Bekat Timna

Excavations will be avoided. Photo: Tel Aviv University

Contrary to popular belief - the copper industry in ancient times did not create pollution on a large scale

According to a research team, the environmental pollution from the mining activity was spotty and minimal, and did not pose a danger to the residents of the area then or now
Eilat airport. From Wikipedia

A solution to hardships

A view in the Timna Valley. Photo: Avi Aviv, from Wikipedia

Unnecessary airport