Pollution
Israel braces for high air pollution as dust from North Africa impacts air quality
Israel braces for high air pollution this weekend from a dust storm. Health authorities warn sensitive groups to stay indoors and limit outdoor activities until Monday.
Israel’s infrastructure paradox: Innovation without environmental foundations - opinion
Hadera approves major coal reduction at Orot Rabin power station, pollution expected to drop
Advanced pollution monitoring begins in the Yarkon River
Light pollution is killing desert rodents - study
The rodents that have been dying like flies are the diurnal golden spiny mouse, and the nocturnal common spiny mouse.
US sanctions against Iran violate Iranian people's rights - UN experts
“The sanctions not only prevent the Iranian government from addressing them effectively; they contribute to making the challenges worse,” experts at the United Nations said.
Tiny particles that can enter bloodstream prevalent in London Underground
The iron-bearing particles in samples collected from the London Underground primarily consist of maghemite, particles so small that they are likely being underestimated in surveys of pollution.
Air pollution increases suicide rate, new large-scale study finds
A one microgram per cubic meter increase in PM2.5 on each day over a year would likely lead to 153.8 additional suicides in that year.
It is pointless for Israel to phase out fossil fuels for green energy
Because Israel’s impact on a “greener” world would be extremely small, our country is justified in waiting for the superpowers to lead the way
Microplastic waste exposure on Israeli beaches 'inevitable' - study
Israel's coastline is contaminated with over two tons of microplastics. The most polluted beaches in Israel are in Hadera and Tel Aviv.
Environmental Protection Ministry cracks down on olive-oil press waste
This year, in light of an increase in olive crop growth, the support budget was increased and emphasis was placed on continuous monitoring systems for enforcement purposes.
Conservation agencies hold educational seminars at nature reserves
Government organizations will send staff members to Ein Hardalit in Nahal Kziv, Beit Yanai National Park, the Paratroopers' Grove near Palmachim and the Einot Tzukim nature reserve.
Dirty air in the Middle East caused by humans, not by natural dust storms - study
Death rates in region attributable to pollution is similar to other leading health risk factors such as tobacco smoking.
Ancient Mayan cities were polluted due to use of mercury - study
Evidence of pollution was found in today's Mexico, Belize, Honduras and Guatemala, and was detrimental to the Maya's health.
