Despite Salvation Efforts, Northern Israeli Shoreline Continues to Decline
Construction in Haifa Bay has disrupted the natural flow of sand, but replenishing the sand on the beach has not solved the problem
Environment & Nature
Invasive Species Hitch Rides on Ships, Ecological Study Finds
Report finds that spread of mollusks through shipping endangers ecological systems and disrupts marine traffic, and is only expected to increase unless counter-measures are taken
100-million-year-old Fossil Slime Shakes Tree of Vertebrate Evolution
Lebanese fossil of a hagfish and its slime shield from the Cretaceous supports contention that these eyeless, spineless sea creatures used to be real fish, then regressed
Eilat's Dolphins Whistle 'In Memory' of Deceased Pod Pals, Study Shows
Red Sea dolphins imitate a unique sound that's in effect the 'name' of another dolphin, even after it has died – proof that animals are capable of expressing a profound memory, researchers say
Forestation Plan Could Change Israeli Ecosystems, Drive Out Endangered Species
The JNF, Israel’s chief forestry body, intends to turn vast open Mediterranean landscapes into planted forests - this is a real threat to the future of some of the most important open spaces in the region
Residents, Environmentalists Lambaste Planned Road Into Jerusalem's City Center
Critics worry that the new Route 16 will wind up channeling more traffic into neighborhoods, discourage drivers from switching to public transport and make it harder to reach Hebrew University campus
Hurry Up! Eilat's Coral Reef, One of NYT's Places to Go in 2019, Is Facing Destruction
The coral reef at Eilat, ranked sixth in The New York Times’ list '52 Places to Go in 2019,' suffers chronic problems that are causing permanent damage
Alpha Predator Whale Bit Off Heads of Prey 30 Million Years Ago
Basilosaurus isis was a top predator that lurked in calving grounds and hunted the babies of smaller whales, suggest paleontologists studying a fossil cluster in Egypt
Israeli Court Orders Kibbutz to Tear Down Fence and Allow Public Access to Lake Kinneret
The Nazareth District Court rejects an appeal by Kibbutz Ein Gev that claims a fence is needed for security reasons
Israeli Company Finds New ‘Outer Space’ Mineral on Earth
Created by volcanic blasts in Cretaceous Israel, Shefa Yamim’s carmeltazite is like sapphire, in chemical composition and sometimes in look too
Heavy Snowfall in Northern Israel Shuts Down Mount Hermon Ski Resort
Roads blocked in northern Golan area after 35 centimeters of snow measured at mountain's lower levels
Pacific Depths Likely to Keep Warming for Centuries Even if We Decarbonize Now, Study Shows
The slow-circulating deep Pacific is still cooling almost 200 years after the Little Ice Age ended, with worrying implications for the anthropogenic age
Overconsumption or Climate Change? Experts Debate Cause of Drop in Sea of Galilee Levels
Water Authority researchers say water supply to Israel's only fresh water lake will decline by at least 12 percent over the next century, but experts fail to agree why
Israel's Winter Pools Are Disappearing, and Rare Species Are Going With Them
They are modest, they are disappearing, but Israel’s winter pools provide an important refuge for endangered amphibians, and rare sanctuaries of tranquility in a country where development shows little sign of slowing down
Israeli Weather Service Launches New Rain Analysis Map to Replace Defunct Radar
Map available online considered temporary measure until rain radar, out of use for nearly a month, is repaired or replaced
Water Sent to Israel's North in Bid to Save Drying Upper Galilee Stream
In an attempt to keep the stream in Nahal Betzet from drying up, a pipe will be attached to several sections which may also reduce the use of groundwater, restoring flow to springs in the area
Israel Passes Law Allowing Civil Suits for Environmental Damage
Until now, civil suits could only be filed if the environmental hazard caused harm to people
Four Years After Oil Spill, Southern Israeli Nature Reserve Remains in Peril
Evrona Nature Reserve, the site of an oil leak followed by a waste pool spill, is still closed to public
Jerusalem Plans 5,000 Homes on Environmentally Sensitive Ridge
Environmental groups plan to fight decision to advance plans for urban renewal in western neighborhoods, which was revived after being struck down over a decade ago
Israel Weather Service Admits Broken Rain Radar 'Critical to Saving Lives'
After a string of malfunctions, the radar has now been down for two weeks, with no solution for farmers and rain-watchers in sight
Israeli Settlers Who Build in West Bank Nature Reserves Now Facing Trial
Sad fate of West Bank environment: Caught between illegal Palestinian hunters and illegal settlement expansionists
Fossils Unexpectedly Discovered in Jordan Change Paradigm of Plant Evolution
Paleobotanists thought seed plants evolved after the Permian mass extinction, but fossils of early pine trees and other gymnosperms found by the Dead Sea alter timeline
How the Hell Do You Vaccinate a Bee?
Scientists propose to inoculate bees against deadly diseases reportedly decimating their colonies lest we all starve, and no, vaccines don’t cause autism in insects either
Overcoming Political Divisions, Nations Agree to Curb Emissions at UN Climate Talks
Polish summit president hailed final text as 'a thousand little steps forward together,' but critics say it is not ambitious enough
More Fires Near Gaza Border Could Cause Irreversible Damage, Israel's Parks Authority Warns
Some 8,000 acres went up in flames due to airborne firebombs flown over the border from Gaza in recent months
Israel's 2030 Energy Goals Come Under Fire From Interest Groups, Environmentalists
Energy minister is pushing for more natural gas and renewables, but not everyone is convinced, with one government official calling the ambitious plan 'sad joke'
Israel's Top Court Slams State Rail Company for Dumping Waste on Private Palestinian Land
Waste was dumped in 2011 but never cleaned, with government as Israel Railways each claiming the other is responsible for disposal
Iran at a Low Point: Tehran Is Sinking, and It May Be Irreversible
A recent study based on analyzed satellite data shows that the Iranian capital is sinking at a rate of 10 inches per year
New Code of Ethics Aims to Protect Israel's Birds From Nature Photographers
Document sets guidelines for wildlife photographers to avoid 'causing ongoing damage'
New Pipeline Will Bring Desalinated Water to Israel's Only Freshwater Lake
A new pipeline and additional desalination plants will introduce fresh water into Lake Kinneret — in order to meet Israel’s commitments to Jordan, which suffers from a dire water shortage