The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/environmental-issues/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:20:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png environmental issues | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/environmental-issues/ 32 32 State bodies, NGOs up in arms over oil company’s plan to move into fiber optics https://www.timesofisrael.com/state-bodies-ngos-up-in-arms-over-oil-companys-plan-to-move-into-fiber-optics/ Wed, 13 May 2026 07:32:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3821116 Opponents say law limits Europe Asia Pipeline Company to transporting, storing crude oil; EAPC insists project will make Israel a regional communications hub

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]]> Planners invite public to online hearing on controversial Dimona-Eilat rail proposal https://www.timesofisrael.com/planners-invite-public-to-online-hearing-on-controversial-dimona-eilat-rail-proposal/ Wed, 13 Aug 2025 06:58:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3617647 Society for Protection of Nature in Israel slams project, set to cut through some of Israel's most stunning landscapes, as 'one of the most destructive in recent years'

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]]> Short-lived tax on disposable plastic sparked lasting Haredi hostility to green policy https://www.timesofisrael.com/short-lived-tax-on-disposable-plastic-sparked-lasting-haredi-hostility-to-green-policy/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:16:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3587619 Study shows that while feelings of victimhood initially fueled protest against tax, opposition to environmental policies remained after tax repealed

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]]> State proposes extending secrecy for state-owned oil infrastructure firms https://www.timesofisrael.com/state-proposes-extending-secrecy-for-state-owned-oil-infrastructure-firms/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:36:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3537608 Draft notice posted to government website without publicity, giving public until May 5 to respond to proposal for the Europe Asia Pipeline Company

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]]> Burned trees, traumatized animals: Nature reveals the unseen effects of Israel’s wars https://www.timesofisrael.com/burned-trees-traumatized-animals-nature-reveals-the-unseen-effects-of-israels-wars/ Sat, 15 Feb 2025 03:37:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3481553 Missile fire and other factors have disturbed entire ecosystems, affected wildlife habitats and undone years of work by foresters, compounding existing problems from climate change

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]]> State begins rehabilitation of polluted Haifa stream https://www.timesofisrael.com/state-begins-rehabilitation-of-polluted-haifa-stream/ Tue, 18 Jun 2024 09:49:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3313129 Pumping station will divert pollutants from Saadia stream, which flows through northern city's industrial area. But, says activist, it won't solve winter sewage flow

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]]> Climate change will be here long after the war, but the leadership is neglecting it https://www.timesofisrael.com/climate-change-will-be-here-long-after-the-war-but-the-leadership-is-neglecting-it/ Thu, 04 Jan 2024 14:48:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3187612 CEO of environmental advocacy organization Adam Teva V'Din says that one year in, the current government is the 'worst for the environment in Israel's history'

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]]> Green groups gear up for fight as oil pipeline looks to pump up Eilat operations https://www.timesofisrael.com/green-groups-gear-up-for-fight-as-oil-pipeline-looks-to-pump-up-eilat-operations/ Thu, 27 Jul 2023 05:08:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3057582 Secretive state company said to be pressuring ministries, Prime Minister's Office to more than double quota of crude that can be transferred via Red Sea terminal

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]]> With open space disappearing, Jerusalem city hall looks to give roofs a new purpose https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-open-space-disappearing-jerusalem-city-hall-looks-to-give-roofs-a-new-purpose/ Sun, 02 Jul 2023 18:38:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3035490 Mayor Moshe Lion takes inspiration from Muslala, a nonprofit organization that wants to see a million square meters of rooftops serving the community and the environment

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]]> OECD slaps Israel with poor marks on environmental performance in new report https://www.timesofisrael.com/oecd-slaps-israel-with-poor-marks-on-environmental-performance-in-new-report/ Wed, 31 May 2023 15:52:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3024181 Country behind on climate targets, has increased subsidies for fossil fuels, has the lowest level of renewable energy in 38-member club, highest rate of threatened native mammals

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]]> US Jewish institutions awaken to climate crisis, with hundreds pledging action https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-jewish-institutions-awaken-to-climate-crisis-with-hundreds-pledging-action/ Sun, 14 May 2023 01:42:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3008742 Long a top priority for American Jews, climate change hasn't been high on the agenda for the organizations serving them - but that's beginning to change

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]]> Ardern to begin new role combating online extremism as envoy for Christchurch Call https://www.timesofisrael.com/ardern-to-begin-new-role-combating-online-extremism-as-envoy-for-christchurch-call/ Tue, 04 Apr 2023 12:47:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2989835 Ex-premier of New Zealand declines to accept pay for working to eliminate terrorist and violent extremist internet content; will also join Prince William's environmental charity

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]]> Cabinet approves ministerial climate and environment committee https://www.timesofisrael.com/cabinet-approves-ministerial-climate-and-environment-committee/ Sun, 02 Apr 2023 20:41:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2988608 While environmental protection minister hails 'step toward a climate law,' climate group cautions move could be a 'fig leaf'

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]]> Birthright Israel set to announce five-year ‘greening’ process https://www.timesofisrael.com/birthright-israel-set-to-announce-five-year-greening-process/ Sun, 19 Mar 2023 07:49:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2975039 Organization will integrate environmental content and activities into Israel visits, thanks to 'transformational gift' in honor of Birthright co-founder Charles Bronfman

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]]> Invoking Jewish traditions, activists protest planned Atlanta police training center https://www.timesofisrael.com/invoking-jewish-traditions-activists-protest-planned-atlanta-police-training-center/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 02:35:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2968122 In the forest where an 85-acre law enforcement compound is set to be built, ‘Stop Cop City’ protesters have prayed, celebrated Shabbat, built a sukkah, and lit Hanukkah candles

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