Pollution
Jerusalem, Tel Aviv become the most polluted major cities in the world from dust, urban emissions
The Health Ministry and the Environmental Protection Ministry both issued warnings, advising all to avoid strenuous outdoor activities and close any open windows.
Israel braces for high air pollution as dust from North Africa impacts air quality
Israel’s infrastructure paradox: Innovation without environmental foundations - opinion
Hadera approves major coal reduction at Orot Rabin power station, pollution expected to drop
Israeli firm DOTS launches electro-optical sensor to change agriculture
By continuously monitoring nitrate levels in soil, DOTS is able to provide real-time information which can prevent excessive fertilizations, saving health, time and resources.
Israel reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 10% in 10 years - OECD
The OECD highlighted how the discovery of offshore gas fields led Israel to transition out of coal and toward natural gas for electricity generation and improved the country’s energy security.
This week in Jerusalem: Born to be wild
A weekly round-up of city affairs.
Israel among lowest air polluters in western Asia, Swiss research finds
Out of all the countries in the region, Israel ranked just behind the country of Georgia in terms of air pollution quality and dominated the least populated regional cities list.
Nile pollution poses existential threat to wildlife, major water supply
Heavy metal pollution poses a great danger to water and birds at the iconic Nile River Delta.
Plastic in Earth's oceans could triple by 2040, research warns
Experts said the study showed that the level of marine plastic pollution in the oceans has been underestimated.
Which places on Earth have the highest levels of air pollution? - study
Researchers published a map showing how PM2.5 levels have changed around the world in past decades.
Israeli economy still dependent on fossil fuels – report
Israel's carbon emissions have fallen since 2015, but changes are not being made fast enough.
More metals found in people’s blood in Haifa Bay than rest of Israel
The study suggests that this could be due to Haifa's high air pollution.
Are Israelis throwing their lives away with their plastic utensils?
ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS: The environmental impact of abolishing the single-use plastic tax could have Israelis paying with their lives.
