Illegal waste dumps in Negev akin to 'ecological terrorism'
Some 3,500 tons of waste have been illegally dumped in the Bnei Shimon Regional Council in the northern Negev Desert, ...
Tag: environment
In blistering climate report, UN warns there would be 'nowhere to run'
Officials warn that without the immediate reduction of green gas emissions, Earth's temperature will cross the dreaded 1.5 degrees Celsius ...
Will animal welfare row spark next coalition crisis?
Agriculture Ministry, which "represents the economic interests of the animal food production industry, cannot monitor animal welfare," Environmental Protection Minister ...
Report: Emissions cost Israeli economy NIS 31B annually
By 2030, Israel must increase shift toward renewable energy resources for electricity production by 40%, says Environmental Protection Minister Tamar ...
Highway 1 closed due to wildfire in Mevasseret Zion
Road closures could prevent families of some new MKs from arriving at the Knesset to see them sworn in.
Israel aims to cut greenhouse emissions by 80%
Energy Ministry leads efforts to transition Israel to low-emission economy, surpass goals set out in Paris climate accord in what ...
Lebanon launches country's first-ever electric car
Lebanon is launching its first electric car, but skeptics say subsidized power will count for little in a flat ...
Environmentalists call on Kerry to halt Israel-UAE oil deal
Critics of letter to US special envoy for climate change point out that greater regional cooperation between the Jewish state ...
'ECO-thon' event aims to tackle industrial challenges in southern Israel and beyond
'Hackathon' brings together students, entrepreneurs, and business people for two-day event to come up with solutions to lessen industry's impact ...
Greek ship not responsible for oil spill, Israeli team finds
Representatives for the Minerva Helen say the vessel had no oil on board and was not at the site of ...