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Israel's Stagnant Emissions Amid Rising Pollution Costs

8/28/2025

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Israel's greenhouse gas emissions have not changed since 2015, unlike reductions seen in other Western countries.
Fossil fuels comprised 85% of electricity generation, while the government aims for 19% renewable energy by 2030.
Health costs from air pollution reached NIS 37 billion ($11.1 billion) last year, causing 5,500 deaths annually.
Environmental NGO Adam Teva V’Din criticized the government for neglecting increasing pollution issues.

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Israel's greenhouse gas emissions have not changed since 2015, unlike reductions seen in other Western countries.
Fossil fuels comprised 85% of electricity generation, while the government aims for 19% renewable energy by 2030.
Health costs from air pollution reached NIS 37 billion ($11.1 billion) last year, causing 5,500 deaths annually.
Environmental NGO Adam Teva V’Din criticized the government for neglecting increasing pollution issues.