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.

Soccer Football - World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Third Round - Group A - Iran v United Arab Emirates - Azadi Sports Complex, Tehran, Iran - March 20, 2025.
A vendor organises textiles at a shop in Central Souq on July 22, 2015 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

UAE launches Naseej initiative to tackle 220,000 tons of annual textile waste

Fine pollution particles penetrate deep into the lungs and cause oxidative stress

The food that protects your lungs from air pollution

THE VERTICAL green walls are transferred from decorative features into intelligent, responsive environmental systems

Breathing life into buildings: Israelis develop better ways to prevent indoor air pollution 


WATEC Israel 2024: New technologies in water crisis

Against worsening global water crisis: WATEC Israel 2024 conference in Jerusalem to unveil new technologies and approaches that may save the world.

 WATEC Israel 2019 conference

Indoor air quality: How to improve the air you breathe at home

Discover tips for enhancing indoor air quality and why it's crucial for health and well-being, according to a recent Dyson study.


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.


Surprise: Hybrids reduce pollution almost as much as electric cars

A German institute tested electric, plug-in, gasoline, and diesel vehicles for emissions. Electric cars emit the least CO2, with some conditions.


Choosing an air purification system: A guide to breathing easy

Understanding the types of air purification systems, their effectiveness, and the importance of pre-purchase research and monitoring air quality.


Air pollution during pregnancy linked to low birth weights, according to an Israeli meta-analysis

More Israelis chose pro-environment activities for Lag Ba’omer this year.

 Heavy industry air pollution (illustartion)

Green to tech: A revolutionary transformation in Israel

From environmental hazard to high-tech hub: The remarkable rebirth of a factory


Environmental pollution? Shareitt is an exchangeable and second-hand app

Are you stuck with unnecessary items and clothes post-Passover? Excess production leads to environmental pollution. Discover Shareitt to exchange unused products.

 Kitchen utensils, from the top categories to exchange in the application

Study finds being in nature lowers risk of osteoporosis

Living in green, leafy areas with lower air pollution can lower the risk of osteoporosis.

Man in nature

How to give Israel a green future after the war with Hamas is over

Why southern Israel must tackle environmental hazards and fuel innovation in the wake of the Gaza conflict.

 A damaged house is seen, following the deadly October 7 attack, in Kibbutz Be’eri in southern Israel.