Report: Jordan, Israel to build solar thermal power plant – Ma’an
BETHLEHEM (Ma’an) — Jordan and Israel are planning to build on a large solar thermal power plant on their border, Israeli press said Monday. The power plant is designed to start producing 50-150 mega watt in 2016, and cost an estimated $300 – 600 million, the Hebrew daily Maariv reported....
North Lebanon can generate 140 MW of wind power, say experts – Daily Star
February 02, 2012 02:16 AM The Daily Star BEIRUT: A visiting delegation of Danish experts believe that wind-generated electricity in the northern region of Akkar, expected to produce some 140 Megawatts of power, could be available in as little as 13 months. Beirut MP Mohammad Qabbani, who chairs Parliament’s Public...
Israel receives middling ranking in green survey – Haaretz
Yale University Environmental Performance Index ranks countries on 22 aspects of environmental performance comparing countries’ achievements in applying environmental policy goals. By Zafrir Rinat * * Published 02:14 01.02.12 * Latest update 02:14 01.02.12 Israel receives middling ranking in green survey Yale University Environmental Performance Index ranks countries on 22...
Two leading ecological groups feud over character of open spaces in northern Israel – Haaretz
SPNI and JNF battle over the nature of Israel’s north, as Tu Bishvat, Jewish Arbor Day nears. By Zafrir Rinat On the eve of Tu Bishvat, two of the country’s leading ecological groups are feuding over the character of open spaces in northern Israel. The Society for the Protection of...
Galilee factories don’t meet clean air standards – Jerusalem Post
By SHARON UDASIN 02/02/2012 06:08 Available pollution info is lacking, green group says. Pollution By REUTERS The brunt of lower and western Galilee factories does not comply with the standards of the Clean Air Law, a local green group found. Only two of three surveyed wastewater-treatment facilities in the region...
Western Galilee unveils plan to combat recurrent flooding – Haaretz
Overflow from Ga’aton River, which runs through Nahariya, causes extensive property damage each year. By Zafrir Rinat Townships in the Western Galilee have for the first time prepared a plan to prevent recurrent floods that damage property and waste precious water every winter. The Ga’aton River, which runs through Nahariya,...
Samaria in a sewage stalemate – Jerusalem Post
By SHARON UDASIN 02/03/2012 04:37 All but one of 22 Palestinian villages refuse connection to sewage line, Environmental Protection Ministry says. Gilad Erdan tours Samarian communities By Courtesy Environmental Protection Ministry Swirling in the strikingly green valley below the southern Samaria community of Nofim is a rambling stream amid grass...
Forced blackouts expected due to energy crunch – Jerusalem Post
By SHARON UDASIN 02/02/2012 06:02 200% increase in diesel fuel consumption, 108% rise in jet fuel oil use seen in 2011. Power station in southern city of Ashdod By Amir Cohen/Reuters Due to the lack of production reserves in the electricity sector, Energy and Water Minister Uzi Landau said he...
‘Israeli gas must first supply local market’ – Jerusalem Post
Samaria in a sewage stalemate By SHARON UDASIN 02/03/2012 04:37 All but one of 22 Palestinian villages refuse connection to sewage line, Environmental Protection Ministry says. Gilad Erdan tours Samarian communities By Courtesy Environmental Protection Ministry Swirling in the strikingly green valley below the southern Samaria community of Nofim is...
Nature doesn’t end at the Green Line – Haaretz
An organization that demands universal compliance with the law and ecological norms has become part of a complex that perpetually abuses principles of law and justice. By Zafrir Rinat The Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel recently released its annual report, outlining a list of threats posed to...
EPC (Environmental Policy Center) launches new web site – Jerusalem Institute for Israel Studies
JIIS’ Environmental Policy Center together with its partner the Ministry of Environmental Protection launched a new web site this month presenting the latest developments of their joint project “Sustainability Outlook 2030 for Israel.” The goal of the project is to present a vision of sustainability for the year 2030 towards...
Power problems – Daily Star
January 26, 2012 02:15 AM The Daily Star There has been a national outcry, from the south to the north, over the latest electricity problems. People are fed up with the promises and excuses of their leaders regarding an issue that is so vital to their livelihoods. People are now...
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