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Environment
Spectacular danger: Watch as Yellowstone Park geyser catches visitors off-guard
Unexpected hydrothermal eruption in Yellowstone National Park sends clouds of steam and dust skyward, prompting visitor evacuations and area closure; The eruption, though minor compared to previous events, highlights the park's dynamic geological activity
Yogev Israely
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10:50 | 07.25.24
Earthquake felt in southern Israel, Jerusalem: 'Furniture moved, book fell off shelf'
Geological Survey of Israel recorded a magnitude 3.7 earthquake in Dead Sea region that was felt in Jerusalem, as well as Beer Sheva, Dimona, Eilat and Beit Shemesh
Roni Green Shaulov
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08:43 | 07.22.24
Israel's favorite seal Yulia spotted near Beirut
The Delphis Association reports that the monk seal, Yulia, was spotted north of Beirut a few weeks ago, and it is believed to be on her way to Turkey; She is unlikely to return to Israel's shores
Ilana Curiel
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17:54 | 07.11.24
Mount Etna's volcanic symphony decoded by seismic pioneers
A recent eruption in Italy sparks fresh studies using advanced anisotropic tomography, revealing new insights into the magma pathways beneath Europe's tallest and most active volcano which could revolutionize monitoring of volcanic activity worldwide
Yogev Israely
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10:38 | 07.11.24
Youths turn to clothes swapping to combat fashion industry's environmental impact
Fashion industry significant contributor to global carbon emissions, accounting for nearly 10% of total emissions, making it the second-largest polluter after oil and gas industry
Ynetnews
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20:52 | 07.09.24
Amid Hezbollah fire, Galilee and Golan burn as residents fight for every tree
Terror group launches endless rocket barrages and drone swarms to incinerate around 20,000 acres of Israel's north and cause enormous environmental damage to forests and nature reserves
Ilana Curiel
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15:32 | 07.07.24
What are Israel's most polluted beaches?
Thinking of escaping the heat by heading to the beach? It might be risky; new Health Ministry report indicates four-year high in detection of fecal bacteria in Mediterranean Sea
Adir Yanko, Ilana Curiel
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15:06 | 07.04.24
Israeli researcher's stunning photo captures prestigious international award
Tel Aviv University's Dr. Tom Shlesinger says waited near corals in relative darkness to snap award-winning photo to avoid disturbing them, using 2 flashlights positioned above corals when right moment arrived
Ilana Curiel
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18:02 | 07.03.24
Watch: Brown surgeonfish dance in the Gulf of Eilat ending tragically
The spawning dance of hundreds of brown surgeonfish attracted by the warm waters to the Coral Reef Reserve in Israel's southern most city, is interrupted by unwelcome guests
Ynetnews
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15:54 | 07.02.24
In photos: Once green Galilee now unrecognizable due to Hezbollah rockets
Amateur photographer Ya'ara Waxelbaum-Stahl has been documenting green orchards from her birthplace Kibbutz Bar'am for many years; After 8 months of Hezbollah attacks that have rocked northern Israel, most of it is now black, charred from fires, but she will not move: 'We do not intend to give up, where we uproot, we will also plant'
Yair Kraus
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12:44 | 07.01.24
Florida family sues NASA after house hit by Space Station debris
A 1.6-pound metal object from the International Space Station crashed through their home's roof
Ynetnews
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02:12 | 06.26.24
Everything you need to know about turbulence in flight: best seats, worst routes, what pilots really think
Turbulence prediction website Turbli ranks flight routes based on turbulence intensity. Which regions are the more turbulent?
