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Israel pollution

Wednesday, 07 August 2019 12:29 AM [ Last Update: Wednesday, 07 August 2019 1:29 AM ]

In this photo taken on November 21, 2016, a Palestinian laborer poses for a picture during a day work, in the West Bank town of Yabad, near Jenin. (Photo by AP)

Israel has a serious pollution problem. In fact, every year over 2,500 people die directly because of it.

Israel's major cities including Tel Aviv as well as industrial centers like Ashdod, face severe air-pollution problems, primarily from industrial and automobile emissions.

So what makes Israel so polluted? Find out in this episode.

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