Environment
מבנים רעועים באלכסנדריה
Ancient Alexandria crumbling into the sea, study finds
Alexandria’s coastal erosion, driven by rising sea levels and seawater intrusion, leads to collapse of 280 buildings across Egyptian city; grim data from past 2 decades highlight growing climate threat to one of most historically significant cities
Yogev Israeli | 15:21 | 03.06.25
שני גורי אריות תועדו בנגב
How did lion cubs and a monkey end up in southern Israel apartment? viral video sparks probe | Watch
Negev District police launches investigation after videos surface featuring Arabic-speaking voices; 'They belong in nature, not in homes'
Ilana Curiel | 23:18 | 03.05.25
הסוכנות האמריקנית לפיתוח בינלאומי USAID
The hottest city in the world faces humanitarian catastrophe following USAID freeze
Pakistan’s Jacobabad, which regularly sees temperatures in the 120s, heavily relies on US foreign aid to provide drinking water for hundreds of thousands of residents 
The Media Line/ Arshad Mehmood | 15:15 | 02.27.25
שלג בירושלים
Weekend winter storm: Arctic front 'Coral' to bring snow, icy winds, and freezing conditions across Israel
Storm set to peak this weekend with snowfall in the northern and central mountains — possibly reaching Jerusalem for the first time since 2022
Ynet | 11:38 | 02.18.25
בודקים את קרקעית הים
Israel launches first-ever underwater ordnance clearance project off Tel Aviv coast
Defense Ministry operation off the coast of Rishon Lezion aims to remove unexploded munitions from the seabed; two-year initiative will clear former military testing site and prepare the area for new infrastructure while protecting marine life
Ilana Curiel | 09:05 | 02.18.25
נשים בטהרן עוטות מסיכות כדי להימנע משאיפת האוויר המזוהם של העיר
Iranians struggles to breath amid worsening pollution
Problem at its worse around Tehran where over half of Iran's industry, including automobile manufactureing, electronics and arms production, to name but a few, is concentrated 
Yogev Israeli | 21:13 | 02.16.25
האמזונס הפרואני
Israeli scientist buys land in Amazon to save the planet
Prof. Uri Shanas, founder of TiME, says anyone can join fight to protect nature; 'We mobilize the public—even with $1—to buy and preserve critical lands,' he explains; TiME has safeguarded over 12,000 square kilometers of endangered ecosystems worldwide
Sharon Kidon | 22:25 | 02.12.25
אגם בטורקיה, שהתייבש בגלל בצורת חמורה
Global January heat wave breaks records, raising climate alarm
The latest climate data sends a clear warning: Even the smallest increase in temperature intensifies and accelerates extreme weather events, from deadly heat waves to torrential rains and severe droughts
Yogev Israeli, AFP | 11:14 | 02.10.25
פינוי תושבי סנטוריני למעבורת שתפליג ליוון
Over 2,000 earthquakes rock Santorini in one week
Greek island sees unusual seismic activity, prompting safety precautions and raising concerns about potential landslides; experts reassure seismic activity tectonic, not volcanic, and remains within manageable limits, with no immediate cause for alarm 
Yogev Israeli | 09:35 | 02.08.25
המפגש של אלמוג עטר עם הכרישה העפרורית בחדרה
Watch: Shark attacks man off coast of Hadera
A local fisherman had a tense encounter when a dusky shark attempted to snatch his catch, the incident ended safely; Watch the dramatic footage
Yogev Israeli | 12:08 | 02.06.25
אתר החרמון
High winds, intense cold and snow in the north: The storm arriving from Syria
Floods in the south, snow in the Golan Heights, sandstorms in the Negev are expected on Wednesday and Thursday; But the rainfall amounts will probably be low and will not change the dismal precipitation balance after the dry January 
Ilana Curiel | 08:25 | 02.03.25
Pollution in Tel Aviv
Air pollution kills over 5,500 in Israel in 2023, double previous estimates
Air pollution caused 5,510 premature deaths in Israel in 2023, double previous estimates, highlighting the severe health and economic toll; Geographic factors and under-regulation exacerbate the crisis, requiring urgent policy action to reduce pollution and protect public health
Ilana Curiel | 11:09 | 01.30.25
תל אביב
Bleak winter forecast: This is the reason for the lack of rain
January 2025 is expected to break historical drought records, with very low amounts of precipitation in the north of the country; Meanwhile, no significant rain is expected, at least in the next seven days. Climate expert explains: 'The climate crisis is causing severe drought and irregular distribution of precipitation'
Ilana Curiel, Yaron Drukman | 17:21 | 01.28.25
הלבנת אלמוגי שיטית וחרירן בשונית המחסום הגדולה, כפי שתועדה באפריל 2024
Great Barrier Reef turns white faster than expected, study finds
Incidents of coral bleaching first seen off the coast of Australia in 2024 reveal a grim outlook for the world's most extensive coral reef
Yogev Israeli | 11:41 | 01.26.25
ארה"ב לוס אנג'לס שריפות
Disaster waiting to happen: Is Israel ready to face extreme natural events?
