Environment
הנחש והקיפוד המתים בשוהם
Snake dies after trying to swallow hedgehog whole in Israel
Israel Nature and Parks Authority ecologist called to the scene explains snake tried to prey upon hedgehog, however, as it decided to abandon its unconventional meal, it became painfully aware of its error
Ynetnews | 23:41 | 10.04.23
אתרוג על העץ
Etrogs in danger: Will Israel be able to grow citron in the future?
Global warming and extreme weather could spell the end of cultivating citrus trees and the entire industry here, Israeli experts say
Reut Alon/ZAVIT Science and Environment News | 14:40 | 09.28.23
ציפורים נודדות בעמק המעיינות
Watch: Thousands of migrating birds make quick stop in Israel
Avner Rinot from the Society for the Protection of Nature documented the gathering of small egrets, cormorants, little grebes, coots, and other migrating birds as they settled down for the night in the Valley of Springs in trees and in the water, providing them with protection from predators
Noa Fisher | 08:27 | 09.28.23
המתקן שממנו מוזרמים השפכים
Hamas fails to treat wastewater plant, pollution reaches Israel
A Gaza wastewater purification plant has collapsed, sending harmful pollution into the Mediterranean Sea; Israel's Zikim beach has been closed for the past two weeks
Matan Tzuri | 20:33 | 09.27.23
דגים מתים בחוף בחדרה
Thousands of dead fish wash up on the coast of Hadera
Environmental Protection Ministry says no reports were received about pollution in the area, and experts believe since these are non-commercial fish, were likely discarded by fishermen
Noa Fisher, Assaf Kamar | 23:14 | 09.26.23
העץ שקרס בעכו
Extreme weather in Israel may soon become a norm, climate expert warns
Prof. Yoav Yair says Mediterranean hurricanes becoming more frequent, sounds alarm on potential weather catastrophes
Nir Cohen, Alexandra Lukash | 21:38 | 09.13.23
ערפל בשכונת עין הים
Limited vision: Understanding fog, haze and smog
Fog, often linked with early mornings, is just one of several atmospheric phenomena impacting visibility; What sets these phenomena apart in terms of formation, and how can human activities influence them?
Or Eliason/Davidson Institute of Science | 11:18 | 09.12.23
סופה דניאל יוון בחבל מגנסיה
Is Israel the next Greece? Climate expert warns of imminent flood disasters
Climate researcher says heavy rains leading to floods will become increasingly frequent in the region should ocean temperatures continue to rise
Alexandra Lukash | 15:57 | 09.10.23
נשר
Israel throws multi-million lifeline to save its vanishing vulture
Nature and Parks Authority plan includes establishment of feeding stations for the endangered species and removing carcasses intentionally poisoned by farmers to deter predators
Ilana Curiel | 16:18 | 09.06.23
שריפה שריפות יער פורטוגל
Now it's official: Summer 2023 is hottest on record
The average temperature around the world last month was 16.77°C and August 2023 became the second hottest month in history - after July 2023. UN Secretary General: 'The scorching days are no longer just barking, but also biting'
Ilana Curiel , Yaron Druckman | 14:13 | 09.06.23
תחנת כוח אורות רבין בחדרה
Contrary to global trends Israel's greenhouse gas emissions up, report says
Despite pledge to work toward cutting emissions, annual Environment Ministry report shows Israeli market is struggling to adapt to renewable energy sources
Ilana Curiel | 13:21 | 09.06.23
THE HERON IN THE PALMS
Israeli photographer claims prize for images of birds in Kenya
See the winning photos: Yaron Schmid secures second place in the 'Black and White' category of the International Bird Photographer of the Year competition with a photo he took in the Samburu Reserve in northern Kenya
Noa Fisher | 23:31 | 09.05.23
המטאור הירוק
Watch: Meteor lights up Turkey's night sky in green
Turkish Space Agency official says meteors break apart into many molecules upon entering Earth's atmosphere, and because of this a meteor may appear green when falling
Ynetnews | 19:11 | 09.03.23
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Fire rages at Gaza Strip dump, scatters toxic smoke
Gaza City municipality says intensive efforts are currently underway by municipal rescue teams, in coordination with civilian teams, to gain control over the days-old fire
