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Shai Torgeman, a doctoral candidate at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, stands in one of the university's research greenhouses.

Israeli scientists develop drought-resistant tomatoes

The new variety, expected to hit supermarket shelves in the near future, can grow with half as much water; tomato prices are expected to surge by 25% over the coming year, and other crops - such as onions, garlic and many more fruits and vegetables - are likely to be influenced as well

TheMediaLine | 16:43 | 03.29.23

Dr. Nicole Benjamin-Fink with a rhino in the field

How an Israeli conservationist fights animal poaching all over the globe

Dr. Nicole Benjamin-Fink is taking her love for animals to the next level, engaging with political leaders and creating alternative income avenues for poachers to dismantle a worldwide industry that makes billions off killing and smuggling wildlife

Ilana Curiel | 20:09 | 03.26.23

World on 'thin ice' as UN climate report gives stark warning

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change new report calls for an end to new fossil fuel exploration and rich countries quitting coal, oil and gas by 2040; 'We are not on the right track but it's not too late,' says report co-author

Noa Fischer, Associated press | 15:14 | 03.20.23

Spectacular: Thousands of storks gracing Israeli skies

Making their way from Africa to Europe for their spring migration, a large flock spotted flying through northern Israel, stopping to rest and feed; environmental officials say it is Israel's responsibility to supply them with safe and resource-rich sites for them

Ynet | 15:32 | 03.19.23

The answer to Israel's water crisis might be blowing in the wind

A new Israeli-made wind turbine allows to desalinate water without the need for electricity; Technion's invention might create a revolution in the availability of desalinated water worldwide

Johnathan Sher/ZAVIT Science and Environment News Agency | 18:26 | 03.17.23

fat Ovadia-Luski, chairwoman of KKL-JNF, left, speaks to Karine Bolton, director of international relations, center, and Anat Gold, director of the Central Region

How women of KKL-JNF shaping future of Israel’s forests

First woman to head Israel’s largest green organization says she hopes to improve female representation in the institution, and maintain close ties with other countries on climate change agenda

The Media Line | 08:43 | 03.17.23

לא כל שיטות ההסוואה יעילות באותה מידה. לטאה מסווה את עצמה

On Purim, see nature's costumes to deter predators

Researchers show some creatures whose camouflage abilities allow them to blend into their surroundings, while others use motion camouflage or to trick predators by having eye-like markings on parts of their body other than their head

Mai Sadeh, Davidson Institute of Science Education | 14:31 | 03.07.23

The two brightest planets - Jupiter and Venus in a rare planetary conjunction

Throughout February, celestial bodies were closing the distance to each other and are expected to overlap each other and align with Earth

Moshe Glantz, Dennis Bihler | 22:59 | 03.01.23

Palestinian farmers burn waste just outside the West Bank settlement of Petsael

West Bank Israelis say Palestinian waste fires are ‘killing us slowly’

'We report and the feeling is that there is no response. The suffering is daily – you cannot play outside, do sports, or go on a walk,' says concerned resident

i24NEWS | 23:31 | 02.23.23

Wounded owl regains sight, freed into wild

bird hurt by car, transferred to a Jewish National Fund rehabilitation center, where it received treatment, and its condition was stabilized it was released back to nature

Noa Fisher | 17:05 | 02.22.23

Mystery of 'strange plant' found inside salt cave of Dead Sea

After an extreme excursion into the depths of a salt cave, researchers uncover what looks like a photosynthesis-defying plant; cave expert, who originally stumbled upon it, says scientists told him he was hallucinating

Assaf Kamar | 12:17 | 02.19.23

Guide to Darom Adom — southern Israel's annual flower festival

Nature celebration includes variety of activities and guided tours, strawberry and vegetable picking, agricultural tours, a variety of creative workshops and food carts with local produce

