The plan is intended to ecologically rehabilitate the neglected river.
by Zafrir Rinat 2 comments
Israel is old. Really old. And on a little kibbutz way up in the northern valley, history buffs can lay eyes on some of the fascinating prehistoric artifacts unearthed from its ancient soil.
by Mike Rogoff 1 comments
Israel's hot and sweaty season is just around the corner, but before you get used to frequent showers to stay cool, consider the ramifications on your health and on the environment.
by Rona Mor 1 comments
On average, West Bank Palestinians have access to about 70 liters of water a day per person; inside the Green Line, communities use about 300 liters per person.
by Lauren Gelfond Feldinger 13 comments
Researchers find that sustainable construction only costs 2 to 4 percent more, and can slash energy bills.
by Zafrir Rinat 1 comments
According to a British researcher, the work of the Israeli-Palestinian Joint Water Committee reflects another example of Israel's ability to coerce and restrict the Palestinian population.
by Amira Hass 49 comments
Scientists argue that destruction of biodiversity and depletion of water resources jeopardize UN efforts to improve living condition for world's population.
by Zafrir Rinat 2 comments
Six workers at the controversy-ridden port jetted off to the Netherlands to see a tugboat, though an identical model was on hand for viewing a few miles south in Ashkelon.
by Avi Bar-Eli 0 comments
No water will be pumped from Lake Kinneret over the week-long holiday in deference to the dietary concerns of Israel's Haredi Jews.
by Eli Ashkenazi 3 comments
In yet another example of nepotism at the notorious southern port, a tender was issued for the coveted position of port pilot, but despite taking applications, the job was already reserved for a pilot's son.
by Avi Bar-Eli 0 comments
