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Israeli hospital to ditch gas for clean electric energy, slash emissions

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024David Rutman

An Israeli green energy firm has agreed to provide a Holon-based hospital with electric process heat, replacing its current natural gas-fueled steam boilers. The transition is projected to reduce the hospital’s carbon emissions by 3,900 tons annually and save it $1.3 million yearly in energy costs. The Finance Ministry approved the seven-year, $3.55 million project […]

Israel’s cell-based coffee: Sustainable solution to industry challenge?

January 24, 2024January 25, 2024David Rutman

The Israeli biotech company Pluri has developed a transformative cell-based coffee that can be grown without causing environmental harm. The coffee is produced using Pluri’s 3D cell expansion technology as part of its “PluriAgtech” business vertical that the company says aims to create more eco-friendly alternatives to traditional farming methods. If the coffee makes it […]