environmental news

Academics file class action suit for pollution of Negev’s Bokek stream

The suit documents massive contamination from Rotem Amfert Negev and Dead Sea Priclase Fused Products of the Havurat Yehudah aquifer.

Energy Minister calls for banning diesel, gas-based cars in Israel

Such a move would put Israel on the map of eco-innovation.

Large semi-arid forests could cool the planet

Planting the 'right kind' of forests could have a measurably positive influence on the climate and help offset global warming.

WATCH: Dancing clouds of starlings take wing in Israel

There has been a notable drop off in the number of birds to winter in Israel over the last 20 years.

Sherman the overweight hedgehog trims down

After feasting on cat food, Sherman the hedgehog has made remarkable strides in shedding his extra grams.

Once and for all: Is it safe to use LED lighting?

WATCH: 2018 hits Israel by storm

It's time to bring out your winter coat.

Overweight hedgehog finds new home in Ramat Gan Safari

While a chubby hedgehog may sound endearing, Sherman experienced difficulty walking due to his extra weight.

Israeli Parks warn divers: Don’t pet the sharks

Sharks enjoy swimming in the warm water pumped into the sea by the Hadera power station, but Israeli divers are warned not to come too close.

Sinking Kinneret to get infusion of desalinated water

With Israel apparently approaching a fifth-consecutive dry year, the Kinneret has dropped to dangerously low levels.

New recycling plant inaugurated in Jerusalem

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat and Environmental Protection Minister Avi Gabbay inaugurated the Greennet recycling plant on Tuesday afternoon.

Environment Ministry launches plan to reduce air pollution in Haifa Bay region

Ministry publishes main principles of plan after environment ministers met over the weekend with city's mayor, members of task force appointed 2 weeks ago for formulating such a program.

Finance Committee chairman Gafni demands competition, price controls in gas sector

Antitrust commissioner: 'Companies have enormous power over the government'

Environment Ministry: Dan and Egged causing most pollution in heavy vehicle sector

The ministry drew its conclusions after examining the 2014 emissions of the heavy vehicle companies across the nation.

Zionist Union MK submits bill to promote renewable energy development

Environment minister launches task force to reduce Haifa Bay air pollution

Over a 10-year period, about 780 of the 4,860 cancer cases found in the region likely resulted from air pollution.

Environmentalists claim victory as sand mining to stop at Samar

In the past, the Samar sands area encompassed about 7 sq. km., of which only about 1.9 sq. km. remains today, the INPA said.

Netanyahu on natural gas: We will not repeat mistakes of other countries

Steinitz calls compromise outline over Leviathan "balanced, responsible and appropriate."

Kahlon recuses himself from gas sector

Kahlon cited a conflict of interest in the case due to his friendship with Koby Maimon.

Experts call for urgent construction of wastewater treatment facilities in West Bank

Cross-border study finds presence of endocrine disrupting chemicals minimal in Israeli, Palestinian treated wastewater.

KKL-JNF installs second Biofilter mechanism to trap runoff in Ramle

Developed by Israeli researcher Yaron Zinger at Monash University in Australia, successful tests of the Biofilter have been completed already in Kfar Saba in 2010.

Most influential Jewish environmentalists

From the Jerusalem Post's '50 most influential Jews.'

Mosquitoes infected with West Nile found in Or Yehuda, Eilat

Environmental Protection Ministry recommends residents take precautions: reduce standing water, use insect repellants, install window screens.

Extreme conservationist, adventurer Braam Malherbe visits Israel

South African government must increase enforcement against rhino poachers, Malherbe says.

Israeli officials, NGOs preparing for UN climate talks in Paris this year

Countries must work together to counter onset of global warming, says visiting ambassador.