Pollution

Breathing life into buildings: Israelis develop better ways to prevent indoor air pollution 

Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem suggest that vertical green walls, along with AI-inspired technology, offer a natural solution.

THE VERTICAL green walls are transferred from decorative features into intelligent, responsive environmental systems
PROF. HAGAI LEVINE

'Silent murderer': Israel must deal with air pollution, epidemiological research finds

Environmental pollution

A huge study: This is the main factor in Alzheimer’s that you can control

People walk along the beach in hazy conditions in Tel Aviv, February 14, 2026.

Jerusalem, Tel Aviv become the most polluted major cities in the world from dust, urban emissions


Surprise: Hybrids reduce pollution almost as much as electric cars

A German institute tested electric, plug-in, gasoline, and diesel vehicles for emissions. Electric cars emit the least CO2, with some conditions.


Choosing an air purification system: A guide to breathing easy

Understanding the types of air purification systems, their effectiveness, and the importance of pre-purchase research and monitoring air quality.


Air pollution during pregnancy linked to low birth weights, according to an Israeli meta-analysis

More Israelis chose pro-environment activities for Lag Ba’omer this year.

 Heavy industry air pollution (illustartion)

Green to tech: A revolutionary transformation in Israel

From environmental hazard to high-tech hub: The remarkable rebirth of a factory


Environmental pollution? Shareitt is an exchangeable and second-hand app

Are you stuck with unnecessary items and clothes post-Passover? Excess production leads to environmental pollution. Discover Shareitt to exchange unused products.

 Kitchen utensils, from the top categories to exchange in the application

Study finds being in nature lowers risk of osteoporosis

Living in green, leafy areas with lower air pollution can lower the risk of osteoporosis.

Man in nature

How to give Israel a green future after the war with Hamas is over

Why southern Israel must tackle environmental hazards and fuel innovation in the wake of the Gaza conflict.

 A damaged house is seen, following the deadly October 7 attack, in Kibbutz Be’eri in southern Israel.

Israel's environmental minister at UN, pledges to combat plastic pollution

The Ministry of Environmental Protection is actively exploring a range of policy measures to combat single-use plastic pollution.

 Plastic bottles on a beach, illustrative

High levels of air pollution increase risk of breast cancer, study finds

Scientists conducted one of the largest studies to date looking at the relationship between air pollution and breast cancer incidence.

 Heavy industry air pollution (illustartion)

Largest ever lithium reserves discovered near Nevada, US - study

Conservationists and local tribal groups, whose land the mining takes place on, objected to the project.

 Men work as Zimbabwe's re-elected President Emmerson Mnangagwa commissions a Chinese owned Sabi Star lithium processing plant in Buhera, Zimbabwe August 31, 2023.