Cleantech and Green Living from the Land of the Prophets
Posted in Science & Technology on Dec 7th, 2008
Those who have been following the Red-Dead canal proposal, and all its controversies, know that a lot is at stake. The Dead Sea is dying because natural estuaries, such as the Jordan River, Ein Gedi bottled spring water and rainwater are not making it to its shores. Politicians think that by carving a tunnel from [...]
Posted in Travel & Nature on Dec 6th, 2008
The Red Sea is a wonder of the world.
Comparing to the Great Barrier Reef in terms of coral diversity and beauty, lack of environmental awareness in the Middle East (in Jordan, Israel and the countries below them), are causing the demise of coral and other marine life.
Now, a new global program that recognizes [...]
Posted in Travel & Nature on Nov 27th, 2008
The lush marine habitat by Aqaba Beach in Jordan is among the richest in the world, attracting thousands of visitors per year. But the popularity of the beach is also its downfall: In just 20 minutes, divers recovered more than 150 kilos of garbage from the waters of the reef, including plastic cups, cans, and [...]
Posted in Business & Politics on Aug 4th, 2008
The alarmingly fast decline of water levels in the Dead Sea have resulted in numerous plans to bring sea water from either the Mediterranean or Red Sea to replenish the water in what has often been referred as the world’s lowest level body of water.
The Dead Sea’s main water source, the Jordan River, has reached [...]
Posted in Business & Politics on Jun 27th, 2008
Desalination plant in Israel
Earlier this week, Michael Green wrote about Shimon Peres’ “Peace Valley” project, which will create a canal from the Red Sea to the Dead Sea, as well as a huge tourist complex in the Arava dubbed the “Las Vegas of the Middle East.” Although the Peace Valley is relatively new, plans [...]
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