Tag: environment
Israel Raises $2 Billion in First Ever Green Bond Issue
A green bond enables investors in the capital market to be connected to the government’s sustainability and environmental goals and to help promote these goals.
Environment Minister Calls for Halt to Eilat Beach Water Line Construction
The minister from Meretz called on the city to stop and dismantle all their beachfront construction.
Are Our Opinions Affected by the Weather? This Israeli Study Explains How
The weather one experiences has an influence on the opinions he expresses, and in turn, on those who are influenced by these expressed opinions, a new Israel study has found.
Sierra Club Bows to Anti-Israel Activists and Cancels Trips to Israel
Complaints said the organization was engaging in “greenwashing,” ignoring the Palestinians and instead focusing on the Jewish state’s environmental values and practice.
Meretz Environment Minister Silent as PA Polluters Spread Lies & Dirt about Israel
At the Glasgow Climate Conference the PA PM falsely accused Israel of polluting the environment - watch the truth.
How the PA is Polluting Judea and Samaria
The PA is the primary and almost sole environmental contaminator in Judea and Samaria in multiple facets.
Bennett Declares Tackling ‘Climate Crisis’ a New Israeli National Security Interest
“The climate crisis is one of the major issues on the world agenda. It concerns the lives of all of us,” says the Israeli prime minister.
Agreement to Transport Oil Between UAE and Israel May Be Rescinded
Environmental Minister Tamar Zandberg (Meretz) opposes the oil deal.
Environmental Protection Ministry Demand NIS 48 Million from Bottling Companies Over Deposit Compliance Failures
Tamar Zandberg: “The manufacturers and importers of the beverage containers must bear full responsibility for their collection, transfer for recycling, and return of the deposit to the public by law."
Israel to Switch Away from Coal Energy by 2025, Netanyahu Says
Israel is already a world leader in water purification, recycling and desalination.
Wild Asses Saved by Israel Nature and Parks Authority
The wild asses arrived a week ago in the area of the Tze'elim estuary, and were loitering on Highway 90, posing danger to themselves and to the motorists driving by.
Blessed Rains Gush through Israel’s Nature Preserves
The Kinneret rose since Wednesday by 23 cm, and now stands at 211.10 meters below sea level.
Seeking Clean Energy, Israel to Build Hundreds of Wind Turbines up North
This is part of a series of projects to develop renewable energy sources for Israel.
Crop-Disease Detection in Drones wins Orthodox Men’s ‘Great Minds Hackathon’
More than 100 Orthodox and Ultra-Orthodox students from Israel and dozens of other countries took part in the fourth annual Jerusalem College of Technology hackathon, working for 48 hours on innovative projects and designs.
Israeli Energy Minister: ‘the Age of Coal-Use in Israel Will End by 2025’
Steinitz said he is considering setting a goal of 25%-30% for renewable energy production in Israel.
Watch: Viper Escaping The Zin River Flood
This terrified venomous Ef'eh was crawling for his life away from the gushing flood waters.
Israel’s 2nd Largest Lake Inaugurated in… Beersheba
"Our long-term vision is to pour water in the river channel from the east of the city to the west, similar to developments in Phoenix and San Antonio in the United States."
Tons of Campaigning Materials Will be Recycled, Used as Toilet Paper
Tons of materials that were produced for the election campaigns.
Third Highway to Cut Drive Time from South to Jerusalem
Highway 39 was designed as part of the planned infrastructure, and will run in a tunnel under Britannia Park in the Judaean lowland.
Watch: Hatchling Turtle Trapped in Car Tracks on Way to Sea
Israel bans driving cars on the beach. The vehicles leave behind sockets and grooves in the sand which are obstacles to little turtles.
Wild Fires Force Israelis to Flee Homes Around the Country
Fires broke out at numerous locations around the Jewish State due to extremely high temperatures and dry conditions in the region. It's not yet clear whether arson terror has played a part in the fires.
$60 Million Class Action Suit by Communities Suffering from Arab Villagers’ Electronic Waste Fire...
Plaintiffs are exposed to the ravages of smoke inhalation, inhalation of hazardous substances, bad odors and air pollution, which may cause severe suffering and serious illnesses.
Smoke Cloud from Arab Villages’ Electronic Waste Fires Hangs over Moshav Shekef
Most shockingly, the waste arrives in the Arab villages from businesses which are responsible for recycling electronic waste.
Watch: Two Healed Turtles Return to the Sea
Inspectors of the Israel Nature and Parks Authority on Friday released to the Mediterranean two sea turtles after several they had received months of medical care.
Watch: Flood Waters Rushing Through Northern Israeli Villages
Floods hit northern Israel on Monday due to the heavy rains across the region, sending a torrent of water rushing across villages in some...
Israeli Research Leads to Ban of Sunscreen in South Pacific Island of Palau
The move follows a similar ban in Hawaii that was enacted in an effort to save its own coral reefs, also a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Watch: Southern Rivers Overflowing as Israeli Winter Starts in Earnest
The Israel Nature and Parks Authority on Thursday issued flood warning and safety rules in light of the weather forecast which predicts floods in the country's southern and eastern rivers.
They’re Baaaaaack… Annual Stork Migration Has Begun in Israel
It's the first such sighting to be reported this year, one that heralds the annual fall migration.