Gilad Carmeli | 23:26 | 02.13.23

Seismic waves are seen on a screen during a demonstration of a new earthquake early warning system which triggers sirens if a nationwide network of 120 seismic monitoring stations detects a strong earthquake, at the Geological Survey of Israel in Jerusalem, February 7, 2022

Third earthquake rattles Israel in less than 24 hours

Civilians report tremor mostly felt in northern Israel; Israeli Geological Survey says 4.1-magnitude shock's epicenter located near Syria-Lebanon border

Ynet reporters | 22:42 | 02.08.23

אילוסטרציה רעידת אדמה רעש סייסמומטר סיסמומטר

Minor earthquake jolts Israel again

Civilians report feeling yet another temblor in different parts of central Israel and West Bank as concerns of severe shock continue to mount; 'I was lying in bed when I felt it shaking'

Ynet reporters | 18:13 | 02.08.23

How trees help save lives during earthquakes

Roots of plants and trees naturally disperse seismic waves to reduce the effects of an earthquake, therefore experts recommend planting trees near buildings in quake-prone areas to minimize damage

Professor Adi Wolfson | 14:23 | 02.07.23

Storm Barbara paints parts of Israel white on coldest day of winter

Collapsed trees, fallen traffic lights, torn rooftops and flooded roads are just some of the damages brought on by the relentless storm going into its second day in Israel; weather set to be back to seasonal average by weekend

Danny Roup, Elisha Ben-Kimon | 13:55 | 02.07.23

Explainer: Why was the Turkey-Syria earthquake so bad?

On average, there are fewer than 20 quakes over 7.0 magnitude in any year, thus making this one severe; experts say death toll may be in the thousands, and could be even tens of thousands

Reuters | 20:35 | 02.06.23

Israel not prepared for major earthquake, experts say

After powerful tremor in Turkey and Syria, expert says governmental body on earthquake preparedness hasn't convened since 2016 as over 80,000 buildings in Israel not build to withstand strong shocks

Sharon Kidon, Ishay Shnerb, Israel Moskovitz, Attila Somfalvi | 14:47 | 02.06.23

Israel bracing for winter storm Barbara

Storm, coming from Europe expected to bring strong winds accompanied by rain hail, and snow on northern peaks; Jerusalem not likely to see significant snowfall

Danny Roup, Alexandra Lukash | 17:39 | 02.05.23

A general view shows a church on the coast of the Sea of Galilee in northern Israel, January 23, 2023

Israel refills the Sea of Galilee, supplying Jordan on the way

The new network will let Israel double the amount of water it sells to neighboring Jordan under a broader water-for-energy deal forged through a working, although often fractious, relationship

Reuters | 15:46 | 01.30.23

An ultra-Orthodox Jewish man buys disposable plastic dishes in Jerusalem's Mea Shearim neighborhood, Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. Israel's new government is in the process of repealing a new tax on single-use plastics. Ultra-Orthodox Jews, who have large families and use large quantities of disposable cups, plates and cutlery, say the tax unfairly targeted them

In Israel, disposable plastics trigger culture war, test Netanyahu

New right-wing government is in the process of repealing a tax on single-use plastics, since ultra-Orthodox, who have large families and use mass quantities of disposable cutlery, say the tax unfairly targets them

Associated Press | 11:29 | 01.30.23

5.9 magnitude earthquake rattles Mediterranean, felt in Israel

Geological Survey says the tremor's epicenter was off the coast of Turkey, and was felt in Israeli coastal cities - alongside Cyprus, Syria, Lebanon and Egypt

Ynet | 15:55 | 01.25.23

Israel seeing driest winter in almost 60 years, scientists say

Scant precipitation sees Sea of Galilee water level rise later into chilly season than ever, raising drought concerns

i24NEWS | 18:37 | 01.22.23

Sea to home: Israel’s desalination plants addressing water scarcity

Without desalination plants, which provide around 75% of country's drinking water, Israel would have been parched due to lack of natural resources

i24NEWS | 23:17 | 01.16.23

Worrying trend: Israel is a world leader in plastic waste

Studies repeatedly place Israelis among world's top polluters, with Tel Aviv's beaches marked as containing the highest amount of waste in the Mediterranean

i24NEWS, Ynet | 13:49 | 01.14.23

Why Israeli winters cause wildlife to thrive

Nature and Parks Authority ecologist says some species are more active compared to summer, while plants adapt and develop strategies to make the most of rain; adds Israeli winter is actually full of life

