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Amid tensions with China, Japan extracts rare earth elements from deep ocean

Sediments containing elements vital to multiple industries were extracted from 6,000 meters in the Pacific by a Japanese drilling ship to curb reliance on China, as environmental groups warn deep-sea mining threatens ecosystems

Yogev Israeli, AFP | 02.02.26

Forecast: hotter-than-usual weekend ahead of cooling and rain Monday

Temperatures will rise through Sunday, with stronger winds and possible haze in the south and a chance of light rain in the north overnight; a marked cooling is expected Monday, mainly in the center and south, with local rain from the evening, mainly in the north

ynet | 01.30.26

Environment minister pelted with coal at fiery power plant pollution debate

Woman hurls coal at Idit Silman during a heated hearing on the Orot Rabin plant; minister unharmed, suspect detained for questioning

Raanan Ben-Zur, Ilana Curiel | 01.29.26

Forecast: showers and cooler temperatures expected before gradual warming

Rain will gradually ease from the afternoon, with fog expected overnight in the north; temperatures will rise slightly tomorrow, warm further on Monday, then cool on Tuesday to near seasonal averages

ynet | 01.24.26

At the heart of every Medjool date is an ancient palm

A legal battle over industrial pollution led researchers to a startling discovery in the Arava: a wild palm grove thousands of years old, belonging to a rare species never documented here and linked genetically to every domesticated date we eat

Dror Feuer | 01.23.26

How do fish sound? Israeli researchers use AI to decode underwater feeding noises | Listen

By listening to the sounds fish make while eating, Israeli researchers say they can tell whether fish are hungry, stressed or sick, offering fish farmers a real-time tool to optimize feeding, cut costs and reduce environmental damage

Ilana Curiel | 01.14.26

Advanced EV battery recycling plant opens in Israel with Environmental Ministry approval

Israel just launched its first-ever licensed EV battery recycling plant in Arad, a major leap for clean tech and sustainability; With backing from global auto giants, this groundbreaking facility is reshaping the future of green industry.

ynet Global | 01.06.26

Drought, fires and breakthroughs: the environment in 2025

From historic droughts and devastating fires to geopolitical threats and scientific breakthroughs, 2025 exposed the growing pressure on nature and society in Israel and worldwide, alongside emerging technologies offering cautious hope

Yael Maslaton, Zavit | 12.31.25

Winter is back: heavy rain, strong winds and flood risk

A full-fledged winter Saturday marks the start of a multiwave rain system lasting through Monday, with urban flooding and flash floods in southern streams expected; peak conditions include winds up to 100 kph and 5-meter waves, with road closures possible

Ilana Curiel | 12.27.25

Weather forecast: rain expected early week, stormier weather arriving Wednesday

Local showers are possible today and tomorrow, with a storm system bringing rain and thunderstorms from Wednesday in the north and center, spreading to the northern Negev; officials warn of flooding along the coast and in the lowlands, and of flash floods in the Jordan Valley, Judean Desert and Dead Sea

ynet | 12.08.25

Weather forecast: unseasonable heat with cooler weather and flood risk by Saturday

Temperatures will be hotter than usual today and continue rising Friday, with light local rain and haze possible; a change arrives Saturday with cooler weather and rain starting in the south and spreading nationwide; Sunday will bring a sharper drop in temperatures

ynet | 12.04.25

Weather forecast: Weekend warmup expected before local rain arrives Sunday

Temperatures will rise in the mountains and inland, with brisk winds in the north and center; local showers are expected Sunday in northern and central Israel with cooler weather, followed by light rain and further cooling Monday

ynet | 11.28.25

Weather forecast: Unseasonable heat, hail and sudden floods

Temperatures will dip but remain warmer than usual; overnight, weather will shift with showers and isolated thunderstorms starting in the north and spreading to the center; tomorrow brings local rain, with warming expected Wednesday

ynet | 11.24.25

Environment Minister Silman says green groups are 'fighting the state'

Silman accused environmental groups of 'fighting the state' after they petitioned High Court to restore their seats on planning committees, escalating a dispute over environmental policy and public representation

Itamar Eichner, Ilana Curiel | 10.26.25

Environment minister flies to UN event she cannot attend as ministry sees mass exodus, budget cuts

Minister Idit Silman is flying to New York for a UN climate event scheduled on Rosh Hashanah, but as an observant Jew she cannot attend on the holiday; trip overlaps Netanyahu’s visit, while her ministry faces budget cuts, stalled plans and senior resignations

Shani Ashkenazi | 09.21.25

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