Ynetnews
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04:23 | 06.24.24
Activists arrested after spraying Stonehenge with orange paint ahead of summer solstice
Just Stop Oil, an environmental activism group, called for a legally binding treaty to phase out fossil fuels by 2030, demanding an end to extracting and burning oil, gas, and coal
Ynetnews
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18:45 | 06.23.24
Watch swarm of jellyfish head to Israel's shores
Nature and Parks Authority marine biologist explains many jellyfish species arrive following extreme heat and warming seawater in the region
Yaron Drukman
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10:00 | 06.23.24
Enjoy Israel's beautiful nature in photographs
Members of the Israeli Nature Photography Association showcase images of wildlife and water, along with some beautiful landscapes
Ynetnews
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08:49 | 06.22.24
Pregnant viper snake rescued from an apartment in Haifa
The viper was rescued and examined by a snake catcher and an Israel Nature and Parks Authority, and was safely returned to the wild
Ynetnews
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09:18 | 06.21.24
Newly discovered deep-sea squid captured in video cradling eggs | Watch
A team of deep-sea scientists using robots discovered a brooding squid cradling around 30 to 40 unusually large translucent eggs
Ynetnews
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04:51 | 06.21.24
Your own 'Wednesday' chill-out: Goth gardens are now a thing
The goth gardening trend, featuring dark flowers, broken statuary, and a moody aesthetic, has gained popularity, with interest spiking after the release of the Netflix show 'Wednesday' in 2022
Ynetnews
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03:34 | 06.18.24
Dying from heat in Greece: Bodies of tourists found on islands as search on for missing people
Tourists from the US, the Netherlands and UK were found lifeless on several islands in Greece, after going for a walk during the extreme heat wave that hit the country
Ynet, News Agencies
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21:42 | 06.17.24
Rare mutation paints pandas in brown-and-white
The first brown Qinling panda, a female named Dandan, was discovered in 1985 in Shaanxi province
Ynetnews
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03:33 | 06.17.24
Freshwater first appeared on Earth 4 billion years ago, study finds
Research reveals that freshwater appeared 500 million years earlier than previously known, as analysis of zircon crystals discovered in Western Australia sheds new light on the formation of Earth's first freshwater reservoirs
Yogev Israely
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21:50 | 06.16.24
Nearly 13,000 acres in northern Israel burned by Hezbollah rockets
Northern Israel is just as much of a battlefield as the south was after October 7, and perhaps even more so; As skirmishes with Hezbollah intensify, trees, agricultural lands and especially wildlife all end up paying the price; 'Restoration will take years'
Ilana Curiel
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09:39 | 06.16.24
Hezbollah rocket fire burns wide swath of largest forest in Israel
Almost everything was lost in just two hours of Biriya forest fire, and 18 years of daily investment in rehabilitating the magical forest after the Second Lebanon War went up in flames; More than 14,000 acres believed burned in such fires since October 7
Ilana Curiel
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23:21 | 06.05.24
Bat-killing fungus confirmed to spread across US
Bat populations in Colorado, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and other states face significant declines due to rapid spread of deadly white-noise syndrome, a fungal disease that has killed millions of bats
Ynetnews
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08:35 | 06.05.24
Energy recovery from plastic waste: Israel's answer to plastic crisis
As Israel's landfills are overflowing, advanced waste-to-energy plants offer a fine solution, generating electricity or heat while keeping harmful emissions to a minimum
Jacques Sebag
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13:01 | 06.04.24
Dog that saved family in Be'eri in massacre, has died
Petel barked and chased terrorists away from Ben-Zvi family home in Be'eri; was left behind when family rescued and later wounded from shrapnel; 'We were told she held on a bit longer to be with us, and then she let go' family says
Ilana Curiel
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22:03 | 06.03.24
With his kayak totaled and waves crashing, Alberto clung to life for hours
After being capsized in his Kayak, Alberto Donskoy desperately called his friend for help; triggering a Netflix-worthy rescue operation that took place while sharks circled the stranded fisherman
Itamar Eichner
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00:00 | 06.01.24
Euclid Space Telescope's discovers 7 perpetual-night "rogue" planets
Scientists estimate there may be trillions of rogue planets throughout the Milky Way
Ynetnews
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01:08 | 05.30.24
Crows counting skills resemble those of human toddlers, new study finds
