Pollution

The food that protects your lungs from air pollution

A large-scale study has found that high fruit consumption may improve lung function even among people exposed to air pollution, and reduce some of the cumulative damage.

Fine pollution particles penetrate deep into the lungs and cause oxidative stress
THE VERTICAL green walls are transferred from decorative features into intelligent, responsive environmental systems

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

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


Israel does not promote electric vehicle transition, causing suffocation

Limited truck pollution enforcement and electric vehicle incentives, inadequate charging stations. Transportation Ministry addressing issues, Environmental Protection Ministry not responding.


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)