Widespread fires like those in Los Angeles, excessive rain and flooding and devastating earthquakes can hit Israel at any time, but is the country ready for such scenarios?
Roy Rubinstein | 22:31 | 01.19.25
Soil displaying evidence of extreme aridity
How (almost all) life went extinct
New study strengthens hypothesis El Niño phenomenon contributed to great Permian-Triassic extinction 250 million years ago
Itamar Karbi/Davidson Institute of Science | 15:25 | 01.18.25
קרחון יאקובסהאבן בגרינלנד
Greenland coveted by the world's super powers offers treasures and dangers
Global warming is exposing Greenland’s resources, but also the dangers of melting glaciers, including ancient bacteria that threaten global health; Meanwhile, it is a strategic asset coveted by many  
Prof. Adi Wolfson | 12:19 | 01.14.25
מרשים גם ממעוף הרחפן
The journey to the pink sinkhole in the Dead Sea
'I know we promised pink, but the color has faded since the last time I was here,' says Assaf Kamar, who set out with a group of adventurers to find the trendiest sinkhole in the Dead Sea - This is their story 
Assaf Kamar | 08:35 | 01.14.25
שקדייה פורחת בצפון
Israel's trees at bloom a month before Tu Bishvat
Almond trees, symbols of the Jewish holiday are already blooming ; expert says early bloom is a sign of climate change; go out into nature and see the beauty throughout Israel  
Ilana Curiel | 08:25 | 01.14.25
הכריש והדולפין שאכלו תושבים ברצועת עזה
Why eating washed-up dolphins could be a health disaster, expert explains
After Gazans seen feasting on beached dolphin, Dr. Ziv Tsemach-Shamir warns apex predators like dolphins often contain high levels of toxins and usually wash ashore when sick or dying, posing significant health risks to those who consume their flesh
Alexandra Lukash, Einav Halabi | 22:48 | 01.13.25
מחמוד זכי אלעאמודי והכריש בידיו
Hamas operative claims cooked shark in Gaza Strip
Viral Instagram post shows Hamas operative Mahmoud Zaki Al-Moudi holding a juvenile shark; in another image, he is seen standing beside a pot, claiming he prepared the shark as a meal
Einav Halabi | 01:31 | 01.13.25
אזרח תפס דולפין בחופי חאן יונס
Gaza residents feast on beached dolphin
Man filmed holding striped dolphin carcass which later became supper for Palestinian family in Khan Younis
Einav Halabi, Ilana Curiel | 21:41 | 01.12.25
Tides create friction between the oceans and Earth's crust, slowing the planet's rotation. The Moon’s influence on Earth's tides
As glaciers melt, days grow longer
Continued glacier melting, researchers predict that climate change could extend the length of a day by approximately 2.62 milliseconds by the end of the 21st century
Shaked Engelberg/Davidson Institute of Science | 13:20 | 01.11.25
עיט זהוב בזמן הארוחה
Rare footage: A golden eagle catches, eats a hare
A golden eagle, one of Israel’s rarest and most majestic birds of prey and a critically endangered species, was captured on camera devouring a hare; This extraordinary moment was documented by a Nature and Parks Authority ranger during a routine patrol in the Arava region  
Ilana Curiel | 20:27 | 01.05.25
האי סימושיר, שמהווה חלק מהאיים הקוריליים, בו אירעה ההתפרצות הגעשית העוצמתית בשנת 1831
Researchers solve 200 year mystery of devastating volcanic eruption
Scottish University researcher finds Simushir island volcano as the origin of a powerful volcanic eruption that had far-reaching environmental effects, including extreme climate change, severe crop failure and widespread famine  
Yogev Israeli | 13:37 | 01.05.25
"גלישת עננים" במנרה
Gliding clouds create stunning New Year’s display in Israel
Rare natural phenomenon sees clouds gliding over the Upper Galilee and Ramon Crater, creating a breathtaking 'blanket' effect; meteorologist explains process, likening it to fog, with cold air descending valleys and dissipating mid-slope
Ilana Curiel | 14:57 | 01.01.25
"גחליליות מתעופפות פנימה" - צולם בהרים בעיירת וופנג שבטייוואן
This is scenery photography at its finest