Noam Fisher | 13:48 | 01.04.23

Israel to scrap single-use plastic tax despite environmental concerns

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's first decision in his hew office was issuing a directive to cancel the levy imposed by previous government on plastic plates and utensils, as well as sugary drinks

Gad Lior, Ilana Curiel | 21:32 | 01.01.23

Israeli photographer catches rare snap of hunting golden eagle

In rare footage, golden eagle clutching onto a tortoise mid-air in order to drop it on a rock, a frequent tactic eagles use to crack the shell and devour the reptile, 'This is one of the largest and most daring predators', nature photographer says

Ilana Curiel | 16:03 | 12.15.22

Damage from the Ashalim Creek disaster in 2017

Israel slaps ICL with record fine over disastrous chemical spill

A massive acid spill from the ICL Rotem plant polluted the Ashalim Creek west of the Dead Sea in 2017 and caused serious damage to fauna and flora along the riverbed

Ilana Curiel | 13:17 | 12.15.22

"אנחנו בונים על הגשמים, שמאחרים להגיע השנה". שושני

Israeli farmers fear severe wheat crop damage amid rainless December

Insurance Fund for Natural Risks in Agriculture says most wheat fields in Israel have no irrigation infrastructure, and with no storm systems on the horizon, damage from lack of precipitation to agriculture could reach millions

Yair Kraus | 12:48 | 12.12.22

'Agrovoltacis' in Israel's desert used to fight world hunger

The self-sufficient toolbox allows for crops to grow, while creating electricity through solar panels - 'the main idea is to harvest the sun twice'; Those benefiting most from this innovation are mostly remote communities, such as indigenous populations, smaller farms, kibbutzim

i24NEWS | 19:54 | 12.04.22

Israel considers technical means to save birds from electrocution

Studies show birds collide with high voltage wires in Israel at rate of no less than 200 incidents per kilometer every year; drone efficacy being tested to install devices able to warn birds of danger

Noa Fisher | 12:24 | 11.28.22

Beekeepers in Gaza are struggling due to climate change

Gaza beekeepers who survived blockade struggle with unstable climate

With cold spells and massive rainstorms keeping the bees from pollinating, Gazan apiculturists see honey production plummet to previously unseen lows

Reuters | 20:12 | 11.22.22

A Palestinian worker collects newly made egg trays, manufactured from recycled paper waste in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, November 10, 2022

Gaza's chicken farmers rejoice in recycled egg trays

Akram Al-Amour began recycling paper waste to try to reduce the emissions caused by burning it, and found an alternative to plastic that could contribute to improving economic conditions

Reuters | 15:32 | 11.15.22

Big amounts of food thrown into the garbage

Food waste cost Israel NIS 21.3 billion in 2021

Annual report says a total of 2.6 tons of food, of which about half could have been saved, was thrown away at an estimated cost of 2.19 billion USD; Israel is ranked last among OCED countries in number of policies implemented to tackle phenomenon

Ynet | 13:24 | 11.14.22

Marine life off the coast of northern Israel

Israel rushes to protect marine life as Mediterranean warms

Climate change, invasive species and explosive human activity are threatening what remains of the eastern Mediterranean's severely impacted ecosystems but researchers say key species have bounced back

Associated Press | 09:39 | 11.14.22

Study shows Eilat's Red Sea waters absorbs much greenhouse gas

With the help of a 'biological pump', carbon is transformed by photosynthesis into solid organic matter that sinks to the seafloor and is eliminated from the ecologic system - this could help commercial companies reduce carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere

Ynet | 21:02 | 11.10.22

Einav Mayzlish-Gati, Director of the Israel Plant Gene Bank holds a palmful of seeds at the Volcani Institute in Rishon LeZion, Israel November 3, 2022.

