Large amounts of tar are lying on sea floor and rocky areas, constituting a third of Israel's shore, while investigations into origin of the incident continue
Environmental protection minister says tar on Israel’s beaches that caused the country's worst case of sea pollution in decades came from a single scofflaw ship
Minerva Helen, a Greek tanker, was mentioned by several Israeli media outlets as responsible for the leak ■ Company denies all allegations
As long as oil continues to be used as fuel, the risk of oil spills, like last week’s leak along the Mediterranean shoreline, still persists
Israel's Environmental Protection Ministry says publications regarding massive oil spill 'at this sensitive stage could harm a complex investigation with international aspects'
Environmental Protection Ministry worries the crunch may lead to refuse being dumped illegally nationwide
The environmental protection ministry's proposed resolution once again shows that only a major crisis can prod the government into action to protect the environment, environmental groups say
The accident has marred beaches over 170 kilometres, 40 percent of Israel’s coast, affecting 16 communities
Oil spill off Israel's coast is its worst maritime pollution in decades. Environmental activists slam the overwhelmed government for not implementing a pollution plan approved almost 13 years ago
Thousands of volunteers join cleaning efforts, with four sea turtles the first known fatalities. European satellite tracking points to the source as a tanker that passed through the area a week ago
The pollution, which has affected mostly beaches in the Sharon and Carmel regions, has covered wildlife near the beaches with the black substance
Although the research didn't point to less rain as a result of climate change, scientific models estimate that the Eastern Mediterranean will see a 25 to 35 percent decrease in rainfall later this century
Israel's overall plan for the energy industry and infrastructure through 2050 should be approved soon, and then likely come under the wrath of some environmentalists
Mayors of nearby cities also oppose the plan to put up 36,000 apartments in space being vacated by Israeli Military Industries moving their plants to the south
Apparently due to global warming, a tropical ecosystem of invasive species has transformed Israel's coastline, a study published by Britain’s Royal Society scientific academy shows
Environment and Health Fund and the Health Ministry say delay caused by political crisis and ongoing parliamentary paralysis
Prof. Rosenfeld of Hebrew U carried out storm simulations over Houston, where storms have been substantially more severe in recent years, to discover the causal link
The lake is famous in part for sending water south, and critics say the new plan would damage the environment
The place is blooming again, but the heat waves, low humidity, high winds and long dry spells of climate change mean prevention is a must
Local authorities report flash flooding across central towns, with some damage to the Israeli military headquarters in Tel Aviv
Dozens rescued in over 200 separate reported incidences of flooding; major roads in Tel Aviv, Haifa and Nes Tsiona under water
Substances used in flame retardant have been found in relatively high concentrations in areas of past major fires, but not at dangerous levels in drinking water
The plan to build 570 residential units is being contested in a rare alliance between nature conservationists and the residents of Wadi Fukin
New report finds wasted food is responsible for 6 percent of the country's greenhouse gases emissions, and causes nearly $1 billion worth of environmental damage every year
Government acknowledges that an internal committee at the institute reviews the controversial practice instead of the usual Defense Ministry panel
Rain is expected to continue on and off throughout the week after hottest October recorded since weather data began being collected in Israel
The Ashkelon coastline spill may be under control, but the nationwide operation is demanding Israel – one of the world's worst offenders for beach waste – take responsibility
The Eilat-Ashkelon Pipeline Company is suspected of environmental violations, including aggravated water pollution and the illegal disposal of hazardous waste
Government plan aims for 30 percent solar energy and 70 percent natural gas for electricity production by 2030, after rejecting an Environmental Protection Ministry proposal for a 40-percent target