Crows can 'count' out loud by producing a specific number of caws in response to cues. The ability has not been observed in other non-human species
Ynetnews
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13:38 | 05.27.24
Climate change exacerbating turbulence during flights, experts warn
Severe turbulence incidents, like the one on a Singapore Airlines flight from London that resulted in one death and several injuries, have prompted concerns
Ynetnews
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13:24 | 05.27.24
Falcon fledgling rescued from apartment building in Holon
Israel Nature and Parks Authority inspector says pigeon net installed while kestrel fledglings were hidden in a nest near an AC unit, preventing parents from returning
Ynetnews
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21:15 | 05.19.24
These are the war-themed names Israelis are giving their dogs
Agriculture Ministry data reveals that the most popular name is Nova, associated with the Nova Music Festival massacre on October 7; IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi also receives special place among Israeli dogs - 'It's a big name for a small dog,' says Hila, who named her dog Herzi
Ilana Curiel
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11:29 | 04.28.24
This is how the Gaza war has damaged nature in Israel
War has presented a myriad of complex environmental and ethical challenges, ranging from the destruction and alteration of natural habitats to the threat of wildfires and the presence of stray dogs from Gaza
Ynetnews
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00:04 | 04.26.24
Solution to global cocoa crisis may come from Gaza border region
Amid soaring cocoa prices due to shortages worldwide, unique experiments by the Volcani Institute may lead to the development of a resilient Israeli cocoa strain capable of withstanding climate crises
Shani Ashkenazi, Yogev Israely
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13:07 | 04.25.24
Sahara dust paints Greece, Cyprus, red
Tourists and local Athenians flocked to hilltops to view the extraordinary marvel taking photos and videos to post on their social media platforms
Ynet, News Agencies
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12:35 | 04.24.24
Unprecedented winter: What's with the environment?
The climate crisis continues to break records even in winter, historic agreements to save animal migrations, and humanity is willing to pay more than previously thought to help mitigate the climate crisis
Yuval Rosenberg, Ph.D / Davidson Institute of Science
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09:31 | 04.20.24
Triple surprise: 3 hawk eagle chicks discovered in one nest in Judean desert
It's uncommon to discover three chicks in a single nest due to Cainism, where the dominant chick may harm its siblings in a competition for resources
Ilana Curiel
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12:50 | 04.08.24
Caution, snakes are waking up from hibernation
As summer approaches, snakes are emerging from their winter hibernation, and already two children from the north have been rushed to the hospital with viper bites; Here's how to avoid encounters with venomous snakes and what to do if you are bitten
Ilana Curiel, Yair Kraus
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13:01 | 04.02.24
Gasp for fresh air: Israel ranks 56th in Global Pollution Index
Bangladesh leads as globe's most polluted country, with India home to 83 of top 100 polluted cities; Israel fares slightly better than South Africa, Peru and Chile, yet lags behind Albania, Romania and Italy in cleanliness
Yaron Drukman
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11:59 | 03.21.24
Vultures' mating ritual captured in Negev reserve
Nature and Parks Authority volunteer documents mating ritual in the En Avdat Nature Reserve; Zin Nature Reserve head says 3 vultures sighted in the area, but there may be more
Ynetnews
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11:36 | 03.21.24
This Israeli innovation will make strawberries sweeter
Berry good news for fruit lovers: new Israeli development will let you order strawberries much sweeter than usual; the perfect strawberry could arrive as early as next season
Israel Moskovitz
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14:12 | 03.18.24
A 3.8-earthquake jolts northern Israel
Tremors felt from Tiberias and Karmiel in the Galilee to Hod Hasharon and Modi'in, with no damage reported
Israel Moskowitz, Yair Kraus
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14:45 | 03.13.24
The Arctic may have no ice left within a decade, study finds
University of Colorado Boulder researchers find alarming trend remains consistent across all future melting scenarios
Yogev Israely
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22:16 | 03.10.24
Oil spill, fertilizer leak from sinking of cargo ship highlight Houthi risk to Red Sea
US Central Command warns of 'environmental disaster' should unmitigated attacks by Iran proxy continue in critical waterway; aggravating concerns is Red Sea’s unique circular water patterns which operate essentially as a giant lagoon
Associated Press
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13:08 | 03.03.24
Indian Ocean impacts Middle Eastern precipitation, study
