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.
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Israel's contribution to climate control compared to that of the Palestinian Authority
Israeli startups make significant contributions to cimate control while the PA blames Israel for its own preventable environmental failures.
Metal pollution: If it's in the air and our iPhones, it'll end up in our bones
Lead found in 12,000-year-old skeletons reflects increasing rates of lead production, toxic exposure, Hebrew University study finds.
Can 'smog tower' rid New Delhi of pollution?
Scientists are questioning whether the project will pollute other areas of the country.
Where's 99% of ocean plastic 'missing'?
The question of where a majority of plastic debris in the world's oceans is stacked away continues puzzling researchers.
Sale of fresh fish halted over Mediterranean pollution
Sale of fish banned due to tar pollution until it can be determined if there are harmful chemicals in the fish.
Blue dogs worry Russians
Russian residents have reported that dogs turn bright blue after roaming near an abandoned chemical factory.
Electric buses hit Jerusalem streets
Jerusalem passengers on the 15 bus route from the Central Bus Station to Talpiot will be the first to experience greener buses.
Regavim calls on gov't to crack down on garbage burning in PA
Environmental hazards harm everyone, waste incineration must be dealt with properly, watchdog group says.
Houston channel closed due to cancer-causing cloud
US Coast Guard says channel will be reopened only after cloud of benzene dissipates.
50,000 visitors to Nature and Parks Authority sites
In particular, Authority notes thousands of hikers at northern water sites cleared for bathing, including Nahal Snir, Tel Dan, and more.
Watch: Infusing water into Golan rivers
Israel Nature and Parks Authority, Water Authority and Mekorot begin pumping clean water to Golan rivers to reduce pollutant concentrations.
Thousands of Israelis die each year from air pollution
Environmental Protection Minister pushes national plan to scrap diesel vehicles, reduce air pollution. 'If I save lives, it's all worth it.'
River of PA sewage flows through Samaria
Miles of sewage from Arab towns flows next to Trans-Binyamin highway.
Foamy stream turns out to be filled to the brim with soap
Environmental Protection Ministry fines factory for allowing massive amount of soap to flow into nearby river.
Israel shuts down illegal Arab garbage dump in Samaria
Civil Administration enforces law at pirate waste disposal site used to burn trash.
Israelis unite to fight garbage burning
Jews and Arabs band together in protest of Israeli government's refusal to punish those who burn garbage.
'Samaria residents deserve environmental quality'
Environmental Protection representatives visit pirate landfill in Samaria, witness horrendous pollution.
An ecological disaster in the Judean Desert
Acidic water leaks into Ashalim River and Judean Desert after a Rotem Fertilizers reservoir gets breached.
Government halts research on Haifa pollution
Health, Environment ministries say research investigating connection between Haifa pollution and higher morbidity needs to be redone.
Proposed bill: Travel together to work
Opposition MK suggests legalizing ridesharing as a way to reduce costs, pollution, and traffic jams.
Palestinian Authority pollutes Israeli water supply, again
PA pollution of river which flows into central Israel resumes two months after Civil Administration said it had been stopped.
New study links pollution to strokes
New study shows those under 55 who live in polluted areas at greater risk of stroke.
Rain could cause problems after fires
Expert on forest fires warns that rainwater could cause severe pollution in urban areas where there is much ash and debris from fires.
'We will end the silent murder of Israelis'
Likud MK warns massive air pollution from illegal charcoal production in the Palestinian Authority is poisoning thousands of Israelis daily.
'Government abandoning citizens to Arab pollution'
Knesset committee discusses air pollution in Samaria caused by illegal Arab burning of trees. 'Every day is like breathing on Lag Ba'Omer'.
Standoff with Haifa Chemical Firms Continues
Municipal garbage trucks still blocking entrances to a refinery and four chemical plants in standoff over carcinogens.
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.
Activist: Cut Down on Bonfires for Cleaner Air
A Tel Aviv organization suggests 'uniting' community bonfires - so people can get to know each other, and to save the environment
Court: Egged to Pay for 'Choking' Passengers
Passengers at 'the most polluted site in Israel' can expect some cash relief, a Jerusalem court ruled.
Ministry: J-M Bus Depot Most Polluted Site Here
Israelis taking the bus from the the Jerusalem Central Bus Depot should stay off the boarding platforms, the Health Ministry said
Revealed: Most Polluting Factories in Israel
Environmental Protection Ministry names names of top polluters. Electric Company terms report ‘inaccurate.’
New Pollution Plan Revives 'Cash for Clunkers'
The government is set to authorize on Sunday a major plan to battle air pollution in Israel.
Mimouna, Bread, and Dust Storms: Pesach Concludes
Israelis were wrapping up the Passover holiday on Monday evening
Study: Pollution May Cause Low Birth Weight
For pregnant women, breathing in air pollution from vehicles and coal power plants increases the risk of having a low birth weight baby.
Green Party Won't Stop 'Choking Child' Phone Calls
Israel's Green Party is refusing to halt its 'shock campaign,' in which a choking child is heard pleading for an end to air pollution
Tehran Governor Orders City's Shutdown
Schools, government buildings in the Iranian capital will be closed on Saturday for the second time in a month due to high air pollution.
TAU Links Air Pollution to Recurrent Heart Attacks
A 19 year study of 1120 initial heart attack victims revealed air pollution increased chances of recurrence by 43%; strokes by more
Australia's Labor Party Reeling After Queensland
Voter anger at the carbon tax imposed by the Gillard government has made Australian Labor a distinct underdog.
IDF Lowered Air Pollution in Jenin
Destruction of 32 illegal charcoal production sites improved air quality in the region.
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