Environmental Protection Ministry

Israel does not promote electric vehicle transition, causing suffocation

Limited truck pollution enforcement and electric vehicle incentives, inadequate charging stations. Transportation Ministry addressing issues, Environmental Protection Ministry not responding.

By UDI ETZION/WALLA!
31/05/2024
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish boys dance around a bonfire as they celebrate the Jewish holiday of Lag Ba'Ome

Think twice before lighting a bonfire: How to celebrate Lag Ba’Omer safely and differently

The Health and Environmental Protection Ministries have urged those who celebrate to ensure safety and health and protect the environment.

How long will the 'murders' last? Eagles, other birds of prey poisoned to death in the Negev

Unfortunately, this is not the first incident to befall animals of the Negev, as government agencies and environmental groups scramble to combat the rising toll on eagles and other animals.

Blossoms of hope: The healing power of Israel's flowers

This year, as conflict rages in Gaza, missiles are launched from Lebanon into Israel’s North, and the country is living in a state of collective trauma, a longing for nature is especially pronounced.

By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
15/03/2024

Mediterranean Sea is warming, rising faster than it should be - report

The report said that the upper layer is warming at 0.13 degrees Celsius yearly because of global warming.

By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
06/02/2024

New interactive maps to help Israel face rising environmental threats

The maps are meant to help decision-makers better understand the likelihood of being exposed to certain risks and who and what is vulnerable to that risk due to socioeconomic, age, or other factors.

By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
29/01/2024

Israeli arrested for slapping Minister Idit Silman in Rehovot

The suspect, in her 50s, was taken in for questioning by police after a physical altercation with the minister.

'THERE IS such a big supply of food and so many hungry people; the problem is in the distribution an

Israel wasted 2.6 million tons of food in 2022, 5% of healthcare budget spent on food insecurity

The war's impact, coupled with displacement and economic strain, is expected to further strain vulnerable populations.

3 tips for Israel’s new energy minister from environmental activists

The current climate bill was deemed “shameful” by environmental activists, many of whom said it could worsen the climate change situation in Israel.

By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
31/12/2023
Coronavirus & Israeli Tech

Israel invests NIS 100 million in regional innovation centers amid Hamas war

The decision to invest over NIS 100 million in regional innovation centers signals a steadfast determination to prioritize economic growth, particularly in the hi-tech domain.

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