Pollution
Tire particles may contaminate crops and enter food chain, Israeli study finds
Around the world, some 1.5 billion tires are produced each year, and tire-wear particles are increasingly recognized as one of the largest sources of microplastic pollution.
Marine researchers rescue sea turtle tangled in fishing line off the coast of Caesarea
Coast Guard removes environmentalist ship from US 250th anniversary parade over political banners
FIFA World Cup 2026 to break records with 3.7 million tons of carbon emissions, Israeli firm finds
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.
Human waste is an excellent substitute for polluting fertilizers, scientists find
Scientists in Germany found that urine and feces can be recycled for use as new fertilizers that are safe and productive.
