Israel - Big on Environmental Pollution

Coastal waters of Israel is supposed to be one of the worst polluted water bodies of the world. Heavy metals and pesticides are discharged into the sea under government licenses and the company responsible for the sewage of the area is the biggest polluter in the eastern Mediterranean.

Of the heavy metals and pesticides discharged into the sea under government licenses, are 130 tons of pesticides, 5 tons of arsenic, 1,300 tons of ammonia and a ton of cyanide.

The most recent United Nations report on the Mediterranean ranked the greater Tel Aviv area as one of the 10 most polluting urban centers in the Mediterranean.

Seems like the country is busy only with its security concerns.

Greyjing Olympics!

Pollution could hinder Olympics in Beijing next year. Though China is trying to battle the scourge of pollution, it may not be possible to reduce the already high levels of polluted air in Beijing where the Olympics are scheduled to be held.The perma-haze in Beijing is certain to put a dampner on the Chinese enthusiasm because the Olympic Committee may not allow certain events to take place. According to the Wall Street Journal, some of the games may have to be rescheduled or even postponed.