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Greening the Government in Israel

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Israel's Cabinet approved a decision which will see the greening of government ministries. The decision includes: reduction targets in electricity, water and paper consumption, waste reduction and increased recycling, transition to energy efficient, low pollution transport.

Israel to Set Up Ministerial Renewable Energies Committee

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Israel's Prime Minister has instructed the Government Secretary to establish a Ministerial Committee on Renewable Energies and Reduced Oil Dependence. The committee will establish decision making systems to accelerate renewable energy development in Israel.

National Infrastructure Committee Postpones Deliberations on a New Coal Fired Power Plant

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In response to a request by Environmental Protection Minister Erdan, the committee indefinitely postponed deliberations. Minister Erdan: "I am sure that logic will prevail...and that a coal fired power plant will not be constructed in Israel."

Climate Summit Ends with a Non-Binding "Copenhagen Accord"

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

"Copenhagen is a hope. It has to be realized," said Israel's President Shimon Peres in his speech to the Climate Summit. The President's declaration was a significant step in Israel's commitment to the global struggle against climate change, as it prepares to formulate a national climate change action plan.

Personal Decrees to Haifa's Petrochemical Plants

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Environmental Protection Minister Gilad Erdan issued a new personal decree to the Haifa Oil Refineries for air pollution abatement. Draft decrees, accessible for public scrutiny and comment, were also issued to Gadiv Petrochemical Industries and Carmel Olefins.

Request for Research Proposals for 2010

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Environmental Protection has issued a call for environmental research proposals on a number of environmental subjects. The deadline for submissions is Jan 15, 2010.

Amendment to Deposit Law for Beverage Containers Approved for Second and Third Reading in the Knesset

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Environmental Protection Minister Gilad Erdan: "The new Deposit Law for Beverage Containers paves the way for a waste treatment and recycling revolution in Israel."

Environmental Protection Ministry Allocates Million Shekels to Environmental Organizations for Climate Change Awareness

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Fourteen joint projects with environmental organizations were approved, including public events, campaigns, seminars and films to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Israel's Old-Vehicle Scrapping Program in Effect

Thu, 7 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The first of six scrapping yards, where owners of old cars with a valid vehicle license may deliver their cars and receive 3000 shekels in compensation, was opened in Ashdod. For FAQs, please click here.

Israel's Courts Impose Stiff Fines on Polluters in the Beginning of 2010

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Jan 2010 saw the imposition of stiff fines for improper treatment and storage of hazardous chemicals, discharge of gas station wastewater to the public sewage system and discharge of sewage from land-based sources to the sea.

Pesticide Waste Collection Campaign Continues in 2010

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The campaign, scheduled for implementation throughout Israel, continues last year's campaign in which 20 tons of hazardous materials were collected from the agricultural sector, free of charge.

Environmental Protection Minister Presents Position on Renewable Energy and Recycling

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

In his statement to the National Planning and Building Board, Minister Erdan stated: "My position is to promote renewable energies which will significantly minimize air pollution and reduce greenhouse gas emissions."

Cost Estimate of Surveying and Remediating Contaminated Lands to Begin in Israel

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

LDD Advanced Technologies has won the Environmental Protection Ministry's tender for assessing the national cost of surveying and remediating contaminated lands, paving the way toward mapping contaminated land in Israel and regulating the treatment of this hazard.

Israel Approves Stringent Regulations on Effluent Quality

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Interior and Environmental Protection Committee of the Knesset has approved stringent regulations on effluent quality, designated to protect public health and prevent pollution of water sources from wastewater and effluents.

Draft Protocol and Reporting Guidelines for a Greenhouse Gas Registry in Israel

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Ministry of Environmental Protection and the S. Neaman Institute have drafted a protocol for a greenhouse gas (GHG) registry. Its objective: to develop capabilities and tools for the private sector to calculate GHG emissions and their reduction potential.

Environmental Protection Minister Affirms Israel's Intention to Reduce its Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 20% by 2020

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

In a letter to the Executive Secretary of the Climate Change Convention, Minister Erdan reaffirms Israel's commitment to greenhouse gas mitigation and its wish to associate itself with the Copenhagen Accord.

Environmental Protection Minister Addresses the Herzliya Conference on Green Economy and Cleantech

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Israel's expertise can be translated into global leadership in three key technology areas: the eco-industries market, the information technology market and the provision of technological solutions to climate change adaptation.

Israel's Knesset Approves Deposit Law for Beverage Containers

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Hundreds of millions more beverage containers, both large and small, will be collected in Israel every year under the new law. The beverage industry will be responsible for collection and recycling.

Letter of Intent on Cooperation on Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development between the Environment Ministers of Israel and Italy

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Among the subjects for cooperation: research and development on environmental technologies, mitigation and adaption to climate change and combating desertification.