Einav Halabi, Matan Tzuri | 19:01 | 09.03.23
אש מכלה בתים בהוואי
Climate change turns wildfires more destructive, study says
Environmental experts use computer models to simulate forest fires following increase in global warming and say risk for severe fires could go up by 172%
Yogev Israely, AFP | 10:20 | 09.03.23
חיים לוגסי (משמאל) ואבירם אלמוג, חקלאים ממושב מבטחים, בחממה לגידול עגבניות
Tomatoes become more expensive in global warming
Effects of climate changes are now tangible, especially evident in the Eshkol regional council, where tomatoes are grown; Mounting temperatures leave the agricultural sector grappling with unanticipated setbacks
Ilana Curiel, Matan Zuri | 14:29 | 08.29.23
הצפה בחוף ארגמן בנתניה בעקבות הגשמים
See raging water run through coastal city
Water gushes furiously carrying cars and property in its wake comes as unseasonal rain pours down on Netanya; experts forecast extraordinary flooding this fall, amid rise in sea temperature
ynet correspondents | 13:39 | 08.29.23
נופר צהוב
Israeli man indicted for plucking endangered water lily
Man entered Yarkon National Park's water lily pool without authorization and picked the flower before fleeing the scene; He is charged with damaging and holding onto a protected natural asset
Ynet | 10:14 | 08.28.23
עין פית
Golan Heights gem at risk of being razed due to pressing security needs
IDF says it emphasized the importance of the environment within the facility and, throughout the planning process, all necessary steps have been taken to strike a balance between a necessary military training base and preservation of nature
Assaf Kamar | 19:20 | 08.22.23
עמלץ כחול
Marine predators' habitats in danger amid climate crisis, study finds
New study claims increasing heat of the ocean's waters will eventually lead marine predators including sharks and tuna to search for new habitats, impacting the ecosystems and the economy of fishing-based communities
Yogev Israely | 10:59 | 08.22.23
החוקרים בדקו את האלמוגים
Report: Coral reef in Gulf of Eilat continues to deteriorate
Higher sea temperatures, accumulation of pollutants, extreme storms and disease outbreaks threaten the reef corals in the Gulf of Eilat, monitoring by the Environmental Protection Ministry and the Interuniversity Institute for Marine Studies has found; the Red Sea is warming at a rate 2.5 times higher than the global average
Ilana Curiel | 10:08 | 08.17.23
חנוכת עמדת התצפית
Breathtaking observation post inaugurated by the IDF in Golan Heights
As part of the 'Nature Defense Forces' initiative, soldiers and commanders from the Golan and Hermon brigades were granted access to an observation point located at the Yarmouk Fortress, offering panoramic views of the of the Israeli-Syrian-Jordanian border triangle and the Ruqqad Stream
Gilad Carmeli | 16:31 | 08.15.23
כוס חורבות שטופל במרכז האקלום באגמון החולה
Owl held illegally, rescued, treated and will be released back to the wild
The rescued owl of Athena was transferred to the Agamon Hula Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, as it suffered from injuries commonly associated with illegally held birds of prey
Noa Fisher | 20:10 | 08.13.23
נורבגיה שיטפונות גשמים עזים ה סופה האנס אוסלו
Stormy weather lashes northern Europe as Iberian Peninsula faces extreme heatwaves
Strong winds continued to batter the region along with rains, causing a lengthy list of disruptions across northern Europe, while Portugal and Spain continue to deal with extreme heatwaves and wildfires
Agencies | 21:52 | 08.08.23
ספוג מהמין Agelas oroides, המין השני הכי נפוץ בגני הספוגים המזופוטים. עד שנות השישים ניתן היה למצוא אותו גם במים הרדודים בחופינו. צילום: טל אידן, מעבדתו של פרופ' מיכה אילן, אוניברסיטת תל אביב. התמונה צולמה בעזרת רובוט תת ימי, מפעילי הרובוט: עודד עזרא, איתי קצמן, אסף גלעדי
Israel's SpongeBob: New study of sponges underwater could be key to humanity's future
Israeli research team says chemical compounds sponges produce to protect themselves could serve as medicine for human diseases
Assaf Kamar | 17:03 | 08.08.23
Fish swim in the Mediterranean sea amid increasing water temperatures and a decline in seaweed off the coast of Batroun city on August 1, 2023
What gives the sea its unique scent?
