After Greek Earthquakes, Israel Faces Tough Questions on Tsunami Preparedness
The Greek islands of Santorini and Amorgos have been rattled by earthquakes and tremors since Feb. 1, with the strongest being 5.3 on the Richter scale.
Medicane Warning: Israel Braces for Rare Tropical Cyclone
Risk of severe flash floods in Negev and Arava wadis extending to the Dead Sea area, along with possible flooding on roads leading south toward Eilat.
Knesset Health Subcommittee Critical of Government’s ‘Anemic’ Climate Targets
“When it came to the Government's commitment in the [2021] Glasgow Climate Pact, I thought things would be different."
A Hero’s Lookout
Roey Weiser and his squad managed to kill over 150 Hamas terrorists until they ran out of bullets.
Humanitarian Aid to Gaza Polluting Mediterranean Sea
Some of the washed-up humanitarian aid had anti-Israel propaganda marked on it, other aid killed and wounded more Gazans.
Israelis Rejoice as Winter Finally Arrives; Heavy Rain Causes Disruptions
Mount Hermon saw at least 30 cm (11 inches) of snow, raising hopes that Israelis would finally get to enjoy a winter wonderland before spring.
Israel Raises $2 Billion in First Ever Green Bond Issue
A green bond enables investors in the capital market to be connected to the government’s sustainability and environmental goals and to help promote these goals.
Environment Minister Calls for Halt to Eilat Beach Water Line Construction
The minister from Meretz called on the city to stop and dismantle all their beachfront construction.
Ikea Beit Shemesh Evacuated Due to Forest Fire
Shoppers were allowed back in after firefighters determined the area was safe.
Hebrew U Study: Desert Regions Best Predictors of Climate Change in Wet Areas
These results can be incorporated into models to simulate how nature will function under drier or hotter conditions.
Kinneret Reaches Best Water Levels in Two Years and Rising
A particularly rainy winter has raised its level by nearly 4.9 feet.
Sierra Club Reverses Course, Decides to Reinstate Israel Trips after Talk with Rabbi
“The Sierra Club, historically a pioneer in promoting an environmentally clean world, has suddenly become an anti-Semitic polluter by caving to extremist anti-peace groups who seek to demonize, delegitimize and eliminate the democratic Jewish state,” said Rabbi Abraham Cooper.
Israeli Company Planting Vertical Farms in Russia and Ukraine
Vertical Field’s indoor farm is a mobile unit that grows leafy greens such as lettuce, oaky green lettuce, spinach, and basil.
Israel Jumps on the Carbon-Free Bandwagon, But It May Not Make Economic or Scientific...
Israel's Environment Minister criticized the use of natural gas, while her own ministry praised the use of natural gas in dramatically reducing local pollutant emissions.
Environmental Protection Ministry Demand NIS 48 Million from Bottling Companies Over Deposit Compliance Failures
Tamar Zandberg: “The manufacturers and importers of the beverage containers must bear full responsibility for their collection, transfer for recycling, and return of the deposit to the public by law."
On Earth Day, Hebrew U. Launches Academic Center for Green Sustainability
The center will promote research initiatives alongside the university’s “Green Campus” sustainability programs.
Moderate Earthquake Shakes South
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred at a 10 km depth in the Red Sea, 222 km south-west of Eilat.
Kinneret Up One Meter Since Winter’s Start
More than half that volume of water came from just the past 5 days of rain.
Intel Unveils ‘Smartest Building in the World’ in Israel
The massive 75,000 sq. meter (approx. 800,000 sq. ft.) building will host 2,000 employees from the former Petah Tikva and Ra’anana campuses.
Israeli Gene Manipulation Puts Cow Flatulence Behind Us
More cows with less methane emissions, will leave Progressives with little to protest against.