Canadian photographer Andrew Mielzynski wins 2024 International Landscape Photographer of the Year; Over 3,600 entries competed for $12,000 in prizes, with judges selecting breathtaking images for the coveted Top 101 ranking
Assaf Rozen | 00:34 | 12.30.24
לבנון מאבק על מעבר ל שעון קיץ
Trump wants to cancel Daylight Saving Time: This is why we have it
US president-elect says he would like to cancel daylight saving time in his country, making this the perfect time to consider the history of changing the clocks: How did the idea come about, which countries do not switch to daylight saving time, what influence did religious elements have on the issue in Israel – and when did the switch to winter time save lives?
Yaron Drukman | 18:17 | 12.15.24
התייבשות של מאגר מים בארה"ב בגלל החום הכבד
'An existential threat to billions': Earth is drying up, and the future looks grim
New UN report warns of existential crisis as escalating aridity and dryness could reshape life on Earth by end of century; by 2100, up to five billion people may face severe climate conditions, drastically impacting ecosystems, water resources and human livelihoods
Yogev Israeli | 13:16 | 12.12.24
מטיילים בחוף הים בתל אביב-יפו
No rain until Hanukkah: Israel is heading toward a drought
The director of the Meteorological Service says the lack of rain is a consequence of climate change:  'We don't see precipitation until Hanukkah'  
Alexandra Lukash, Ilana Curiel | 22:44 | 12.09.24
פריחה נחל קצרין, החודש
From black to green: Nature in Golan Heights begins to recover
Katzrin Stream, which was badly damaged in the war, is recovering as the cease-fire continues;  'The Golan was black this year, but is already starting to turn green and colorful with stunning flowers'   
Ilana Curiel | 12:04 | 12.08.24
כמות שלג דלילה בגרמניה בשל שינויי האקלים
A worrying trend: The snow in the Alps is disappearing
Over the past century, snowfall in the Alps has significantly decreased – by 23% in the northern regions and nearly 50% on the southwestern slopes – an average decline of 34% between 1920 and 2020
Yogev Israeli | 10:46 | 12.05.24
טורקיה אישה עומדת על הריסות מחוז הטאי בתקווה למצוא קרובי משפחה רעידת אדמה
Study explains why earthquakes in Turkey not felt in Israel
Seismic study reveals Dead Sea Fault and East Anatolian Fault are not tectonically linked, contrary to popular belief altering the understanding of seismic risk in the region 
ynet correspondents | 11:26 | 11.26.24
הריסות בית בקיבוץ בארי
Restoration or commemoration: Should homes in Gaza border towns be rebuilt or the destruction preserved?
As war in Gaza continues, some residents want rebuilding to begin so they can return home, while others feel the destroyed homes should remain as is to preserve the stories of the victims of the October 7 Hamas massacre
Matan Tzuri | 07:44 | 11.26.24
גן לאומי ים קיסריה
Nature lovers rejoice! Multiple new Israeli national parks ready for visitors
New reserves include Israel's first marine national park in Caesarea; the initiative preserves geological and ecological treasures, expands protected marine areas, and enhances tourism and education while respecting natural habitats
Ilana Curiel | 07:38 | 11.26.24
מעשנות לבנות שתועדו על ידי החוקרים בים המלח
Underwater salt chimneys are early indicators of sinkholes in the Dead Sea, study
German researchers discovered 'white smokers' on the Dead Sea floor, formed by interactions between mineral-rich groundwater and the lake’s extremely high salt content and serves as an important early indicator of dangerous formation
Yogev Israeli | 07:31 | 11.25.24
העיט מתאושש
Greater spotted eagle saved by IDF reservist in northern Israel
During a hike with his five children, Matan Avraham spotted an injured greater spotted eagle; he rescued the bird and alerted wildlife rescue volunteers who transported it to a wildlife hospital, where it is recovering from two gunshot wounds to its wing
Yair Kraus | 09:13 | 11.21.24
יוון שריפה שריפת יער פרברי אתונה
Can your smartphones warn you of impending forest fires?
