Environment

Environment Ministry launches plan to reduce air pollution in Haifa Bay region

Ministry publishes main principles of plan after environment ministers met over the weekend with city's mayor, members of task force appointed 2 weeks ago for formulating such a program.

Finance Committee chairman Gafni demands competition, price controls in gas sector

Antitrust commissioner: 'Companies have enormous power over the government'

Environment Ministry: Dan and Egged causing most pollution in heavy vehicle sector

The ministry drew its conclusions after examining the 2014 emissions of the heavy vehicle companies across the nation.

Zionist Union MK submits bill to promote renewable energy development

Environment minister launches task force to reduce Haifa Bay air pollution

Over a 10-year period, about 780 of the 4,860 cancer cases found in the region likely resulted from air pollution.

Environmentalists claim victory as sand mining to stop at Samar

In the past, the Samar sands area encompassed about 7 sq. km., of which only about 1.9 sq. km. remains today, the INPA said.

Netanyahu on natural gas: We will not repeat mistakes of other countries

Steinitz calls compromise outline over Leviathan "balanced, responsible and appropriate."

Kahlon recuses himself from gas sector

Kahlon cited a conflict of interest in the case due to his friendship with Koby Maimon.

Experts call for urgent construction of wastewater treatment facilities in West Bank

Cross-border study finds presence of endocrine disrupting chemicals minimal in Israeli, Palestinian treated wastewater.

KKL-JNF installs second Biofilter mechanism to trap runoff in Ramle

Developed by Israeli researcher Yaron Zinger at Monash University in Australia, successful tests of the Biofilter have been completed already in Kfar Saba in 2010.

Most influential Jewish environmentalists

From the Jerusalem Post's '50 most influential Jews.'

Mosquitoes infected with West Nile found in Or Yehuda, Eilat

Environmental Protection Ministry recommends residents take precautions: reduce standing water, use insect repellants, install window screens.

Extreme conservationist, adventurer Braam Malherbe visits Israel

South African government must increase enforcement against rhino poachers, Malherbe says.

Israeli officials, NGOs preparing for UN climate talks in Paris this year

Countries must work together to counter onset of global warming, says visiting ambassador.

Steinitz pledges commitment to developing Israel's gas sector

Likud member makes remarks at minister exchange ceremony with outgoing post-hold Silvan Shalom.

Mexican water expert: Education, management key tools to solving water crisis

Water scarcity is a real challenge facing many countries around the globe, and education may hold the key to preserving this crucial resource.

Government considering allowing exports from Tamar before Leviathan connection

Sources: Enabling int'l gas sales from Tamar prior to Leviathan’s connection would permit companies to advance deals with neighboring countries.

Is the regional water crisis a bigger problem than Islamic State?

Daniel Pipes to ‘Post’: Only Israel, with its cutting-edge scientific prowess, can offer assistance to the region.

Haifa mayor demands freeze in bay area infrastructure expansion

Mayor Yona Yahav orders special bus to shuttle activists from Haifa to Jerusalem to protest in capital's municipal plaza on Sunday.

Hydrocarbons identified at southern Golan Heights drilling site

While hydrocarbons were identified, comprehensive scientific evaluations are required to determine whether the presence of such materials indicates oil, gas, condensate or none of the above.

Hydrocarbons identified at southern Golan Heights drilling site

Comprehensive scientific evaluations required to determine whether the hydrocarbons indicate oil, gas, condensate or none of the above.

State comptroller slams Environment Ministry’s air pollution monitoring deficiencies

Joseph Shapira criticized the office for failing to both update regulations on the subject and finish classifying factories according to potential damage level.

Comptroller: Mission to provide food for all people has become major challenge of humanity

Food loss has social, environmental and economic consequences, such as an inability to use such food for the purpose of feeding the needy according to the comptroller.

Giant watermelon among canned food sculptures on display in Park Ra'anana

Canstruction is a non-profit organization with canned food art exhibitions in over 150 cities worldwide annually.

SolarEdge to provide inverter technology for Tesla’s solar-powered Powerwall battery