27.01.2012                      03.Schwat. 5772                      Auschwitz-Gedenk-Tag

TV-Sendung:

Israeli environmental show pulled off air after questions over business ethics

'The Green Man' Show sponsored by Israel Chemicals, portrays the company in positive light, though it is considered one of Israel's biggest polluters.

Broadcasts of a new environmental television program that has come under fire because it is being sponsored by a chemical company that is considered one of Israel's biggest polluters were suspended on Wednesday. Last week Haaretz reported that "The Green Man," which is shown on the cable and satellite Health Channel as well as commercial station Channel 2, is sponsored by Israel Chemicals.
The program, which is presented by popular former TV newscaster Gadi Sukenik, aired for the first time on Saturday night. Now broadcast regulator the Council for Cable and Satellite Broadcasting and the Second Television and Radio Authority have suspended the broadcasts in order to allow for a review of the show….