COP27: Israel harnessing DNA of bygone wild crops to enhance food supply

In an attempt to combat food shortages caused by climate change, Israeli scientists build a unique wild crop Gene Bank that is less susceptible to extreme weather conditions

Reuters | 12:48 | 11.10.22

Flood warnings issued as first winter storm hits Israel

Storm brings heaviest rainfall since start of season and low temperatures but all expected to pass by late Wednesday; most rain recorded in central area around International airport

Danny Roup, Sivan Hilai | 09:59 | 11.08.22

Herzog to meet Egypt's Sisi on sidelines of UN climate summit

President to head delegation to COP27 in neighbor to the south; in first, Israel will set up its own national pavilion for the conference, drawing criticism from some Egyptian politicians

Itamar Eichner | 22:30 | 11.06.22

Illegal construction waste dumps in northern Israel

Drones can help Israel fight illegal waste dumps, study shows

Researchers assess construction waste dumped at unauthorized sites could be recycled through aerial mapping via drones and use of environmentally-economic models

i24NEWS | 20:58 | 11.02.22

Two Asiatic lion cubs born in Israel's Biblical Zoo

Zoo partners with European Association of Zoos and Aquaria to create a breeding program to preserve the endangered feline that once roamed the Israeli wilderness

Gilad Cohen | 19:47 | 11.02.22

Construction projects putting West Bank wildlife, landscape at risk

Spotted with ancient sites and a unique palette of flora and fauna, sprawling urbanization puts this natural wealth at peril; experts meet in West Bank to discuss conservation

Noa Fisher | 16:55 | 11.02.22

Over 2 tons of microplastics on Israel's coast - study

Tel Aviv University researchers warn of 'inevitable' exposure to tiny particles, the most polluted beaches being Tel Aviv and Hadera; The sources of the plastic pollution in Israel include food packaging, single-use plastic products and fishing nets

i24NEWS | 23:01 | 10.30.22

Oh heavens! Partial solar eclipse seen from Israel

The celestial phenomenon began in Israel at 12:58pm and ended a little more than two hours later, with the Moon covering more than 40% of the Sun’s disc at its peak

Dr. Yigal Patel, Yaron Drukman | 18:31 | 10.25.22

Why do some Israelis' shoe soles stick to the sidewalk?

A new bug species found in Israel is not harmful to the trees it lives on, but the sticky substance it secretes is causing more and more municipalities to look for a way to deal with it

Noa Fisher | 21:28 | 10.24.22

Israeli political parties faltering on climate change, survey shows

Based on statements from all of Israel's political parties, only 11 candidates likely to feature in next Knesset would lead environmental issues on behalf of their party, and not one from Netanyahu bloc

i24NEWS | 17:30 | 10.24.22

Israel brings UK lappet-faced vulture to breed and increase species population

Israel Nature and Parks Authority say the 11-year old vulture will join a breeding core in Israel's Negev in hopes to restore the species' population, which is now considered endangered

Ilana Curiel | 13:08 | 10.24.22

Partial solar eclipse that set to be visible from Israel

Celestial phenomenon will begin in Israel at 12:58pm Tuesday and peak at 2:11pm; warning: Do not observe the sun without aids specifically designed for observing the eclipse

Dr. Yigal Patel | 14:43 | 10.23.22

Plants that ‘come back from the dead’ could be key to growing crops on the moon

Team of researchers from Israel and abroad set out to discover which plants could survive in space ahead of 2025 Beresheet2 mission; 'the future of humanity will depend upon being able to reach the stars,' says research professor

TheMediaLine | 09:00 | 10.22.22

Israeli researchers crack secret to success of invasive species

Brown widow spider discovered in Tel Aviv in 1980s and has been wreaking havoc on ecosystem in Negev; scientists zero in on how invasive species managed to thrive far away from natural habitat

