Citing Environmental Concerns, Tel Aviv Bans Disposables on Beaches
70 percent of trash found on Tel Aviv beaches is from disposable plastic containers
Environment & Nature
Despite the Harm It’s Caused, the Coronavirus Disaster Presents a Silver Lining for Tourism
In the past, war or terrorism just diverted tourism elsewhere. But in the coronavirus lockdown everyone, rich or poor, is confined to their homes – a good opportunity to reevaluate the industry
Earliest Animal With Head and Tail Discovered in Australia, Says New Paper
Worm-like Ikaria wariootia from 550 million years ago could be the missing link between the mysterious proto-animals of the Ediacaran era and animal life as we know it
Air Pollution in Israel Goes Way Down, Likely Due to Coronavirus
‘It’s possible that changes in climate conditions contributed to the drop,’ Environment Ministry allows
After Decades, Israel Permits Picking of Plant Popular in Arab Kitchens
Nature and Parks Authority allows up to five kilos of gundelia, known as akkoub in Arabic and which had protective status for years, to be collected per day
Tanks Could Soon Roll Through One of Israel's Most Important Nature Reserves
Activists worry that road army plans in preparation for conflict with Hezbollah could badly damage reserve that is home to many mammal species and rare plants
Defying Global Trend, No Green Party Will Be Running in Israel’s Election. Here’s Why
The Israeli agenda remains dominated by geostrategic issues, but successes in local elections and the efforts of past and present legislators show there's reason for hope
In First, Killer Whale Spotted Off Israel's Northern Coast
The mammal was seen some 1.4 miles off the coast of the ancient port city of Acre, where the water is 15 meters deep
Neglect Turns Nature Reserve in Israel Into Garbage Dump
The reserve near the city of Rehovot has a wide selection of tropical trees and wild flowers
National Water Project Faces Changes: Inside the Efforts to Refill Israel's Dwindling Lake Kinneret
A new pipeline will hopefully provide a solution for years when the water levels in the Sea of Galilee go down
The Giant of the Negev: The Battle Over Israel's Eucalyptus Trees
Though eucalyptus trees were imported from Australia to drain swamps, today there's debate over whether they're true citizens – or just invaders
Green Construction to Become Mandatory in Israel From 2021
Long voluntary and used mainly in wealthy cities, the savings and environmental benefits will now reach everyone
With Their Food Taken Away, Cranes Invade Farms in Israel’s North
Due to a dispute among state agencies, feeding stations weren’t replenished, so the birds nosh on pecans instead
Israel to Stop Granting Licenses for Exploration or Extraction of Oil Shale
Energy, environment ministries say they won’t extend oil-shale extraction license in Negev’s Rotem industrial zone
An Unexpected Side Effect of Fracking: Chlamydia
Texas counties with high shale drilling activity experience hike in rates of chlamydia and gonorrhea, but not syphilis for some reason. But no association was found in North Dakota or Colorado, Yalies report
Firefly Light Dimmed Globally by Farmers, Builders, and Tourists, Study Reveals
Humans are at fault for the habitat loss, pesticide use and artificial light that threaten this popular insect population in Israel and around the world
IN PHOTOS The Drop Dead Beauty of the Dead Sea Environmental Disaster
The 20 million tons of salt accumulating each year at the Dead Sea's southern end endanger hotels and a major highway. A solution will exact a heavy cost, but it looks great from above
Cold Wave to Plunge Israel Into Sub-zero Temperatures
Israel will see its coldest days measured this winter on Sunday and Monday; Mount Hermon will be closed to visitors Sunday due to severe weather conditions
Stormy Weekend: Israel's Mount Hermon Shut Amid Heavy Snowfall
Mount Hermon sees 35-40 centimeters of snow, while heavy rains flood north and water level rises in Sea of Galilee
Israeli Researchers Mate 2,000-year-old Date Seeds, Hope for Fruit
Seeds discovered in the 1960s during Yigal Yadin’s digs at Masada and excavations at Qumran
Governmental Plan Would Expand Jerusalem Further to West, Damaging Green Areas
Environmental activists up in arms over first stage of so-called White Ridge scheme, still under discussion, while ministry launches examination of second stage
Environment Ministry Shutters Israeli Asphalt Factory Over Excessive Emissions
Economic and transportation ministry ask to keep plant open as it is vital to all of Israel's asphalt production, road development and maintenance
Environment Activists Protest Construction Plan at Key Coastal Junction
Activists claim the master plan to build 10,000 homes at Pi Glilot will harm several species of unique plants
Singapore’s Temasek in Talks to Buy Israeli Drip Irrigation Firm Rivulus for Up to $500 Million
The sale of the world’s No. 2 maker, once a unit of John Deere, would yield the FIMI private equity firm an enormous return
Meet the Israeli Buying Land Across the Globe to Keep It Green
With the help of volunteers, Prof. Uri Shanas purchases private land to save forests and rare animals
Israel's Environment Minister Calls Environmental Activists Ignorant Charlatans
Speaking at a conference in Tel Aviv, Zeev Elkin says environmental groups have unjustifiably sown public fear and distrust