Israel's new government announced several steps designed to limit Israel's part in global warming over the next ten years.
Action to limit Israel's polluting industries, along with initiatives to preserve nature, are among the steps the government plans to take.
These announcements came as a surprise because the parties that form the new Knesset did not run on an environment-focused platform.
Eco-focused groups were pleasantly surprised by the announcement, explaining that if these goals are achieved, the right will position itself as the biggest and most powerful environmental force in Israel given past governments’ failures to fulfill climate promises. This particular government is promising much more than its predecessors, some of whom were much more openly interested in environmental issues.
Previous governments committed to doing much less to protect the environment and reverse climate change than the current government, which has many eco-warriors in Israel eager to see action taken to fulfill these promises.
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Off to ring in a green new year; till next time!
J
