Jerusalem faith leaders sign ‘Jerusalem Climate Declaration’
Religious leaders from across the three monotheistic faiths signed the “Jerusalem Climate Declaration” last Thursday ahead of the United Nations COP 27 climate conference, which kicks off Sunday in Sharm el-Sheikh. The initiative was spearheaded by the Department of World Religions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Interfaith Center for Sustainable […]
Israel’s environmental protection and finance ministers aim to cure Israelis of their ‘plastic disposables’ addiction
Chains of shops that specialize in disposables are everywhere, and whole supermarket aisles are filled with plastic cutlery, utensils, plates and cups that cost less than five shekels (about $1.50) for 100 of them.
Could Iran Really Be Linked to ‘Eco-Terrorism’ Against Israel?
A shocking claim by Israel’s environmental protection minister on Wednesday that a Libyan ship dumped containers of crude oil off Israel’s coast, causing one of the country’s worst environmental disasters, is making waves.
Christians, Jews, and Muslims Unite to Call for Climate Action
Christians, Jews and Muslims united in Jerusalem earlier this month, calling for faith leaders to take action to improve the environment and the climate.
Startup Nation Enlists Smartphone Users to Conserve Nature in Israel
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel has developed an app that empowers the public to improve the ecological state of Israel’s oceans and rivers by sending real-time reports on a variety of maritime environmental incidents and hazards straight to SPNI.
Island Reappearing in Rapidly Depleting Sea of Galilee Could Signal Beginning of Messianic Prophecy
An island that has recently appeared in the middle of the Sea of Galilee is a sign mentioned explicitly in the Talmud as presaging the coming of the Messiah from the House of David.
John Kerry Says Refrigerators, Air Conditioners as Big a Threat as ISIS
Air conditioners, refrigerators and other devices which use cooling agents pose as great a threat to the world as terrorism and the Islamic State, said Secretary of State John Kerry in Vienna on Friday.
Trees Planted by KKL-JNF to Protect Israeli Communities on Gaza Border
The Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael – Jewish National Fund (KKL- JNF) has not forgotten the potential threat of Gaza rocket attacks on southern Israel’s residents.
Israeli Technology Helps Fight Climate Change By Never Wasting Waste
Israeli company, HomeBiogas, presented its own technological solutions at the recent Paris climate change conference and is getting ready to expand into the markets of developing countries.
Israeli-Jordanian Water Exchange Plan Draws Harsh Criticism From Environmentalists
A new Israeli plan to supply Jordan with 50 cubic meters of water from the Sea of Galilee via new water-pipe is drawing harsh criticism from environmentalists.