Environmental Protection Ministry
'Silent murderer': Israel must deal with air pollution, epidemiological research finds
In an interview with The Post, Israeli researchers estimate that air pollution in Israel causes a prodigious NIS 37 billion worth of damage a year to Israelis.
Malfunction in Ashdod sewage plant causes Hydrogen sulfide leaks in Yavne
Jerusalem, Tel Aviv become the most polluted major cities in the world from dust, urban emissions
Trash burning in Palestinian towns poses severe health risk to nearby Israelis, local leaders claim
Think twice before lighting a bonfire: How to celebrate Lag Ba’Omer safely and differently
The Health and Environmental Protection Ministries have urged those who celebrate to ensure safety and health and protect the environment.
How long will the 'murders' last? Eagles, other birds of prey poisoned to death in the Negev
Unfortunately, this is not the first incident to befall animals of the Negev, as government agencies and environmental groups scramble to combat the rising toll on eagles and other animals.
Blossoms of hope: The healing power of Israel's flowers
This year, as conflict rages in Gaza, missiles are launched from Lebanon into Israel’s North, and the country is living in a state of collective trauma, a longing for nature is especially pronounced.
Mediterranean Sea is warming, rising faster than it should be - report
The report said that the upper layer is warming at 0.13 degrees Celsius yearly because of global warming.
New interactive maps to help Israel face rising environmental threats
The maps are meant to help decision-makers better understand the likelihood of being exposed to certain risks and who and what is vulnerable to that risk due to socioeconomic, age, or other factors.
Israeli arrested for slapping Minister Idit Silman in Rehovot
The suspect, in her 50s, was taken in for questioning by police after a physical altercation with the minister.
Israel wasted 2.6 million tons of food in 2022, 5% of healthcare budget spent on food insecurity
The war's impact, coupled with displacement and economic strain, is expected to further strain vulnerable populations.
3 tips for Israel’s new energy minister from environmental activists
The current climate bill was deemed “shameful” by environmental activists, many of whom said it could worsen the climate change situation in Israel.
Israel invests NIS 100 million in regional innovation centers amid Hamas war
The decision to invest over NIS 100 million in regional innovation centers signals a steadfast determination to prioritize economic growth, particularly in the hi-tech domain.
This is how Israel plans to rebuild southern Israel: Green and clean
"We will grow new hope from the ruins for the residents, the people of Israel, who are connected to nature and the land," said Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman.
