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
'Pirate trash fires': IDF, Civil Admin. work to dismantle illegal waste sites in West Bank
New data provided by Israel's Civil Administration has revealed that the cross-border environmental crisis is escalating dramatically, nearly tripling complaints from Israeli residents.
Hundreds protest in Tunisia’s capital over worsening pollution crisis
Residents of Gabes have reported rising rates of respiratory illnesses, osteoporosis and cancer, which they blame on toxic gases from the state chemical group’s phosphate plants.
Air pollution: A persistent plague on the lungs of Jerusalemites
Air pollution is not adequately monitored, and the government lacks the funds to implement a national plan.
Greta Thunberg’s flotilla creates 165 tons of air pollution, same as 206 trips from Tel Aviv to UK
A study by the solar energy company Volta Solar analyzed the environmental impact of the Sumud Flotilla, including the air pollution it created.
Sea turtles reveal alarming rise of drug-resistant bacteria in Mediterranean, UHaifa study reveals
Sea turtles are considered crucial bioindicators of marine environmental health due to their extensive lifespans, long-distance migrations, and frequent presence in sensitive coastal zones.
Climbing gyms as polluted as highways, study finds
Research: The chemicals in the shoe soles can cause lung inflammation, organ damage, respiratory diseases, and certain types of cancer.
Jerusalem air quality among worst in world amid fires - report
IQAir recorded the degradation of air quality as the wildfires spread throughout Israel.
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.
The bad news in spring: Haze. The good news: There’s a way to handle it
The haze outside, the pollution inside: How to protect your health and your household.
LG launches an innovative air purifier. What makes it special, and how much does it cost?
AeroHit features a new design to improve indoor air quality. It includes a 360° Aero filtration system to reduce dust, odors, viruses, and allergens, along with a sensor for air quality monitoring.
How to avoid polluted air entering your home: The solution that’s changing quality of life in Israe
In recent years, air pollution has become one of the most serious health issues in Israel, with alarming data showing over 5,500 deaths in 2023 alone. An air purifier may be the right solution.