Which substances are responsible for the wonderful, fresh smell of the sea? You may be surprised to discover that they’re mainly by-products of decay processes and from the digestive systems of fish
Dr. Eitan Oksenberg/Weizmann Institute of Science | 09:24 | 08.08.23
זוג ציפורי פלמינגו יוצרות צורת לב באגמון החולה
Love is in the air and all around us in nature, if we care to look
On the occasion of Tu B'av, dubbed the holiday of love in Jewish tradition, Ynet shares photos collected by KKL-JNF from photographers in the Hula Nature and Ornithology Park
Noa Fisher | 14:35 | 08.02.23
בריכה בעינות צוקים
Israeli minister introduces gender-segregated bathing pilot at national park springs
Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman announces plan to extend operating hours at natural springs for designated periods of gender-segregated bathing 'without compromising the experience for all visitors'; Proposal currently awaiting approval from Justice Ministry; Critics maintain 'gender segregation must not be normalized'
Gilad Carmeli | 22:06 | 08.01.23
אחד מחופיה של קפריסין
Cyprus beaches could disappear amid climate crisis, study shows
Researchers find that up to 72% of the island's beaches may shrink by the year 2100, as the northern and eastern shores are at risk of losing some 39 meters of coastline
Yogev Israely | 12:55 | 07.31.23
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Government's environmental promises will ring hollow at COP28
Over 1,000 Israeli participants will attend Dubai climate conference, but has little to show since last year’s event; Israel is falling short of its set goals and lacks substantial efforts to address the climate crisis
Ilana Curiel | 12:51 | 07.30.23
דבורה אדלר
The thorny path of women in Israeli agriculture
Report shows women make up only 15% of self-employed in agriculture sector, males dominate research
Ilana Curiel | 13:45 | 07.28.23
volunteers working to keep a pod of long-finned pilot whales alive
Last of nearly 100 pilot whales that beached on Australia's coast are euthanized after rescue fails
Decision made to prevent further suffering and described as most difficult for all involved 'however, the welfare of the whales had to take precedence'
Associated Press | 12:37 | 07.27.23
מימין: ד"ר יערה אופנהיימר-שאנן וד"ר תמיר קליין. המירוץ לצמרת
Bacteria can help trees survive water scarcity, Israeli study finds
Weizmann Institute of Science learn that trees form a symbiotic relationship with soil-beneficial bacteria, which assists them in not only surviving, but also flourishing, during periods of drought
Weizmann Institute of Science | 18:13 | 07.19.23
פצצה מתקתקת, FSO Safer
'Ticking time bomb': UN hastens to prevent ecological disaster in the Red Sea
A stranded oil tanker off the coast of Yemen is quickly disintegrating, increasing the risk of a massive oil spill that could have ramifications for the entire Middle East
Daniel Edelson, New York | 15:39 | 07.19.23
פגעי הבצורת בקניה
Study finds ecological tipping point could arrive before 2040
Researchers run thousands of computer simulations on various environments at risk and say that extreme weather conditions and global warming may serve to hasten the ecological point of no return
Yogev Israely | 13:35 | 07.17.23
Forest fires, electricity outages
Heatwaves pose growing threat amid Israeli govt. inaction
