Environmental Protection Ministry
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.
Israel wasted 2.6 million tons of food in 2024, worth $7.2 billion
High pollution levels found at several streams in northern, eastern Israel, ministries confirm
'Pirate trash fires': IDF, Civil Admin. work to dismantle illegal waste sites in West Bank
Israel Police raid Bat Yam home, seize dozens of protected marine species
A sting operation in Bat Yam exposed illegal trafficking of sea urchins and mollusks.
Fire-prevention technologies used around the world: Why not in Israel?
These innovations are saving forests, parks, and entire cities from devastating fires.
Environmental Protection Ministry issues high air pollution warning for most of Israel
Dust blowing in from Egypt has caused a high air pollution warning in the majority of Israel. Here's how you can best protect yourself.
Agricultural productivity down, food waste up since outbreak of Israel-Hamas War - report
The combined effects of less access to agricultural land and fewer foreign and Palestinian workers have pushed Israeli agriculture to the brink.
Israel does not promote electric vehicle transition, causing suffocation
Limited truck pollution enforcement and electric vehicle incentives, inadequate charging stations. Transportation Ministry addressing issues, Environmental Protection Ministry not responding.
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.
