqa | Dec 31, 2012 AMMAN — A patrol of rangers from the Ministry of Agriculture’s forestry department has been assaulted while trying to stop illegal loggers from chopping down centennial trees in Ajloun Governorate, the department’s director Mohammad Shorman said on Monday. The recent assault, which occurred late Saturday night, was the […]

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Society for Protection of Nature in Israel, Nature and National Parks Service say planned ‘Gabriella’ project will disrupt maritime reservation; say other alternatives available Chen Pundak, Calcalist Published: 12.30.12 The Society for Protection of Nature in Israel, the Israel Nature and National Parks Service and several other green groups have filed petitions against a gas […]

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December 28, 2012 01:04 AM By Nafez Qawas BEIRUT: The Cabinet Thursday set the first tender for oil and gas exploration for Feb. 1 as Lebanon tries to capitalize on the hidden wealth to wipe out the public debt, stimulate the economy and create more jobs. The Cabinet also set March 21 to publish the […]

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By AFP AMMAN Jordan said on Thursday Egypt has resumed full gas supply of 250 million cubic meters (8.8 billion cubic feet) a day to the energy-poor kingdom, after the flow was disrupted by repeated pipeline attacks. “In the past few days, we received between 190 and 210 million cubic meters of gas from Egypt. […]

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Saudi Arabia readies to export solar power; while Abu Dhabi will soon become home for biggest single-unit solar power plant. Oil states looking at expanding energy ventures News agencies Published: 12.31.12, The oil-rich Persian Gulf states are mulling expanding into alternative energy. According to a UPI report, Abu Dhabi will soon finish construction on the […]

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by Taylor Luck | Dec 30, 2012 | 21:42 AMMAN — Jordan is set to receive $300 million from the Gulf states to boost investment in renewable energy, officials say, as Amman looks to solar and wind power as potential solutions to the country’s chronic energy woes. According to Minister of Energy and Transportation Alaa […]

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By Dr. Ali Qleibo One of the characteristics of a state is the cultural identity of its citizens. Palestine has been reduced to less than a quarter of its original size. Following the Nakba, an important part of Palestine’s cultural and historical heritage was destroyed. What remains of this heritage is in grave danger of […]

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Tzipi Livni’s new party present environmental agenda prompted by party member and Green Movement chair 12.26.12 Tzipi Livni’s Hatnua Party presented its environmental platform last week, ahead of the nearing elections. The party’s green platform is promoted by Green Movement Chairman Alon Tal, who is No. 13 on Hatnua’s Knesset list. The party’s environmental agenda […]

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Hatnuah has absorbed the Green Movement, but only Meretz and Hadash emphasize green issues in their election platforms. By Zafrir Rinat | Dec.20, 2012 Environmental issues are barely registering in the current election campaign, even though they raise important existential concerns such as energy and water supply, building plans for the coming years, public health […]

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