08.04.2011                      04.Nisan, 5771

Umwelt:

Haifa can breathe easy as gas arrives

Factories along the bay will be able to use natural gas for their power needs instead of dirtier fossil fuels.

Natural gas may now start being delivered to the Haifa Bay, the National Infrastructure Ministry ruled two days ago after a two-month delay.

This means factories along the bay will be able to use natural gas for their power needs instead of dirtier fossil fuels – and residents of Haifa and the north are expected to see an improvement in their air quality as a result. The approval had been delayed by two months due to safety checks….