![]() New campaign aims to bring solar-powered lighting to AfricaHanergy's innovative thin-film solar-powered 'Humbrella' may increase access to clean and free electricity.![]() 'The 'settlements' are a fait accompli'Gush Etzion Regional Council head argues there is no reason not to declare sovereignty over the Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.![]() Watch: Baby chimp rescued from wild life traffickersBBC investigates the brutal world of chimpanzee trafficking![]() New Israeli city to have green-only schoolsNew city of 50,000, adjacent to Arab towns on the southern Galilee border, will be environmentally friendly.![]() Olive oil byproduct is threatening the environmentImproper disposal of Alpechín - an acidic byproduct generated during olive oil production - is wreaking havoc on Israel's trees.![]() Prince Charles: Syria war linked to climate changeHeir to British throne links years-long drought to Syrian civil war which followed, ahead of global climate summit in Paris.![]() New Program to Get Israelis on Their BikesThe government is working to encourage commuters to take public transportation or use bicycles in congested cities in central Israel.![]() Revealed: Most Polluting Factories in IsraelEnvironmental Protection Ministry names names of top polluters. Electric Company terms report ‘inaccurate.’![]() 'Green' Efrat To Turn Down Streetlight CostsEfrat taking yet another step towards turning itself into the “greenest” town in Israel.![]() 'International Cleanup Day'"Clean Up The World" campaign looks to inspire communities to clean up, fix up, and conserve their environment.![]() New Pollution Plan Revives 'Cash for Clunkers'The government is set to authorize on Sunday a major plan to battle air pollution in Israel.![]() UN Food Program Director: Can Men Plan for Future?Ertharin Cousin took part in the President's Conference and tried to answer some troubling questions.![]() 'Extinct' Frog Appears in IsraelAn ‘extinct’ frog makes a comeback in Israel’s Hula Valley, becoming a unique ‘living fossil.' A change from archaeological finds.![]() Customs Inspectors Prevent 'Frog Terror Attack'Customs inspectors at Ben Gurion Airport nabbed a smuggler who had attempted to bring some 30 poison dart frogs into the country![]() CleanTech - Int'l. "Green" Conference and ExpoThe 17th annual international event for Clean Technologies took place this week in Tel Aviv.![]() Video: Israeli Produces Cardboard BicycleA self-described bicycle freak from a moshav near Netanya has produced a cardboard bike he wants to peddle for about $20.![]() New Guidelines May Sink EU Biofuels IndustryRising food prices have prompted the EU to rethink a policy of support for growing biofuels.![]() Fire Moves Underground, Continues to BurnA fire that broke out in a northern town in May has still not been put out – and is continuing to burn underground![]() SodaStream Starts a Sizzle with Coca-ColaCoca-Cola is suing Israel-based SodaStream for using its bottles in their environmental ads highlighting plastic bottles as waste.![]() Firefighters Work to Prevent Haifa Chemical FireA dozen firefighting crews worked for long hours Thursday morning to prevent what could have been a major chemical fire in Haifa![]() IDF Turns Out the Lights for ‘Earth Day’The IDF imposed a literal blackout for one hour Monday night to participate in Earth Day and raise awareness of a natural environment.![]() Jerusalem Controversy over Fast Route to Tel AvivA faster route to Tel Aviv from Jerusalem has environmental protection groups unhappy. Protest planned.![]() Canada, Others Threaten EU With RetaliationThe EU's attempt to pressure other countries into stronger environmental measures is encountering resistance.![]() Tu B’Shvat Goes ‘Modern Green’The Tu B’Shvat holiday traditionally is celebrated by planting trees to make Israel green. Environmentalists add new meanings.![]() Fighting Fire with… Goats?Climate Change & Forest Fires conference hears novel ideas for prevention of forest fires.![]() 'Greening’ is for Environment, not HamasThe IDF is trying to educate Arabs in Judea and Samaria to make their cities green, which happens to be the same color as the Hamas flag.![]() EU to Go Ahead with Carbon Tax on AirlinesThe EU and the US are on a confrontation course over the EU carbon tax designed to reduce pollution by airplanes.![]() MK: Lower the Mosque Noise!The government will discuss a law that would require mosques to temper the prayer announcements made by muezzins at Islamic prayer times.![]() Obama Catch-22: The Keystone XL PipelineThe Keystone XL pipeline pits two groups of Obama supporters against each other. Jobs vs. environment.![]() Two House Committees Will Investigate SolyndraThe House will begin hearings on the Obama Administration poster company that went bankrupt, leaving the government holding the bag.![]() Greens See Red Over Obama RetreatFaced with dismal job reports, Barack Obama cannot risk 'green' policies that might make things worse.![]() Demonstrators Want New Elections Not Carbon TProtesters claim that Prime Minister Julia Gillard has no mandate for a carbon tax after she made an electoral promise barring the tax.![]() GE Acquires LightechHoping to cash in on its green technology GE has acquired Lightech![]() Solar Farms Bad for Environment?A study by the Nature Authority says that the Negev is the wrong place for a solar farm.![]() Fracturing Process Weakens Russia and IranAccording to a Baker Institute Study full exploitation of shale gas will alter the geopolitical balance in a favorable direction![]() EU Rules Won't Fly Say AirlinesThe European attempt to impose emission curbs on foreign carriers outside its airspace is facing heavy resistance. |