Tel Aviv University researchers find smartphones can collect weather data to predict fire risks; using sensors for temperature and humidity, they develop method to assess fire danger, turning public data into valuable early warnings for extreme conditions
Ynet correspondents | 23:43 | 11.18.24
ים המלח
Judaism in a flash: Haredi man becomes photography enthusiast
Moshe Berenstein, a once-conventional yeshiva student now documents the breathtaking yet rapidly disappearing landscapes of the Dead Sea; despite societal norms, his lens reveals the natural beauty and poignant transformations of this unique environment
Assaf Kamar | 18:19 | 11.17.24
יצחק הרצוג
Herzog cancels participation in UN climate summit amid security threats
President's office cites recent situation assessment and Azerbaijan's proximity to Tehran as reasons for him backing out of speaking in COP29
Itamar Eichner, Yaron Drukman | 22:48 | 11.16.24
פטריות כמהין לבנות
White truffles, Italy's gold, menaced by climate change
Deep in dense forests of Piedmont in northwestern Italy, frantic search underway for prized 'Alba truffle,' better known as white truffle; scarcity of culinary treasure increasingly impacting livelihood of local truffle hunters
AFP | 15:55 | 11.15.24
עגולשון שחור הגחון
Conservationists rush to save species from war
Nature reserve launches operation to remove Hula painted frog from rocket, drone attacks that could wipeout entire population, relocating them to Jerusalem zoo
Ilana Curiel | 09:34 | 11.14.24
Participants listen to speeches during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku on November 13, 2024
At COP29, Azerbaijan navigates climate goals amid complex geopolitical ties
UN climate  summit host Azerbaijan's attempt to lead in renewable energy faces challenges due to its reliance on fossil fuels and complex regional alliances
Jacob Wirtschafter/The Media Line | 09:36 | 11.13.24
ההרס בעיר ולנסיה לאחר גשמי הסערה והשיטפונות שפגעו במזרח ספרד
Climate change driving frequent extreme weather events, study
Research by the Alfred Wegener Institute suggests that without current global warming, the severe damage to life and property from these events would likely have been less intense
Yogev Israeli | 11:38 | 11.11.24
יוגה עם גורי כלבים
Yes, puppy yoga is a real trend, but animal welfare activists want it banned
 Dogs running among humans practicing yoga at first glance looks pretty cute, but in practice animal organizations around the world say that this could seriously harm the puppy's welfare; In Israel there is no legislation on the practice, and this is how the puppy yoga centers operate there without any roadblocks; Puppy yoga businesses in Israel don't see a problem
Yogev Israeli | 17:01 | 11.10.24
אלמוג שאיבד את הצבעים הססגוניים
In first, coral reef in Gulf of Eilat turns white due to global warming
The coral reefs did not remain unaffected by the extreme heat wave experienced in the summer of 2024, and due to being unable to sweat, the corals chose to shed their vibrant colors; 'Although the resilience of Eilat's corals is exceptionally high on a global scale, it turns out that even they have a tipping point' expert says  
Ilana Curiel | 08:30 | 11.06.24
הכלונסית המעוצה לפני (משמאל) ובזמן הפיצוץ
The science behind Israel's exploding mushrooms
Watch: Man in northern Negev seen picking up dry-looking mushroom from the ground and tossing it back down, but to his surprise, the mushroom explodes, releasing a fine rust-brown powder; so, what’s the scientific explanation behind this?
