Pollution

Tourism surge drives up trash levels on Lake Kinneret shores

After years of war-related quiet, bathers return to Lake Kinneret alongside mounds of trash, prompting locals to clean the shores themselves.

AUGUST 18, 2026|ByELI ASHKENAZI

“We are constantly trying to initiate clean-up campaigns to make an impact and educate, especially the younger generation”.

Camels walk during the sunset in Marib, Yemen, where the once-barren desert has sprung back to life with grasses due to shifting climate patterns.

Years of war and instability lead to institutional collapse depriving Yemen of clean water - report

Access to water in one of the world's most water-scarce countries has become even more critical as the region has descended into a new war, in which critical infrastructure has been targeted.

JULY 20, 2026|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

A combine harvesting machine in the Hula Valley. The research provides an important missing link among road traffic emissions, soil contamination, and food production.

Tire particles may contaminate crops and enter food chain, Israeli study finds

Around the world, some 1.5 billion tires are produced each year, and tire-wear particles are increasingly recognized as one of the largest sources of microplastic pollution.

JULY 11, 2026|ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

Sea turtle rescued from fishing lines off the coast of Caesarea.

Marine researchers rescue sea turtle tangled in fishing line off the coast of Caesarea

Shortly after the team rescued the turtle, it was transported to the National Sea Turtle Rescue Center to receive treatment.

JULY 9, 2026|ByZOE WIRGIN

Jerusalem air quality among worst in world amid fires - report

IQAir recorded the degradation of air quality as the wildfires spread throughout Israel.

APRIL 30, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Environmental Protection Ministry issues high air pollution warning for most of Israel

Dust blowing in from Egypt has caused a high air pollution warning in the majority of Israel. Here's how you can best protect yourself.

APRIL 22, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Dusty fog envelopes the rooftops of Jerusalem.

The bad news in spring: Haze. The good news: There’s a way to handle it

The haze outside, the pollution inside: How to protect your health and your household.

APRIL 4, 2025ByWALLA! HOME, DESIGN

LG launches an innovative air purifier. What makes it special, and how much does it cost?

AeroHit features a new design to improve indoor air quality. It includes a 360° Aero filtration system to reduce dust, odors, viruses, and allergens, along with a sensor for air quality monitoring.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025ByWALLA! HOME, DESIGN

How to avoid polluted air entering your home: The solution that’s changing quality of life in Israe

In recent years, air pollution has become one of the most serious health issues in Israel, with alarming data showing over 5,500 deaths in 2023 alone. An air purifier may be the right solution.

FEBRUARY 27, 2025ByWALLA! HOME, DESIGN