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View of the Orot Rabin power plant in coastal Hadera from the Sdot Yam beach, central Israel, May 20, 2023. In a controversial move, the government is allowing the plant to retain coal for emergency backup. (Yossi Aloni/FLASH90)
June 29, 2026, 9:29 am
State tells High Court it’s not obliged to have targets for emissions cuts
Responding to country’s first petition against its climate change policy, government claims international pacts require ‘continuous effort’ rather than meeting stated goals
By Sue Surkes
Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman at the annual Jerusalem conference of 'Besheva' -- the digital arm of the right-wing Arutz 7 media network, February 17, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/ Flash90)
June 1, 2026, 11:49 am
Environment minister slams data from her own office as ‘fake news’
Idit Silman blasts NGO for releasing figures obtained through Freedom of Information request showing 83 percent drop in indictments against environmental violators on her watch
By Sue Surkes
Excess gas is burned at the Bazan oil refinery in Israel's northern city of Haifa late on March 19, 2026 (Odd Andersen / AFP)
May 5, 2026, 12:15 pm
High Court allows Bazan to build new power plant after old one damaged by Iran
However, judges note oil refinery will eventually have to close in line with government decision
By Sue Surkes
Petitioners against the government's climate policy pose at the High Court of Justice in Jerusalem on February 23, 2026. (Green Course)
February 24, 2026, 10:33 pm
Heeding green groups’ demand, High Court orders government to justify climate targets
Following Monday hearing on green groups’ petition, court demands the state define its ‘bottom line’ for emissions cuts, report on climate steps and status of climate bill
By Sue Surkes
Some of the young people behind Israel's first High Court petition on climate action, outside the High Court in Jerusalem, on February 23, 2026. Green Trend's CEO Elad Hochman is wearing a white jacket.(Green Trend).
February 23, 2026, 2:07 pm
In first, environmental NGOs petition High Court against government’s climate policies
Petitioners demand interim injunction to compel government to explain why emissions cut target for 2030 is 27% and not 43%, as set by the UN to cap rising temperatures
By Sue Surkes
People attend the UAE Climate Tech Forum in Abu Dhabi, May 10, 2023. (Photo by Karim SAHIB / AFP)
July 31, 2023, 10:29 am
Green organizations to boycott UN COP28 climate confab in Dubai
Zalul and Adam Teva V’Din cite government’s climate failures, while student-led Green Course plans annual march for climate to coincide with opening day of international meet
By Sue Surkes
View of the oil refineries in Haifa Bay, May 5, 2017. (Yaniv Nadav/Flash90/File)
August 2, 2022, 11:37 am
Study: Childhood exposure to Haifa pollution linked to increased cancer risk
Research analyzing data from 1967-2012 shows 6-17% greater risk of cancer for Haifa Bay residents exposed to high pollution levels in their youth
By ToI Staff
Thousands march through Tel Aviv to call for government action on climate change, on October 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
October 29, 2021, 1:36 pm
Thousands march in Tel Aviv demanding more ambitious action on climate
Organizers describe event as biggest climate protest to date in Israel, estimate 12,000 taking part
By Sue Surkes
Illustrative: Activists and demonstrators hold placards as they take part in a Global Climate Strike in Tel Aviv on September 27, 2019, against inaction on climate change. (AHMAD GHARABLI / AFP)
October 28, 2021, 11:31 am
Thousands expected at Tel Aviv climate protest Friday
‘What comes first — money and tycoons or dramatic steps to save lives?’ asks organizer, two days before PM is due in Scotland for climate talks
By Sue Surkes
A herd of gazelles seen in Mitzpeh Naftoah, Jerusalem, March 26, 2016. (Yossi Zamir/Flash90)
June 3, 2021, 12:41 pm
Mass of green events mark World Environment day, World Oceans day
Eco-activities to be held across the country on Friday through next week at beaches, urban nature spots, projects and sites where preservation campaigns are being waged
By Sue Surkes
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