Arabs burn illegal waste dump in Binyamin
Binyamin Council says it warned Civil Administration many times about dangers of illegal waste dump, resulting air pollution, to no avail.
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Arab rioters burn tires during weekend riots, causing severe pollution in nearby Kedumim
Arabs burn large amount of tires during weekend riots, causing severe air pollution in neighboring Jewish town.
Exposure to air pollution linked to low birth weight
Hebrew U. study of births in Israel reveals troubling link between exposure to air pollution and low birth weight.
Decreased air pollution amid coronavirus
Significant drop in air pollution levels recorded over summer months due to decreased activity during coronavirus pandemic.
Gur hasidim to make mass exodus from Haifa?
Health Ministry report noting air pollution leads Gur rebbe to give followers blessing to leave northern stronghold.
Study: Living near busy streets increases cancer risk
UK study shows that living within 165 feet of a busy street increases risk of lung cancer 10%, hampers lung growth in children.
Victory for Lod residents
Indictment filed against Arabs who severely damaged environment. Mayor Revivo: 'We'll stop phenomenon that harms all our quality of life'
Israel shuts down illegal Arab garbage dump in Samaria
Civil Administration enforces law at pirate waste disposal site used to burn trash.
The unseen danger: How many Israelis die from air pollution?
Health report shows children consume pesticides while eating fruits and vegetables, Israel's desalinated water lacks magnesium and iodine.
Jewish residents suffer as Samaria Arabs illegally burn trash
Arabs illegally dump garbage near Jewish town, burn trash at pirate landfill, causing air pollution for local Jews.
Watch: Israel uses drones to crack down on Arab air pollution
Drones uncover illegal charcoal operation in Arab town. 'It harms the health of children, Israelis and Palestinians alike.'
Watch: How air pollution harms your body
Studies show that air pollution can cause long-term damage to the body.
Haifa Port hit with 2.2 million shekel fine
Israel's largest port punished by Environmental Protection Ministry for disregard of air pollution laws.
Yom Kippur an environmental blessing, says EPA
Pollution levels plummet by 90% across Israeli cities as Jews refrain from driving or working on holiest day in Jewish calendar.
Study shows birth defects in Haifa
Due to high levels of air pollution babies are born 20-30 percent smaller and with smaller heads. Also cause for high rate of cancer.
Sandstorm brings with it suffocating air pollution
Health Ministry warns sensitive public to batten down the hatches at home, as dust pollution levels spike to as high as 9 times average.
Heavy winds, haze shutter Eilat airport
Air pollution 15-25 times higher than normal on Wednesday, downing trees and reducing visibility.
Drastic Drop in Air Pollution over Yom Kippur
Environmental protection ministry notes strong drop in air pollution around Israel over holiday, primarily due to reduced traffic.
Health Min. Takes Back Some Haifa Cancer Claims
The ministry no longer links air pollution to child cancer rates, but does link them to cancer in adults.
Weather Report: Expect a Wintry Weekend
Rain, cold expected to dominate in north and center, with heavy air pollution continuing in Jerusalem and Negev through tonight.
Pollution in Tehran Sends 400 to Hospital
Almost 400 people hospitalized with problems caused by heavy air pollution in Tehran, with nearly 1,500 others requiring treatment.
Israel on Yom Kippur: Clean of Sins, and Clean Air
Once again this year, Israelis were able to breathe easier on Yom Kippur, with pollution falling as much as 99% in many areas.
Israel to Get Tough on Air Pollution
The government on Sunday authorized a major plan to battle air pollution in Israel, approving a NIS 140 million program
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