Tag: Environment
Toxic tar spill ‘one of the worst ecological disasters in Israel’s history’
Tons of toxic tar washed ashore along Israel’s entire Mediterranean coastline over the weekend in what Israel’s Nature and Parks Authority is calling the episode “one of the most serious ecological disasters” in the...
Ten things you didn’t know about Tu B’Shevat
With the recent New Year’s Eve being a rather underwhelming event courtesy of COVID-19, it’s a good thing that there’s another one just around the corner: Tu B’Shevat, the Jewish “New Year of the...
US, Israel sign MOU to boost cooperation on conservation, nature preservation
The United States and Israel have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to support future cooperation and exchanges on biodiversity conservation, protected areas and the protection of cultural and historical heritage, announced the U.S....
In wake of Beirut explosion, Israeli scientists urge closure of Haifa petrochemical facilities
The explosion in Beirut on Tuesday that killed at least 100 people and injured thousands, revived concern among residents of the greater Haifa area that a similar fate could befall them if the petrochemical...
Israel fights UN discrimination with green initiative
Israel’s Strategic Affairs Ministry unveiled a new program on Sunday that would essentially grade Israeli businesses according to their contribution to society, as part of an effort to offset potential blacklisting by the United...
Israel sues Volkswagen for $152 million over ‘fraudulent software’
Israel filed a $152 million lawsuit in a Tel Aviv court against the German automaker Volkswagon; its subsidiary Audi; and its local distributor, Champion Motors, for allegedly committing fraud and negligence.
According to the Israeli...
With less law enforcement during coronavirus pandemic, PA continues to dump garbage
While Israel was busy dealing with the coronavirus crisis, the Palestinian Authority continued to illegally dump garbage in Judea and Samaria, according to Israeli NGO Regavim.
“Today’s technology allows us to gather very detailed data...
Israeli conservationists work to restore endangered turtles
The Israeli Sea Turtle Rescue Center released 60 baby turtles into the Mediterranean Sea in Israel this week as part of a conservation program aimed at helping the population of green turtles, which are endangered worldwide.
Green...
Tel Aviv beaches found to be among most plastic-polluted
Israel was featured in a report by the World Wildlife Fund last week as home to the third most plastic-polluted shoreline in the Mediterranean, according to a report by Ynet.
The Tel Aviv coast ranked...
Microplastics discovered in marine invertebrates along Israel’s coastline
A new Tel Aviv University study finds that microplastics—tiny pieces of plastic ingested by aquatic life—are present in solitary ascidians, or marine invertebrates, all along the Israeli coastline. Ascidians are sac-like marine invertebrate filter feeders.
The research also...