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What causes cloud iridescence? The science of rainbow-colored clouds

Cloud iridescence is a rare optical phenomenon in which sunlight interacts with tiny particles in clouds, creating rainbow-like colors that turn the sky into a striking display

Yogev Israeli | 05.06.26

Green burial’s quiet revolution: human composting gains ground

More Americans are turning to green burial and other sustainable alternatives, finding comfort in the idea that death can return life to nature while reducing environmental harm

Yogev Israeli, AP | 05.06.26

משמאל (עם קולר GPS) וקרניים שבורות זהו בן-גוריון - שיאן המרחקים המתועד של היעלים בישראל (50 ק"מ הלוך חזור בעונת חיזור אחת). מימינו זהו זכר בוגר צעיר ממנו שנקרא הרצל (שהוא בעל קרבה משפחתית לבן גוריון, אך לא הבן שלו - אביו של הרצל הוא זכר בוגר מעין גדי שנקרא פסח).

Israel’s ‘king of the cliffs’ is fighting to survive in a fragile desert world

The Nubian ibex, a symbol of Israel’s desert cliffs, can walk on near-vertical rock faces and change its appearance with the seasons; researcher Dr. Jonathan Tichon explains why the species remains vulnerable, why water is its weak point and why feeding it can be deadly

Yael Maslaton, Zavit | 05.01.26

Detecting fire before it spreads: new technology aims to protect forests in Israel and beyond

New wildfire technologies are shifting the focus from firefighting to early detection, using AI, drones, satellites and sensors to help stop fires before they spread

Jenia Yurkovsky | 04.27.26

מכלית נפט עולה באש לאחר שנפגעה מתקיפה איראנית במפרץ הפרסי

War with Iran drives surge in emissions as strikes on oil and infrastructure fuel climate impact

First two weeks of fighting released nearly 5.6 million tons of greenhouse gases; researchers warn prolonged conflict could rival emissions of dozens of countries combined

Yogev Israeli | 03.26.26

צב הים החום המת שאותר בחוף אכזיב, עם קרס וחוט דיג בפיו

Two dead sea turtles found in northern Israel marine reserve entangled in fishing gear

One turtle discovered at the Achziv Marine Reserve had a hook and fishing line lodged in its mouth, as conservationists warn fishing gear remains a major threat to the protected species along Israel’s Mediterranean coast

Yogev Israeli | 03.10.26

ספינת הקידוח היפנית "צ'יקיו", שביצעה כריית יסודות נדירים מעומק של 6 קילומטרים באוקיינוס השקט

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

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