Yogev Israeli | 19:09 | 11.05.24
סכנה לבעלי החיים
Israel ranks 145th in global nature preservation index
Nature Conservation Index, developed by Israeli experts, reveals worrying data on the country's lack of preservation efforts which are comparable to Egypt and Iran
Ilana Curiel | 14:58 | 10.30.24
אובך כבד בתל אביב
Israel covered by dust from the east after the coldest night in 33 years
Elderly, young children, pregnant woman and those suffering from hear and lung disease are urged to remain indoors and avoid physical exertion
Ilana Curiel | 15:33 | 10.25.24
פלשו גם לחופי הים התיכון. קיפוד ים
Environmentalists map sea urchin population after plague
Disease wipes out most of the marine creatures in the Gulf of Eilat but their population grows in the Mediterranean, where they are an invasive species that endangers biodiversity 
Ilana Curiel | 14:02 | 10.21.24
התחממות גלובלית
The hottest day – Breaking heat records again and again
Three main factors have contributed to the breaking of heat records again this year; human activity, the configuration of the continents, and the El Niño phenomenon, of these, only the first is within our control
Itamar Karbi/ Weizmann Institute of Science | 22:44 | 10.18.24
שריפה בבניאס התחתון
Since October 7, 84,000 acres of land in northern Israel ravaged by wildfires
Since start of war in Gaza, wildfires in Israel have burned 84,000 acres, mainly in the northern region and Golan Heights, as well as in the West Bank; Visitor numbers to nature reserves dropped 38%; restoring the damage 'will take time'
Yaron Drukman | 21:28 | 10.06.24
מבול וקורמורן
Wonderful world: Nature photographers wrap up Jewish year
The Israeli Nature Photography Association publishes a series of photographs of Israel's beautiful landscapes and nature from the last year in light of Rosh Hashanah
Yogev Israeli | 18:33 | 10.04.24
ילנה טרופנוב. מגיעה פעמיים בשבוע לקיבוץ
Freed hostage takes care of cats at Gaza border while waiting for her son to come home
Yelena Trufanova visits kibbutz Nir Oz twice a week to feed the cats and leave them water while her son, Sasha, remains a hostage in Gaza; 'The most important thing to me is for Sasha to come home safe and sound, along with everyone else'  
Matan Tzuri | 20:34 | 09.30.24
משפחת העגורים הראשונה השנה באגמון
Cranes return to Lake Hula despite falling rockets
Even a war will not stop the migrating cranes from making their annual stop in northern Israel; 'The security situation and the sounds of war could create a very challenging situation for the cranes'
Ynet | 11:04 | 09.26.24
Supermoon
It's a bird... it's a plane... no, it's Supermoon!
Skywatchers will enjoy a Supermoon and a partial lunar eclipse on Tuesday night; The Supermoon appears 14% brighter and 7% larger, while the partial eclipse casts a subtle shadow on the moon
Dr. Igal Patel | 11:08 | 09.17.24
אלמוגנית (Favites)
Antibiotics and laxatives found in Gulf of Eilat corals, study finds
Drug residues found in significant amounts found in shallow waters at depths of 5 to 12 meters and in deep waters at 30 to 40 meters show that human activity is polluting even remote marine environments
Ynetnews | 17:29 | 09.12.24
הפומלות של בארי יגיעו בקרוב לשווקים
Pomelo harvesting resumes in Kibbutz Be'eri
Locals and volunteers arrive in droves to help community pick ripe pomelos from orchards in the southern community which has suffered greatly on and since October 7
Matan Tzuri | 11:32 | 09.12.24
One project, on Ahad Ha'am Street in Tel Aviv, where an energy storage system is installed to operate the robotic parking lot during a power outage
New backup system offers energy security as war raises fears of power outages
Parkomat, an Israeli company, has launched Power BackUp, a system providing up to 72 hours of electricity during power outages for residential buildings; this solution offers a quieter, more reliable alternative to generators
The Media Line | 08:38 | 09.10.24
גיטרן בחוף מעגל מיכאל
The Israel beach turned nursery habitat for endangered guitarfish
A University of Haifa study found that the coastal strip between in central Israel serves as a nursery habitat for young Atlantic guitarfish, and the researchers urge the area be declared a marine nature reserve to protect these rare fish 
Ilana Curiel | 17:35 | 09.09.24
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