Tag: Ministry of Environmental Protection
Ministry of Environmental Protection: No Finding of Pollution Around Leviathan Gas Rig
This is the first review to be carried out and summarizes the findings of its impact on the sea, during the first year of operation of the rig.
Knesset Committee Warns: No Money to Deal with Next Large Scale Oil Spill
"We all understand that it is only a matter of time before a wide-scale contamination disaster takes place at sea."
Oil Spill Off Israel’s Coast Threatens Turtles, Snails, Birds and the Beach
"We also fear that the tar will penetrate the soil, which is why we are trying to collect the tar from the soil."
Report: Arab Ecological Assault on Alexander River Raging Under Minster Gamliel’s Watch
"Instead of shirking their responsibility and telling Regavim to appeal to other entities, the ministry should put pressure on the local planning and building committees to address the problem."
Netanyahu Continues Doling Out Portfolios, Putting Out Fires in Agitated Likud Party
The new Opposition Leader will be MK Yair Lapid (Yesh Atid). MK Yariv Levin (Likud) will run for Knesset Speaker against MK Ahmad Tibi (Joint Arab List). He will win.
Environment Ministry Halts Leviathan Gas Rig Operations Before First Gas Flow
"The tests have shown that no risk is expected for residents of the coastal communities at all stages of operations, including at the time of the initial tests.”
Oil Firm to Pay Over NIS 100 Million in Damages for 2014 Spill
"This is another reminder that citizens must take responsibility because the state
... does not maintain the public’s right to clean and healthy nature.”
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.
Israel Foils Smuggling of 8 Rare Gouldian finches Worth $30,000
The Gouldian finch is classified as a protected natural asset, and therefore importing and trading them requires a special permit from the Nature Authority.
Reusable Grocery Bags in Israel Arrive January 2017
Supermarket chains will hand out reusable canvas shopping bags to customers according to how much they buy, starting in the last week of December 2016.
Jerusalem Protesters Give Mayor Barkat a Taste of the Muezzin Noise They Suffer Through...
Jerusalem Jews protested having to endure the loud sound of the Islamic call to prayer, even during their sleep.