Israeli researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem find temperature changes in the Indian Ocean during summer could be used as indicator for early rainfall in the region
Yogev Israely
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09:34 | 03.03.24
Nature's spectacle: captivating photos of northern Israel's pristine waterfalls
Photographer Meir Zalaznik ventured out into nature and returned with breathtaking photos, tinged with longing for quieter days
Asaf Rozen
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12:00 | 02.29.24
Extreme drought leaves ecological systems vulnerable, shows worldwide study joined by Israel
Tel Aviv University researcher who took part in the new study says its unprecedented scale and results should make Israel invest in climate change plans
Ynet
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12:28 | 02.25.24
Ed the hyena loses leg to trap, triumphantly returns to the wild
Palestinian finds Ed trapped and facilitates his transfer for treatment before being moved to southern Israel nature reserve, where ecologists monitored his ability to survive in the wild
Ilana Curiel
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14:59 | 02.22.24
A winter view of the Golan Heights' majestic splendor
Typically, the Golan Heights is a top nature trip destination now, but due to the war and rising tensions in the north, we can only enjoy it through nature photographer Rafi Koren's captures of the northern and central Golan
Rafi Koren
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12:58 | 02.19.24
Surge in number of wildlife poisoning incidents since start of war
Nature and Parks Authority expert says 16 poisoning incidents have been identified, resulting in the deaths of 75 wild animals
Ynetnews
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14:36 | 02.14.24
Israeli beaches engulfed by plastic waste after storms
Every year, vast quantities of plastic waste end up in the sea, and following the recent storms in Israel, a significant amount of this waste was deposited onto several Israeli beaches
Ilana Curiel
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18:18 | 02.12.24
Growing a new future for Israel - rare look into Tu Bishvat in pre-state Israel
Israel stands as one of the world's only nations where the number of trees has increased over the past century, largely owing to the rich traditions of this holiday; explore vintage archive photos of tree-planting ceremonies to discover the roots of this beautiful tradition
Ynetnews
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08:23 | 01.25.24
7 gazelles poisoned near Gaza border
Nature and Parks Authority says inspectors conducting searches to locate source of poisoning and prevent additional incidents
Ynetnews
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23:09 | 01.22.24
Rare whale shark spotted in Gulf of Eilat
Israel's Nature and Parks Authority reported that a 9-meter-long whale shark, which is considered an endangered species, arrived in the Gulf of Eilat in search of food
Ynetnews
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07:53 | 01.22.24
These East Coast cities are literally sinking, study shows
Highly populated areas such as New York City, Baltimore, Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Long Island are experiencing rapid subsidence, heightening risk to critical infrastructures like roads, flight paths, building foundations, railway lines and pipelines
Ynetnews
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17:23 | 01.11.24
Thousands of jellyfish clog up coastal Israeli power plant
Phenomenon typical during warm summer months, but rising Mediterranean Sea temperatures is bringing jellyfish to the Israeli shores even in winter
Raanan Ben-Zur
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17:50 | 01.09.24
Through the lens: the beauty of Israel's nature
Nature photographers capture the rich variety of the country's flora and fauna as you've never seen before
Ynet
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10:16 | 01.08.24
Jordan on a mission to save its ancient olive trees
Some trees, dating back thousands of years to the Roman era and sharing ancestry with those in Spain, Italy and Cyprus, are at risk without government intervention to protect this revered symbol of the kingdom
Yogev Israely, AFP
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20:48 | 12.17.23
Greta Thunberg, next to Palestinian flag, calls COP 'another betrayal and stab in back'
The Swedish climate activist posed again with flags and signs supporting the Palestinians; At the same time, she attacked the agreement signed by about 200 countries at the climate conference in Dubai
Reuters
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12:51 | 12.17.23
Dubai climate conference not immune from pro-Palestinian demonstrations
COP28 conference organizers have disallowed displaying the Palestinian flag, so like-minded activists are resorting to displaying a watermelon (green and red, much like the flag) and chanting 'Free Palestine' to make their point; Israeli delegation: 'They stand for human rights, but only if the people are not Jewish'
Reuters
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10:04 | 12.04.23
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