Israel’s Worst Oil Spill: EAPC Fined $415,000 in Controversial Plea Deal
A burst pipe released five million liters of crude oil into the Evrona Nature Reserve north of Eilat in 2014.
Israel to Send Fire Protection Experts to Los Angeles
Israel’s Fire and Rescue Authority will dispatch a team of five fire protection experts to Los Angeles where firefighters are battling unprecedented wildfires.
LA Fires Death Toll at 24, Governor Slammed for Slashing Firefighting Budget
Newsweek reported that California Governor Gavin Newsom cut funding for wildfire efforts by over $100 million just before the disaster.
Chabad Evacuates 100+ Children from its Pacific Palisades Campus as Flames Approach
"I was born and raised in California and have seen many fires, but this is really unbelievable.”
LA Fire Destroys Conservative Synagogue in Pasadena
Strong Santa Ana winds, reaching up to 80 mph, are fueling the flames, with gusts expected to continue at up to 60 mph through Thursday.
U. of Haifa Offers Ancient Farming Techniques to Winemakers Struggling with Erratic Climate
For winemakers confronting an uncertain future, the past might hold the answers.
Palestinian Authority Cross-Border Pollution Causes More Than NIS 3 Billion Damage Per Year
"It's costly and challenging, but if we don't act now, the consequences will be far worse."
Hula Valley Reopens to Visitors: Cranes Return, Bringing Hope After a Year of War
This reopening marks a significant step toward healing, resilience, and the continued preservation of Israel's rich natural heritage.
Israeli NGO to Aid Quake-Struck Pacific Island Nation Vanuatu
Vanuatu and Israel established diplomatic relations on September 16, 1993.
Israeli Study: Stem Cell Transplants May Save Corals
“The basic idea is to develop cellular therapy for corals, along the lines of “Bone Marrow Transplantation” in humans."
Bird Watchers Rejoice: Hula Valley Nature Reserve Reopens
More than 500 million birds pass through Hula Valley each year.
Israel’s First Wave Energy Power Plant Launches at Jaffa Port
This is the first time that electricity generated from sea waves will power Israel's national grid.
Using Transplants to Help Damaged Coral Reefs Back to Health
"By using healthy ecosystems to regenerate damaged reefs, we can work towards more resilient, sustainable coral ecosystems."
Greta Gets Trolled by Pro-Israel Georgian
"I'm standing next to her with an inscription in Arabic: ‘Palestine is a myth! Israel is a country of heroes!’”
Teen Killed as Jennings Creek Wildfire Continues to Burn NJ, NY
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
10 Pharmaceuticals Detected in Eilat Corals
"We were surprised to find an extensive presence of medications even in the deep-water corals which usually escape contaminations affecting corals in shallower areas."
TAU & UCLA Researchers Discover Older Vulture Don’t Go Out Much
The researchers utilized a database accumulated over 15 years from GPS devices attached to 142 vultures that tracked them for periods of up to 12 years.
U of Haifa Researchers: Israeli Jellyfish Deliberately Swim to the West, They Are Not...
Marine Scientists at the University of Haifa discovered that jellyfish aggregations swim collectively toward the west, and this may contribute to their survival.
West Nile Virus-Bearing Mosquitoes Spreading Across Israel
It is important to note that people with weakened immune systems and the elderly are at highest risk of developing "significant illness."
TAU Researchers: Sunflowers Dance to Avoid Blocking One Another’s Sun
A recent study sheds light on a scientific puzzle that has occupied researchers since Darwin.
Crocodile Attacks Keeper at Jerusalem’s Biblical Zoo
"This was an unusual and difficult incident," said an MDA paramedic.
Israel Exploring Option to Produce Electricity from Nuclear Energy
Israel's Energy Ministry said the months since the start of the October 7th war have proved Israel's need to ensure energy independence.
Israeli Study Shows Aquaponics May Provide Future Food Security
The aquaponics system has the potential to be a sustainable stand-alone unit and supply food efficiently anywhere.
TAU Scientists Found a Way to Turn Garbage into Fuel
The garbage comprised 67% fruits and vegetables, 14% bread, pasta, and cereals, 8% eggs and dairy, 5% peels, 3% meat, fish and poultry, 2% sweets and cookies, and 1% soft drinks.
As 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Syria, Lebanese Feared Israeli Strike
Israelis reported feeling the quake as far south as Beersheba.
African Penguin Chick, Nearly Extinct, Hatches at Israel’s Safari Park
According to estimates, there are slightly more than 10,000 African penguin breeding pairs in the wild, and the population is on the decline.
West Nile Virus Deaths Continue to Rise in Israel
"It is important to note that the virus does not pass from person to person and the disease does not pass back from person to mosquito."
Two Arrested for Setting Fire Near IDF Base on Mt Scopus
Arson has become a popular form of terrorism among Palestinian Authority and Israeli Arabs.
Seven Israelis Die, 81 Infected with West Nile Virus
The risk of significant morbidity is among adults and people with immunosuppression.
Flames in the Galilee After Hezbollah Attacks
The teams are working to prevent the fire from spreading to local communities and agricultural fields due to the strong winds in the area.