Pollution
Hadera approves major coal reduction at Orot Rabin power station, pollution expected to drop
The reduction in coal dust pollution is expected to be significant, about 80% of current levels, and the monitoring will enable close oversight of emissions and pollutants.
Advanced pollution monitoring begins in the Yarkon River
The Dead Sea’s hidden plastic problem: A record of decades of waste - study
New Delhi police detain dozens in anti-pollution protests
Helios to install solar panels on Klil plant
"The move will reduce electricity consumption by about a third and integrate with other projects to reduce the carbon footprint and support the environment," said Klil's chairman.
The climate crisis - what can we do?
Science indicates that the damage caused by global warming can be significantly reduced, but some of the necessary steps depend on the conduct of each and every one of us.
Does chronic exposure to air pollution increase risk of severe COVID-19? - study
A German study found that people in counties with higher levels of nitrogen dioxide may have been at increased risk of needing intensive care and mechanical ventilation if they contracted COVID-19.
Letters to the Editor May 25, 2022: Apples to oranges
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
Dust storm coats Jerusalem in sand for the second time in a month
Wind coming from an easterly direction has brought a dust storm from Jordan into Israel, causing the Health ministry to issue a warning for increased air pollution.
This is why we'll all be much more sick in the future - study
Scientists warn that in a warmer atmosphere, a result of rising global temperatures due to the climate crisis increases risk of disease to humans and plants.
High concentration of dust in the air leads to warning of air pollution risks
The Environmental Protection Ministry and the Health Ministry warned people with health risks to stay inside on Sunday.
Can sovereignty solve problems in the West Bank's Samaria?
Today, demographics in Judea and Samaria play a large role in determining how that responsibility plays out.
Exposure to air pollution may cause lower infant birth weight
Hebrew University researchers have found strong correlations between the level of air pollutant PM2.5 and low birth weight.
Microplastics make organic pollutants ten times more toxic - TAU study
The research found that adsorption of organic pollutants to the microplastics increases toxicity by a factor of 10 and may also cause severe impact on humans who are exposed to contaminated food.
