Yemen Observer

NASA discovers new island in Red Sea off Yemen coast

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 21:55:30 PST

NASA announced on Friday that a new island has appeared off the west coast of Yemen following a volcanic eruption.

Unhealthy environment threatens Shamlan's citizens

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:48:03 PST

YEMEN - The citizens of the areas of al-Khaneg and Bab al-Amri, as well as the neighboring areas east of Dhula'a, Hamdan, face a multitude of health concerns related to the pollution produced by the Shamlan factories located outside of Dhula’a.

Water Expert: Sana’a basin to drain away by 2025

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 18:11:54 PST

A senior water expert in Sana’a Basin Water Management Project Ali Hassan forwarned on Wednesday of the depletion of the Sana’a water basin by 2025.

Large amount of agricultural products detained in Haradh

Thu, 21 May 2009 03:08:41 PST

Sources from the agricultural societies in Hodeidah and Hajja said that a large amount of their agricultural products are still being held at Haradh outlet waiting for the Saudi authorities’ permission to cross into the kingdom.

Yemen accused of responsibility for rhinoceros’s endangered status

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:28:57 PST

Trading in rare animals and their products is the primary reason for endangered species today. Many animals are now endangered because they are used in traditional goods and products. Yemen and China are the principal countries accused of responsibility for the endangered status of the rhinoceros, because Yemenis use the rhinoceros horn to make their Dhjambia, and the Chinese use them in medicine.

Yemen celebrates International Ozone Day with new stage of Methyl Bromide soil fumigation alternatives

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:37:18 PST

As with many countries around the world, Yemen celebrates International Ozone Day on September 16 every year; and for this occasion Mr. Faisal Gaber, director of the National Ozone Unite- of Environment Protection Authority...

Yemen reveals maritime pollution in Gulf of Aden

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:39:22 PST

Yemeni authorities revealed presence of maritime pollution in the Gulf of Aden, accusing a Yemeni businessman of causing this pollution.

YR 6 billion allocated for water, sanitation projects in Aden

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:36:34 PST

The total allocation of investment projects for Local Institution of Water and Sanitation in Aden province for 2009 reached YR 6.6 billion.

YEMEN: Alarm bells over water

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:15:34 PST

Experts say there is a need to reduce Sanaa city's two million population by half in order to confront the water crisis in this city

Yemen renews water-strategy

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 03:46:38 PST

The increase in the cost of food items might finally encourage Yemeni farmers to give priority to growing cereals, especially wheat. There is also a need for expansion in modern irrigation techniques with programs to increase water-use efficiency and careful monitoring of water use, a new report has recommended.

50 percent fall in pesticide imports during 2008

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 03:41:21 PST

The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation confirmed that Yemen’s imports of pesticides fell to 464 tons during the first half of this year, compared to 824 tons in the same period of 2007.

Household filters can solve water pollution

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:19:14 PST

Yemen suffers from a chronic and serious water shortage, forcing people to use water regardless of the pollution in it. However, simple pottery water filters impregnated with colloidal silver could be used to reduce the health hazards from water pollution, according to a study discussed in a workshop held on Saturday, June 21 at the Mövenpick Hotel in Sana’a.

Ferro-cement technique used to harvest rainwater

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:13:11 PST

For the first time in its history, Yemen is making use of the ferro-cement technique to alleviate the water crisis which poses the biggest threat to human survival in this country.

World Environment Day announces war on carbon emissions

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 03:46:25 PST

Under the slogan "Kick the Carbon Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy" the world celebrated World Environment Day (WED) - which aims to spread awareness about environmental preservation.

Virtual water: impossible reality in Yemen

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:21:55 PST

While Yemen suffers from grave water shortages, specialists and officials keep on warning that the country’s water supply relies on limited groundwater. Only 125 cubic meters are available annually per capita, and the groundwater has been polluted and heavily overexploited for more than two decades...

Water scarcity: Yemen’s worrying reality

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:04:59 PST

Many areas in Yemen suffer a severe crisis in water supply for drinking, irrigating agricultural lands and other vital needs. Most Yemenis have stopped drawing water from the many wells which have recently dried up. The water crisis in Yemen makes people worried, even children, who are the ones mostly responsible for bringing water from springs and wells.

Yemeni islands: the gate to Yemen’s future

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 02:26:44 PST

Yemeni islands are the bright gate to Yemen’s future. Many distinguished features are found on these islands, but they still need more efforts and investment in order to be improved. Yahya Mohammed al-Kain’ai, General Director of the General Authority for Development and Promotion of Yemeni islands (YPDA), spoke with the Yemen Observer about the current situation and future needs of these islands.

Supply of urban water and sanitation to be decentralized

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 02:23:40 PST

The consolidation and decentralization of suppliers of urban water and sanitation was the topic of a workshop held on Monday, November 26 at the Movenpick Hotel.

Yemen must take action to secure water supply

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 18:04:00 PST

Few things are as critical to the future of Yemen as water. It’s in such short supply that it could run out in a mere 10 years. Thus, World Water Day, inaugurated by the United Nations General Assembly, is of particular importance here.

New cloth bags may save help environment

Sat, 03 Mar 2007 12:34:00 PST

Cloth bags are the best alternative to plastic bags, says Ahmed Molham. Plastic bags harm the environment and are linked to many diseases such as cancer. This was Molham’s motivation for this project.

Students mark National Environment Day by getting hands dirty

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 14:10:00 PST

The students of Amideast in Sana’a helped Yemen observe the fifth annual National Environment Day by cleaning up the massive Al-Sabaeen Park on Thursday Feb. 22.

Arctic ice melting at alarming rate

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 12:03:00 PST

Fish and other marine life accustomed to swimming the salty Arctic Ocean will soon have to adapt to fresher water or find a new home. The Arctic Ocean, the smallest of the world’s four oceans, is becoming less salty every day as a result of melting ice, say scientists. And that’s just one of the problems posed by a sudden massive increase in the disappearance of Arctic ice.

Research Station to promote enhanced agricultural seeds

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:17:00 PST

DHAMAR- The Regional Station for Central Highlands Researches (RSCHR) is examining the seeds of many agricultural products in order to enhance them and distribute them to farmers.

International conference on water governance in MENA region

Tue, 18 Jul 2006 22:35:00 PST

The German Government represented by InWEnt (capacity building international), the Arab Water Council and the Yemen Ministry of Water and Environment and at the support of the GTZ opened on July 15 a conference on water governance in the MENA region in Moevenpick hotel in Sana�a.

Lawmakers, environment officials gather over water problems

Tue, 04 Jul 2006 03:02:00 PST

Lawmakers and environment officials in Amran have recently gathered over the worsening water problems. New studies put the blame on indiscriminate over-exploitation.