Pollution
FIFA World Cup 2026 to break records with 3.7 million tons of carbon emissions, Israeli firm finds
The tournament is being staged across three different countries, Canada, the US, and Mexico - a first in World Cup history, meaning teams and fans will have to travel extensively between host cities.
UAE launches Naseej initiative to tackle 220,000 tons of annual textile waste
The food that protects your lungs from air pollution
Breathing life into buildings: Israelis develop better ways to prevent indoor air pollution
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.