Ilana Curiel | 22:21 | 10.19.22

One man's trash is another's art: Israeli exhibition highlights impact of littering

Nature and Parks Authority inspectors turned scavenged garbage left behind throughout Israeli nature reserves into an important lesson about environmental stewardship

Gilad Carmeli | 21:37 | 10.11.22

False killer whale pack frolic with Eilat ranger in southern Israel

Nature and Parks Authority naval ranger says the pack of 10 whales show 'much interest in him' swimming alongside and around him on jet ski and as he enters water to film from close range

Ynet | 11:34 | 10.06.22

Hundreds of thousands of birds arrive in Israel as part of migration season

Jewish National Fund experts say over 150,000 birds of prey representing 27 various species that make up the migration flocks caught on camera by nature enthusiasts

Noa Fischer | 10:52 | 10.03.22

Eco-friendly alternatives for disposable plastic dishes during the holidays

Biodegradable disposable dishes, reusable dishes, and collective picnic sets can be the way for you to make a difference this holiday season - all the possible alternatives to plastic and their effects on the planet

Prof. Adi Wolfson | 08:43 | 09.25.22

Eco-damages from biblical times linger in southern Israel to this day, study finds

Study shows thousands of copper mining sites and sprawling metallurgical industry exhausted Timna Valley’s natural resources; 'in essence, they destroyed local environment completely,' researcher says

Ynet, i24NEWS | 18:43 | 09.22.22

שממית החומות המצרית. האם ראיתם אותה מחוץ לעין גדי?

Egyptian gecko threatens Israel's Arava region ecosystem

Tel Aviv University professor says Egyptian gecko can eat anything it is able to overcome, and has the potential to cause severe damage to any ecosystem; Israel's Nature and Parks Authority seeks help of local Arava residents in locating the species

Ilana Curiel | 18:00 | 09.20.22

Israel's Ramon Crater to close to public over defense system's testing

IDF Southern Command approves request for testing to be conducted for four days by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems; calls visitors and residents to keep away from site

Yoav Zitun | 14:06 | 09.18.22

Wheat plants growing as an experimental control group show signs of wheat stem rust disease

‘Revolution’ in gene tech aims to save world’s wheat from destructive fungi

Tel Aviv University researchers work with international colleagues to isolate genes that will prevent three forms of rust from devastating a global staple as humanity faces threats of climate change, population overload, and war

The Media Line | 14:37 | 09.14.22

Climate activists go on hunger strike in Jerusalem

Extinction Rebellion hunger strikers protest what they deem government's lax policy on climate change; 'my moral duty is to make sure that the government takes the climate crisis seriously,' says protest leader

Noa Fisher | 23:14 | 09.13.22

Environment

Israeli scientists develop drought-resistant tomatoes

TheMediaLine

How an Israeli conservationist fights animal poaching all over the globe

Ilana Curiel

World on 'thin ice' as UN climate report gives stark warning

Noa Fischer, Associated press

Spectacular: Thousands of storks gracing Israeli skies

Ynet

The answer to Israel's water crisis might be blowing in the wind

Johnathan Sher/ZAVIT Science and Environment News Agency

How women of KKL-JNF shaping future of Israel’s forests

The Media Line

On Purim, see nature's costumes to deter predators

Mai Sadeh, Davidson Institute of Science Education

The two brightest planets - Jupiter and Venus in a rare planetary conjunction

Moshe Glantz, Dennis Bihler

West Bank Israelis say Palestinian waste fires are ‘killing us slowly’

i24NEWS

Wounded owl regains sight, freed into wild

Noa Fisher

Mystery of 'strange plant' found inside salt cave of Dead Sea

Assaf Kamar

Guide to Darom Adom — southern Israel's annual flower festival

Gilad Carmeli

Third earthquake rattles Israel in less than 24 hours

Ynet reporters

Minor earthquake jolts Israel again

Ynet reporters

How trees help save lives during earthquakes

Professor Adi Wolfson

Storm Barbara paints parts of Israel white on coldest day of winter

Danny Roup, Elisha Ben-Kimon

Explainer: Why was the Turkey-Syria earthquake so bad?

