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Masadeh quits Mediterranean Union top post – Jordan Times

AMMAN (JT) – The Mediterranean Union’s first leader, Jordan’s Ahmad Masadeh, has quit the job after one year in office, saying conditions for the post had changed, Agence France-Presse reported. A statement from his office on Wednesday said: “The general conditions against which he accepted to assume the job have changed.” He would “continue his […]

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Al-Bi Wal-Tanmia January / February 2011

http://www.mectat.com.lb/contents/page154-155.htm CONTENTS 1 Lessons from China (editorial by Najib Saab) 6 Tips for a natural bedroom 20 Trans-boundary water resources in the Arab region (cover story) 28 How the Cancun summit was saved 36 Morocco’s combat against climate change ( by Amina Benkhadra, minister of environment) 38 Seawater intrusion: would it drive Lebanon to desalination? […]

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Delek Energy pushes agenda of natural-gas cars – Haaretz

‘Why market electric cars when charging them causes as much pollution as gasoline-fueled cars?’ By Daniel Schmil Natural gas power was the subject of the day at automotive conference, hosted by magazine publisher Moto Mass Communication this week. Natural gas is the cleanest fuel, explained Guy Silberman, marketing vice president of Delek Energy Systems. “Why […]

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Apartments to be built on top of abandoned Arab village – Jerusalem Post

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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Weather expert links frozen North to Mideast heat – Jerusalem Post

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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Gas fields in contested seas – Jerusalem Post

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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JNF, BDS and the Beduin – Jerusalem Post

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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Destroying Israel’s nature vote by vote – Haaretz

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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‘Many seed-bearing trees may become extinct’ – Jerusalem Post

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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Jordan already a victim of global warming – report – Jordan Times

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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Reforestation project under way in Jbeil – Daily Start

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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‘Municipalities should always monitor their water quality’ – Jerusalem Post

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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SDL building Israel’s largest desalination plant – YNET

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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‘Disi project on track despite delays’ – Jordan Times

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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Underground wells to supplement summer water supply – Jordan Times

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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News for sad Jews – Haaretz

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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Athens in exploratory talks with Israel on offshore natural gas – Daily Star

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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Cabinet approves Sheshinski proposals on gas, oi – Jerusalem Post

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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Cabinet approves tax plan on natural gas – YNET

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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Ahead of the battle over power itself: Why Fischer came out batting for Sheshinski – Haaretz

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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