Environment
עופרים שנתפסו בכפר הפלסטיני בית סירא
Dozens of exotic animals rescued in Israeli raid on illegal wildlife trade in West Bank
Mountain gazelles, hyenas, vervet monkeys and rare birds among animals found in Palestinian village; 3 suspects under investigation for illegal wildlife possession and trafficking
Ilana Curiel, Yogev Israeli | 12:23 | 05.15.25
יפן מתקן ה גרעין פוקושימה ב יום התחלת הזרמת המים הרדיואקטיביים ל אוקיינוס
Israel selects site for first nuclear power plant
The plant is set to be built in southern Israel, despite local opposition and safety concerns over nuclear risks and Israel’s non-signatory status to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. Other sites were ruled out over proximity to Gaza, a military base, and population centers
Ilana Curiel | 00:06 | 05.12.25
סחף בכניסה לשמורת הטבע עין גדי
Severe damage to Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, which will remain closed following flash flood
35 mm of rain in a short time caused severe damage at Ein Gedi — bridges, steps and trails were destroyed, the ancient synagogue was flooded, and rare vegetation was harmed; The reserve will remain closed until restoration is complete
Ilana Curiel | 12:48 | 05.08.25
חסידה פצועה במרכז האקלום באגמון החולה
Dozens of storks killed after colliding with power lines in northern Israel
Jewish National Fund chief ornithologist says received reports of more than 30 stork carcasses, and dozens more with severe fractures to their wings and legs, warning overhead power lines causing serious losses to ecosystem
Ilana Curiel | 08:08 | 05.06.25
כיבוי שריפות בירושלים
Nature on the edge: What the Jerusalem fire tells us about a warming world
The devastating wildfires in the Jerusalem Hills rank among the most severe in Israel’s history; What do they reveal about our changing climate, and are they part of a growing trend  
Davidson Institute of Science | 10:44 | 05.05.25
שני בזים על עץ שנשרף
Jackals, porcupines and reptiles killed in Jerusalem wildfire: ‘They couldn’t escape’
Some 20,000 dunams of forest and open land burned in the Jerusalem hills; activists found carcasses of jackals, porcupines and chameleons; nests of honey buzzards, doves and owls likely destroyed: 'A devastating loss to biodiversity' 
Ilana Curiel | 21:48 | 05.02.25
פרט צעיר של צבי הנגב מקפץ
Nature photographers present Israel's Dorcas, Acacia gazelles on photos
The non-profit association of nature photographers promotes conservation, education and protection of nature and hope to raise awareness to environmental concerns
Yogev Israeli | 11:44 | 05.01.25
מפלס הכינרת עלה בדצמבר
As climate change rages on, Israel prepares for a future of severe drought
Water authority warns that reduced rainfall will increase drought events, straining water resources, challenging a growing population; plans desalination and infrastructure upgrades, to secure the country’s water future 
Ilana Curiel | 07:08 | 04.30.25
חיפושים בחוף נחל חדרה לאחר תקיפת הכריש
Self-defense attacks: Experts warn to stay out of sharks' space after deadly incident off Israeli coast
Study finds many shark bites are acts of self-defense, urging caution and respect for marine predators after fatal attack off Israeli coast
Yogev Israeli | 23:46 | 04.28.25
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Shark season in Hadera: Friendly giants, not Hollywood monsters
Many Israelis at Hadera’s beach ignored shark warnings, harassing the animals; parks officials admit, 'We have no enforcement power,' while locals slam messaging: 'They told everyone the sharks are vegetarian—what kind of ‘vegetarian shark’ eats a person?'
