10/3/2025 Abu Dhabi scientists find coral reef fish showing higher ‘thermal tolerance’ Tim Stickings. March 08, 2025 The warming waters of the Arabian Gulf mean fish must adapt to survive – but new research suggests local marine life might be particularly good at it. Scientists at NYU Abu Dhabi found reef fish in the harsh Arabian Gulf conditions had […]

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Short Url https://arab.news/694sp February 27, 2025 RABAT: King Mohammed VI of Morocco asked Moroccans on Wednesday to abstain from performing the rite of slaughtering sheep on Eid Al-Adha this year due to a drop in the country’s herd following years of drought. Eid Al-Adha, to take place in June, commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim, or […]

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Chairman of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority Nayef Fayez says on Saturday that the Aqaba Marine Reserve (AMR) has been added to the Green List of Protected Areas (Petra photo) AMMAN — The Aqaba Marine Reserve (AMR) has been added to the Green List of Protected Areas, Chairman of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone […]

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By Heba Elayyan – Feb 22,2025 An aerial photo of Mujib Dam in Karak Governorate with farmland in the background (FIle photo) AMMAN — The agricultural sector is on the frontline of the climate change crisis, facing unpredictable weather patterns, extreme temperatures, and water scarcity.  Farmers are struggling to protect their crops, while experts warn of worsening […]

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By JT – Feb 24,2025  AMMAN — Mercy Corps Jordan has officially launched “Tabeaa” (nature) project. The project, funded by the Swiss embassy in Jordan and the Z Zurich Foundation, is a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing climate resilience and disaster preparedness across Jordan. The launch ceremony, attended by a delegate of the minister of environment, brought […]

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Efficiency programme to save industries up to 60% in energy costs By JT – Feb 25,2025 AMMAN — Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh on Tuesday signed 72 agreements with industrial facilities benefiting from the Energy Efficiency Technologies Programme. Kharabsheh, who also chairs the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund, highlighted the critical role of […]

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ADRIAN MONCK. February 23, 2025 Short Url https://arab.news/5bb66 The energy sector stands at a crossroads, with the Middle East well positioned to reinvent its global influence through strategic control of the battery supply chain. Just as petroleum shaped the geopolitical order of the 20th century, lithium and other critical minerals are rapidly becoming the “white […]

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By JT – Feb 20,2025 AMMAN — The Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation on Thursday signed loan and guarantee agreements totalling $56.5 million with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to support the North Green Station and Power Transmission Lines Project. The agreements were signed by Director General of the National Electric Power Company […]

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Expanded tariff options, shortened payback periods, tax incentives, fast-track grid connections, and a massive PR campaign aim at 100,000 new solar roofs  By SUE SURKES FOLLOW19 February 2025, full report: https://www.timesofisrael.com/energy-ministry-invest-in-solar-panels-enjoy-15-annual-return-for-25-years/

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New model adopted by Agriculture Ministry set to produce biogases from fish carcasses, providing reduced waste management costs and clean energy for fish farms January 20, 2025 Israel’s aquaculture industry relies primarily on fish farms, which generate agricultural waste such as fish carcasses, creating both environmental hazards and bureaucratic burdens for farmers. To address this, […]

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By JT – Feb 26,2025  AMMAN — Jordan is making significant strides in developing its green hydrogen sector, positioning itself as a global leader in clean energy, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh said on Wednesday.  During the fourth roundtable discussion, Kharabsheh stressed Jordan’s commitment to advancing green hydrogen production, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, […]

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By JT – Feb 23,2025 Jordan and Japan on Sunday sign a memorandums of understanding (MoU) and a grant agreement, amounting to 1.334 billion Japanese yen (around $8.7 million) (Petra photo) AMMAN — Jordan and Japan on Sunday signed memorandums of understanding (MoU) and a grant agreement, amounting to 1.334 billion Japanese yen (around $8.7 million).  The […]

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Short Url https://arab.news/976ev February 27, 2025 MUSCAT: The Sustainable City — Yiti, Oman’s flagship sustainable development and the pioneering net zero emissions community, signed a strategic partnership on Thursday with Ahli Islamic Oman bank. The partnership was formalized at a signing ceremony held on-site at The Sustainable City — Yiti, attended by senior executives from […]

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by JT – Feb 20,2025 Taha, originally from Jordan and now based in Malta, is involved with nature conservation since 1996 (Photo courtesy of International Telecommunication Union) Taha, originally from Jordan and now based in Malta, is involved with nature conservation since 1996 (Photo courtesy of International Telecommunication Union) AMMAN — Jordanian entrepreneur Mais Taha, founder of […]

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New water bottles refill stations will be redesigned with updated features  February 24, 2025 Ashfaq Ahmed, Senior Assistant Editor Dubai Can Refill For Life citywide sustainability initiative has made a remarkable contribution towards combating plastic waste by cutting the consumption of over 30 million 500ml single-use plastic water bottles in three years since its launch. DMO […]

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February 19, 2025 Ali Qashmar walked into his south Lebanon hometown on the Israeli border Tuesday to find bulldozed fields and piles of rubble where there used to be neighborhoods brimming with life. “We came back to breathe the air of our lands and village, and we found our homes destroyed,” said Qashmar, 74, from […]

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Initiative hopes to restore famous historical landmarks to attract tourists, including Palmyra, Crac des Chevaliers and the Dead Cities that saw destruction amid the fighting Associated Press|02.17.25 Experts are returning to Syria’s war-ravaged heritage sites, hoping to lay the groundwork for restoring them and reviving tourism, which they say could provide a much-needed boost to the country’s decimated […]

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Jerusalem Post Israel’s wars have taken a hidden toll on wildlife and forests: Burned woodlands, disrupted bird migrations, and the world’s first wartime animal hospital reveal nature’s struggle in conflict zones. By DEBORAH DANAN/JTAFEBRUARY 13, 2025 The trees abutting the road leading to Biriya Forest, a nature preserve in northern Israel, at first resemble spruces turning […]

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At a panel on energy solutions in the aftermath of war, experts stressed that with Israel’s natural gas reserves expected to last only another 20-30 years, the government must prioritize energy security, including through clear legislation with no room for loopholes achel Fink. Feb 13, 2025 At Haaretz’s 2025 Climate Change Conference, TheMarker journalist Idan […]

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