Aug 19,2020   Energy Minister Hala Zawati speaks during a signing ceremony of agreements to finance the installation of solar heaters and cells in Amman on Tuesday (Photo courtesy of Energy Ministry) AMMAN — The Ministry of Energy’s Jordan Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund (JREEEF) on Tuesday signed agreements to finance the second phase […]

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Aug 16,2020   Energy Minister Hala Zawati and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz Bin Salman are seen during a signing ceremony of an agreement to connect power grids on Sunday (Petra photos) AMMAN — Jordan and Saudi Arabia on Sunday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to lay out the frame work of joint cooperation […]

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Muslims already have an environmentalist framework to follow. It is set in Islam. by Ibrahim Ozdemir Many Muslim majority countries bear the brunt of climate change, but their cultural awareness of it and climate action are often staggeringly limited.  A movement of “Islamic environmentalism” based on Islamic tradition – rather than imported “white saviour” environmentalism […]

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Haaretz Editorial 05.08.2020 The circumstances of the blast in the Beirut port that led to extensive injury, loss of life and huge property damage, are still not known. But one thing is clear, and that is that large amounts of hazardous and explosive materials were stored in a port near a major city. That is […]

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11/8/2020 A week after the Beirut explosion that devastated offices of the Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED) and Environment and Development magazine, and incurred thousands of victims, Secretary General Najib Saab sent a letter to AFED community, confirming the continuation of the online publishing of Environment and Development magazine and the programs scheduled […]

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In an area like the West Bank where political boundaries are hazy, the issue of profits and tax payment should be examined in the context of environmental and social justice. By CARMIT LUBANOV, MOSSI RAZ   AUGUST 10, 2020 Though written nearly four decades ago, the lyrics of the song “Seeing Far, Seeing Transparent” by […]

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The three communal irrigation projects will cover 66 villages in the south-Indian state of Karnataka in the next two years. By HAGAY HACOHEN   AUGUST 11, 2020 Netafim will offer 35,000 Indian farmers in the southern-Indian state of Karnataka better irrigation systems through a new project worth $85 million. The project is slated to be […]

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In First for Israel, Tel Aviv to Discuss City Plan for Climate Crisis – Haaretz Zafrir Rinat Published on 31.07.2020 The proposal, to be implemented by 2030, was formulated as part of a global network of cities. Environmental groups say Israel can’t count on individual cities and must present a national plan. The Tel Aviv-Jaffa […]

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01 August 2020 Coastal flooding and storm surges could threaten assets worth up to 20 percent of global wealth, according to research published Thursday highlighting the potential economic catastrophe that climate change may bring. While much is known about the potential for global sea levels to rise as burning fossil fuels heats the planet and […]

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By Bahaa Al Deen Al Nawas – Aug 06,2020 AMMAN — Water Minister Raed Abul Saud on Thursday checked on the implementation of water distribution plans to Amman, Zarqa and Madaba, according to a ministry statement shared with The Jordan Times. In a meeting with CEO of Miyahuna Mohammad Ouran, attended by Secretary General of […]

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The funding will support the Institute’s initial research phase, demonstrating sustainable methods of food production in an arid environment. By ALAN ROSENBAUM   AUGUST 11, 2020 The JNF Joint Institute for Global Food, Water and Energy Security, a partnership between The University of Arizona, Jewish National Fund-USA (JNF-USA), and the Arava Region, has announced that a […]

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Waste depots in southern Israel are indirectly causing too many flight hazards for the military so plans are being drawn up for alternative refuse removal measures Zafrir Rinat 02.08.2020 For several years the Israel Air Force has been forced to deal with a problem of large flocks of birds that gather near waste disposal sites […]

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Gamliel says promoting plan to remove all chemical depots from Haifa within 5 years; former top sapper says terrorists have long been eyeing to attack facilities due to their destructive potential Alexandra Lukash 08.05.20 Minister of Environmental Protection Gila Gamliel warned on Wednesday of a catastrophic event in the Haifa Port chemical deposits a day […]

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The Arava Institute (AIES) has redoubled its efforts in response to the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis, pursuing cross-border work to meet newly heightened need and heal divides sharpened by the pandemic. On campus, the Institute is spending the summer reviewing its academic program so that it continues to be a safe and vibrant learning community. During […]

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“The materials are completely safe and give the crops a form of ‘immunity’ from salt and also drought conditions.” By ROSSELLA TERCATIN   AUGUST 5, 2020 An Israeli start-up has developed a technology that allows farmers to grow crops in spite of the salinity of the water or soil that they have at their disposal, […]

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A consensus is forming that Prof. Alon Tal is the right person for this difficult KKL-JNF job at this critical moment. By GIL TROY   AUGUST 4, 2020 In December 1901, as delegates to the Fifth Zionist Congress, dillydallying over technical issues, considered once again pushing off a critical decision, Theodor Herzl himself intervened. Recognizing […]

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A smaller carbon footprint, less waste and more environmentally friendly — this year’s pilgrimage to Mecca, dramatically scaled down due to coronavirus, has opened up the prospect of a “green hajj”. In addition to being a logistical and security headache, one of the planet’s largest gatherings, which drew some 2.5 million people last year, also […]

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4/8/2020 NAJIB SAAB Preventing the Next Pandemic is the title of a timely report about breaking the chain of diseases transmitted between animals and humans. It warns of further outbreaks unless governments take active measures to tackle the source of the problem – which can largely be traced back to unsustainable farming and food production […]

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Aug 04,2020 The Kingdom’s imports of Iraqi oil in July totalled 261,000 barrels, with a daily average of 8,400 barrels, the Energy Ministry announced on Tuesday (AFP file photo) AMMAN — The Kingdom’s imports of Iraqi oil in July totalled 261,000 barrels, with a daily average of 8,400 barrels, the Energy Ministry announced on Tuesday. […]

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Effects of COVID-19 ripple through water sector — Abul Saud By JT – Aug 04,2020 AMMAN — Jordan is among the top countries facing the repercussions of COVID-19 in terms of portable water supply. The administration of Jordan’s water sector garners “great attention” from global institutions, Abul Saud said in a ministry statement following the […]

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