Oded Shalom | 10:39 | 04.27.25
תיעוד שתי כרישות מסוג עפרורי בחוף בית ינאי
Sharks spotted near swimmers on Israeli shore
A pair of dusky sharks is spotted just tens of meters from swimmers, causing panic at the beach; 'Warming sea temperatures are expanding the sharks’ roaming range along the coastline,' A marine biologist explains
Yogev Israeli | 18:39 | 04.17.25
חוף שבי ציון, הגליל המערבי
Pollution from Lebanon poses growing risk to Israel's shore, researchers warn
Recent study detects unusually high concentrations of pollutants along Lebanese coastline, including heavy metals such as mercury, lead and cadmium, as well as pharmaceutical residues and plastic-based compounds
Noa Gonen, Zavit | 13:06 | 04.17.25
שריפה בקליפורניה בגלל שינויי האקלים
Extreme heat could claim 2.3 million lives in Europe, study warns
A new study warns that without urgent action to address the climate crisis, extreme weather could claim the lives of up to 2.3 million people in European cities by the end of the century  
Dr. Dan Elhanati/ Davidson Institute of Science | 20:34 | 04.11.25
מדבר א-רובע אל-ח'אלי
Buried beneath the sand: Giant lake discovered swallowed by desert in Saudi Arabia
Researchers uncover evidence of a fertile area 9,000 years ago, shaped by heavy African monsoon rains; Ancient lakes, rivers, vegetation supported thriving populations before declining rainfall transformed the region into one of the world’s driest deserts
Yogev Israeli | 11:46 | 04.09.25
זאבי הבלהות הזכרים
Were extinct dire wolves truly resurrected? Unveiling the scientific truth
Colossal Biosciences, a company focused on Jurassic Park-like de-extinction, announced that it has successfully brought back an animal that went extinct around 10,000 years ago, however, the pups are not true dire wolves; they are gray wolves that have undergone genetic modifications to resemble them
Dr. Yonat Eshchar/ Davidson Institute of Science | 23:01 | 04.08.25
Israel’s food loss crisis hits 2.6 million tons as war drives waste surge
Food loss report reveals a deep crisis with 1.2 million tons of edible food wasted amid war-driven shortages and rising hunger across the country
Ynet | 09:27 | 03.31.25
מחאות נגד ישראל במאלמו, שבדיה
Greta Thunberg — from climate warrior to Israel hater
Thunberg's stance on the Middle East conflict sparks division within the global climate movement, as many activists question its relevance to environmental advocacy
Yaron Drukman, Yogev Israeli | 10:29 | 03.29.25
נזקי השיטפונות בעיר דרנה, שנגרמו בגלל הסופה "דניאל" בספטמבר 2023
The failures behind the deadliest 21st Century flood — and what Israel can learn
A new study reveals that the disaster in Derna, Libya, was not caused solely by natural forces, but by a serious planning failure that ignored the true risk assessment, as researchers warn: lessons from the event are crucial for the design of defense systems in Israel
Yogev Israeli | 22:51 | 03.28.25
פארק הירדן
Severe drought grips Israel: Kinneret drops, Jordan River at record low
Winter 2024-2025 one of warmest seen in decades, with Israel recording only 50% of average rainfall; as groundwater declines and Jordan River reaches record-low flow, authorities warn: 'This trend is concerning'
Ilana Curiel | 19:12 | 03.20.25
הקוף שנמצא בתל אביב
Two more smuggled monkeys located in Israel, bringing total to 16
Two more monkeys found in Tel Aviv and the Negev will join other recovered monkeys, no suspects have been arrested yet; Rescued green monkeys are recovering at an Israeli sanctuary, receiving care and social bonding
Ilana Curiel | 11:55 | 03.20.25
אחזקה לא חוקית של בעלי חיים
Inspectors find crock, anaconda held illegally in a private home
Acting on intelligence, wildlife inspectors and Border Police forces raid a central Israel agricultural community; also locate different types of exotic lizards that are not Indigenous to Israel 
Ilana Curiel | 13:39 | 03.17.25
Dead Sea factory
Government negligence in Dead Sea Works cost Israel millions, report finds
State Comptroller’s report reveals major failures in the Dead Sea mining conglomerate, including environmental damage, lost revenue and low lease fees; It calls for action to regulate Dead Sea Works before its lease ends in 2030
Ilana Curiel | 20:03 | 03.11.25
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
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