Editing Geography of Israel (section)

==Environmental concerns==
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[[File:Ashdod-dune01.jpg|thumb|[[Ashdod]] dunes]]
[[File:Park Kishon, Haifa 043.JPG|thumb|Formerly polluted [[Kishon River]] after clean-up, 2010]]
Israel has a large number of environmental concerns ranging from natural hazards to man-made issues both resulting from ancient times to modern development. Natural hazards facing the country include [[Dust storm|sandstorms]] which sometimes occur during spring in the desert south, droughts which are usually concentrated in summer months, [[flash flood]]s which create great danger in the deserts due to their lack of notice, and regular earthquakes, most of which are small, although there is a constant risk due to Israel's location along the [[Jordan Rift Valley]].<ref name="cia" /> Current environmental concerns include the lack of [[arable land]] and natural fresh water resources. Whilst measures have been taken to irrigate and grow in the desert, the amount of water needed here poses issues. [[Desertification]] is also a risk possible on the desert fringe, whilst air pollution from industrial and vehicle emissions and [[groundwater pollution]] from industrial and domestic waste are also issues facing the country.<ref name="cia" /> Furthermore, the effects of the use of [[Chemical fertilizers#Environmental effects of fertilizer use|chemical fertilizers]], and [[pesticide]]s are issues facing the country.<ref name="cia" />
Israel has signed many international environmental agreements and is party to:<ref name="cia" />
* [[Convention on Biological Diversity]]
* [[UNFCCC]]&nbsp;– Climate Change
* [[United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification]]
* [[Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna]]
* Hazardous Wastes
* [[Nuclear Test Ban]]
* [[Montreal Protocol]]&nbsp;– Ozone Layer Protection
* [[MARPOL 73/78]]&nbsp;– Ship Pollution
* [[Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially As Waterfowl Habitat]]

Signed but not ratified:
* [[Kyoto Protocol]]
* [[Marine Life Conservation]]