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The workshop in the Haifa Bay area where a 47-year-old employee was found dead with burns all over his body, March 8, 2018. (United Hatzalah)
March 8, 2018, 1:49 pm
Employee at Haifa Bay factory found dead with severe burns
Police investigating whether man, 47, from Galilee Arab town, was electrocuted
By Sue Surkes
A view of the ammonia tank in Haifa on June 30, 2017. (Flash90)
July 18, 2017, 10:20 pm
Watchdog says ministry head illegally helped Haifa ammonia plant
State Comptroller accuses Israel Danziger of breaking conflict of interest rules during search for new location for Haifa Chemicals storage tank
By TOI staff
An ammonia storage tank in the northern city of Haifa. (Courtesy of Environmental Protection Ministry)
March 1, 2017, 5:48 pm
Haifa court upholds ruling ordering ammonia tank emptied
Rejecting appeal, judge gives Haifa Group until April 1 to clear facility; says health and safety risks posed to city residents 'unacceptable'
By TOI staff
The ammonia storage tank in the northern city of Haifa. (Courtesy of Environmental Protection Ministry)
February 26, 2017, 4:01 pm
Haifa court to rule on closing ammonia tank by Wednesday
Demonstrators block roads, high schools cancel classes as judges decide whether to renew permit for hazardous facility
By TOI staff
The ammonia storage tank in the northern city of Haifa. (Courtesy of Environmental Protection Ministry)
February 26, 2017, 12:25 pm
Thousands protest ahead of ruling on Haifa ammonia tank
Demonstrators block roads, high schools cancel classes as judges decide whether to renew permit for hazardous facility
By TOI staff
The ammonia storage tank in the northern city of Haifa. (Courtesy of Environmental Protection Ministry)
February 22, 2017, 1:11 pm
Environment Ministry to close Haifa ammonia storage tank
Decision not to renew permit follows legal wrangling between company and city over potentially hazardous facility
By TOI staff
Haifa's industrial zone. The ammonia tank is visible on the jetty jutting into the sea at the right. (Shay Levy/Flash90)
February 21, 2017, 4:57 am
Economy ministry requests delay in closure of Haifa ammonia tank
Ministry asks for postponement of three months, citing severe disruption to local industry; court gave company Feb. 26 deadline
By TOI staff
Haifa's industrial zone. The ammonia tank is visible on the jetty jutting into the sea at the right. (Shay Levy/Flash90)
February 15, 2017, 4:17 pm
Haifa ammonia firm appeals court order to empty its storage tank
The Haifa Group says decision to shutter facility because of alleged danger was result of campaign by 'demagogues' to 'sow fear among the public'
By TOI staff
Haifa's ammonia tank (screen capture/Channel 2)
February 12, 2017, 2:52 pm
Haifa court orders ammonia tank emptied
Ruling follows publication of report two weeks ago that said facility endangers hundreds of thousands of lives
By TOI staff
Haifa's industrial area. (Avishag Shaar Yashuv/Flash90)
February 8, 2017, 8:40 pm
Haifa court temporarily shuts down city-threatening ammonia tank
Following petition by municipality over safety concerns, judge orders closure of 12,000-ton-capacity vat pending further review
By Stuart Winer
Work to contain an oil spill in Haifa Bay, July 5, 2016. (Environment Protection Ministry)
July 6, 2016, 1:05 pm
Haifa area beaches reopen to swimmers after oil spill
Ship upgrading the pipeline ruptured an old supply line, releasing several thousand liters of crude into the water
By TOI staff
Work to contain an oil spill in Haifa Bay, July 5, 2016. (Environment Protection Ministry)
July 5, 2016, 3:36 pm
Oil spill in Haifa Bay forces beach closures
Ship hits underwater pipeline during maintenance work to remove old infrastructure
By Stuart Winer
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