Experts point to red flags, State Comptroller publishes an alarming report, yet Israel's progress in the field is somewhere 'between lagging and zero' with no real national response at hand
Ilana Curiel, Yaron Drukman | 17:52 | 07.13.23
מתקררים במשחק בייסבול בקנזס סיטי
Israelis must brace for extreme heat this summer
The government and local authorities must take steps to ensure vital infrastructure is unharmed and services provided under adverse head conditions while the health system must ensure public needs are met
Adi Wolfson | 14:49 | 07.09.23
ספר תורה שננגס בבני ברק
Rats gnaw Torah scrolls as infestation plagues Bnei Brak
Bnei Brak Municipality says a wide scale strategic plan to eradicate the rat infestation is already being implemented throughout the city
Adam Kutub | 22:14 | 07.06.23
Jellyfish in Ramat Gan beach
Sting-free: Israeli researchers optimistic there will be fewer jellyfish this summer
Haifa University researchers explain jellyfish likely swept by current away from Israel, but add that much is still unknown about the marine animal and that things can still change
Ilana Curiel | 16:01 | 07.06.23
התפרצות הר הגעש הונגה-טונגה שהובילה לסופת ברקים עוצמתית
Tonga volcanic eruption triggers most intense electrical activity ever recorded
Researchers say nearly 200,000 lightning flashes occurred within the volcanic plume, reaching a peak rate of over 2,600 flashes per minute
Yogev Israely | 23:59 | 07.02.23
צוללי סיירת החוף בפעולה במפרץ אילת
In first, Israeli volunteer divers trained to save coral reefs
Nature and Parks Authority, Coast Patrol volunteers authorized to move corals from external pollutants in efforts to protect natural treasures and marine life
Ilana Curiel | 14:25 | 06.28.23
עדיין לא ידוע מה גרם למותו של העמלץ הכחול
Mako shark found dead on a beach near Caesarea
Nature and Parks Authority removes the carcass of the highly endangered shark for examination to determine the cause of death
Ynet | 11:14 | 06.28.23
Grape vines in the Negev Desert
Grapes make the desert bloom
Despite the arid climate and inhospitable soil a budding wine industry is emerging in the Negev with its own particular flavor and optimism for growth in Israel's new wine country
Tiki Golan | 00:34 | 06.26.23
המכתש שנוצר מהפיצוץ במתקן תעש בהרצליה
Israel's underground ticking time bombs
Much of the soil in the small and dense state of Israel is polluted to a more or lesser degree, and with different chemicals: In many cases these are lands in the heart of cities – close to residences, schools and kindergartens; And what does the state do? Not much; Perhaps the explosion at the former ISM facility will wake up the decision makers
Prof. Adi Wolfson | 09:20 | 06.25.23
Black whipersnakes doing the war dance during mating season
Black whipsnake captured on tape in 'war dance' during mating season
Described as the pinnacle of an encounter between two male snakes vying for the same female, reptiles wind around each other trying to pin down their competitor's head to the ground
Ilana Curiel | 22:48 | 06.21.23
A view of the West Bank village of Battir, whose terraces are a UNESCO cultural landscape, Sunday, June 4, 2023
West Bank UNESCO site could face water shortage in Israeli settlement plan
Environmental groups say a project slated for a nearby hilltop could devastate already strained water sources supplying the ancient agricultural terraces of Battir and cause extensive damage to an already precarious ecosystem.