Reuters

Israel not prepared for major earthquake, experts say

Sharon Kidon, Ishay Shnerb, Israel Moskovitz, Attila Somfalvi

Israel bracing for winter storm Barbara

Danny Roup, Alexandra Lukash

Israel refills the Sea of Galilee, supplying Jordan on the way

Reuters

In Israel, disposable plastics trigger culture war, test Netanyahu

Associated Press

5.9 magnitude earthquake rattles Mediterranean, felt in Israel

Ynet

Israel seeing driest winter in almost 60 years, scientists say

i24NEWS

Sea to home: Israel’s desalination plants addressing water scarcity

i24NEWS

Worrying trend: Israel is a world leader in plastic waste

i24NEWS, Ynet

Why Israeli winters cause wildlife to thrive

Noam Fisher

Israel to scrap single-use plastic tax despite environmental concerns

Gad Lior, Ilana Curiel

Israeli photographer catches rare snap of hunting golden eagle

Ilana Curiel

Israel slaps ICL with record fine over disastrous chemical spill

Ilana Curiel

Israeli farmers fear severe wheat crop damage amid rainless December

Yair Kraus

'Agrovoltacis' in Israel's desert used to fight world hunger

i24NEWS

Israel considers technical means to save birds from electrocution

Noa Fisher

Gaza beekeepers who survived blockade struggle with unstable climate

Reuters

Gaza's chicken farmers rejoice in recycled egg trays

Reuters

Food waste cost Israel NIS 21.3 billion in 2021

Ynet

Israel rushes to protect marine life as Mediterranean warms

Associated Press

Study shows Eilat's Red Sea waters absorbs much greenhouse gas

Ynet

COP27: Israel harnessing DNA of bygone wild crops to enhance food supply

Reuters

Flood warnings issued as first winter storm hits Israel

Danny Roup, Sivan Hilai

Herzog to meet Egypt's Sisi on sidelines of UN climate summit

Itamar Eichner

Drones can help Israel fight illegal waste dumps, study shows

i24NEWS

Two Asiatic lion cubs born in Israel's Biblical Zoo

Gilad Cohen

Construction projects putting West Bank wildlife, landscape at risk

Noa Fisher

Over 2 tons of microplastics on Israel's coast - study

i24NEWS

Oh heavens! Partial solar eclipse seen from Israel

Dr. Yigal Patel, Yaron Drukman

Why do some Israelis' shoe soles stick to the sidewalk?

Noa Fisher

Israeli political parties faltering on climate change, survey shows

i24NEWS

Israel brings UK lappet-faced vulture to breed and increase species population

Ilana Curiel

Partial solar eclipse that set to be visible from Israel

Dr. Yigal Patel

Plants that ‘come back from the dead’ could be key to growing crops on the moon

TheMediaLine

Israeli researchers crack secret to success of invasive species

Ilana Curiel

One man's trash is another's art: Israeli exhibition highlights impact of littering

Gilad Carmeli

False killer whale pack frolic with Eilat ranger in southern Israel

Ynet

Hundreds of thousands of birds arrive in Israel as part of migration season

Noa Fischer

Eco-friendly alternatives for disposable plastic dishes during the holidays

Prof. Adi Wolfson

Eco-damages from biblical times linger in southern Israel to this day, study finds

Ynet, i24NEWS

Egyptian gecko threatens Israel's Arava region ecosystem

Ilana Curiel

Israel's Ramon Crater to close to public over defense system's testing

Yoav Zitun

‘Revolution’ in gene tech aims to save world’s wheat from destructive fungi

The Media Line

Climate activists go on hunger strike in Jerusalem

Noa Fisher