Big on the Environment

Israel is a world leader in water conservation and reforestation

  • By developing innovative irrigation systems, Israeli farms have dramatically increased water efficiency
  • The Ashkelon Reverse osmosis Desalination Plant is the largest desalination facility in the world.  It is able to produce water at $0.50 per cubic metre, cheaper than anywhere else in the world.
  • Israel treats 92 percent of its wastewater and reuses 75 percent in agriculture – the highest rate in the world
  • The Jewish National Fund has planted more than 240 million trees in Israel
  • While most countries saw a decrease in the number of trees between the start of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st, Israel saw an increase

Israel is a world leader in alternative energy

  • The Israeli company, Solel, runs a solar field in the Mojave Desert that reduces US dependence on oil by up to 2 million barrels per day
  • Israel is in the process of installing electric car charging stations throughout many portions of the country

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Diversity

Israel is at the forefront of promoting equality for LGBT communities, as well as promoting women's rights

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Innovation

As of June 2007, more Israeli companies were listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange than any other foreign country

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The Environment

Israel treats 92 percent of its wastewater and reuses 75 percent in agriculture – the highest rate in the world