Associated Press | 19:06 | 06.21.23
הכריש הטיגריסי במפרץ אילת
Expert warns not to harm tiger shark spotted off coast of Eilat
Dr. Assaf Zvuloni says if a person encounters a shark he must remain calm and cautions against swimming in a panicked state, which can anger the shark
Attila Somfalvi | 00:02 | 06.21.23
An aerial view shows workers installing solar panels on a water reservoir
Lacking land, Israel to cover its rooftops with solar panels
Although drenched in sunshine, Israel is too small to rely on traditional, land-intensive photovoltaic power plants as it is falling behind schedule on its goal to get 30% of its electricity from renewables by 2030
Reuters | 14:28 | 06.20.23
Map showing global warning in Europe
Europe temperatures rise fastest amid climate crisis, report claims
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service say 2022 was found to be the hottest summer on record, in what cannot be regarded as a one-time occurrence
Yogev Israeli | 11:15 | 06.20.23
סייפן נוחת בשלולית חורף, בבוקר ערפילי קר, על רקע הזריחה בחוף הכרמל
Captivating captures: A stunning glimpse into the wonders of global and Israeli nature
Nature photographers in Israel and around the world managed to capture some astonishing, elusive moments and will showcase them in a new exhibition at Eretz Israel Museum
Noa Fisher | 09:56 | 06.20.23
צבאים נמלטים מהשריפה בעטרות
Watch: Deer escaping brushfire in Jerusalem area woodland
Experts say disruption of ecological balance could lead to the Mediterranean woodland to suddenly transform into a dense oak forest and an increase of other species in the area
Liran Tamari | 22:05 | 06.19.23
הכריש הטיגריסי במפרץ אילת
Watch: Tiger shark spotted off shore in Eilat
Ecologist Dr. Assaf Zvuloni says tiger sharks naturally inhabit the Red Sea, and play an important role in the region's ecosystem; Nature and Parks Authority rangers on a dive off the Eilat coast encountered the supreme predators already known to visit the area
Noa Fisher | 20:00 | 06.19.23
Kindle Paperwhite
Printed books or digital books - which is more environmentally friendly?
Only about 10% of all books sold in the United States are digital books; The paper and printing industry consumes many natural resources and uses toxic substances
Roni Suhler and Yuval Shapir / Davidson Institute of Science | 15:32 | 06.18.23
נחש שפגעו בו חיילים
IDF soldiers captured on tape in brutality to animals
Three different cases of animal cruelty were recorded but the military has yet to decide whether to launch an investigation despite regulations protecting wild animals being in place
Noa Fisher | 12:12 | 06.15.23
הקופים דיוניסוס וטודו משחקים במקלט הקופים
Watch: Marmoset monkey makes new friends at a sanctuary in Israel
After being rescued, Tudo the marmoset was moved to a monkey sanctuary where he lived alone for years until Dionysus moved in and the two became best friends
Noa Fisher | 19:44 | 06.12.23
הנחש בולע את האנבת
Incredible footage shows viper swallowing whole rabbit in northern Israel
Nature and Parks Authority ecologist says a meal like this can sustain the snake for several days or even weeks
Ynet | 16:52 | 06.05.23
דובדבנים במטעי משק מלול
Cherries from the desert
After five years of attempts to grow cherries in the Negev, the trees near Mitzpe Ramon are bearing fruit
Ilana Curiel | 11:41 | 06.05.23
שריפה בצומת שילת
'Temperatures of 40°C or even 50°C won't be rare in Israel,' expert says
Professor Daniel Rosenfeld says he situation will only worsen over the years if drastic measures are not taken to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as heatwaves and other extreme weather conditions will become more common
Alexandra Lukash, Ilana Curiel | 21:09 | 06.04.23
התייבשות ימת אראל
The climate crisis is here: More than half of the world's lakes are drying up, study shows
Researchers examined approximately 250,000 satellite images of 2,000 large lakes between 1992 and 2020; Alarming findings point to climate change and human activities as culprits in worsening state of lakes worldwide
Yogev Israely | 14:03 | 05.31.23
Israel misses the mark on environmental goals, damning OECD report says
Jewish state on wrong track to meet self-imposed environmental targets, as it ranks second-lowest in use of renewable energy among developed nations, and falls short on a whole slew of metrics
Ilana Curiel | 13:47 | 05.31.23
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