Environment
First plague? Sea of Galilee turns blood red due to algae pigmentation
Authorities assured swimmers that the water is still safe to swim in.
First time in 600 years: Russia's Krasheninnikov Volcano erupts in Russia's far-east
Earthquake rocks New York City, New Jersey with 3.0 magnitude recorded
Iranian president says country is on brink of dire water crisis
Klyuchevskoy Sopka volcano in Russia's far east starts erupting after earthquake
The Russian Academy of Sciences reported that the volcano erupted for the first time since 1952.
Azrieli Group joins Maala Index for the first time, earns Platinum rating thanks to key ESG efforts
Danna Azrieli, Chairwoman of the Group: “We believe in environmental Zionism – a concept that connects building the land with preserving environmental resources for future generations.”
Toxic gas leak contained at thermosolar plant in Ramat Negev
A hazardous materials leak at the Ramat Negev thermosolar power station near Ashalim is now under control, following extensive emergency operations.
BGU's brilliant biologist is redefining the way we see insects
At Ben-Gurion University, Dr. Sofia Bouchebti is investigating the link between nutrition and social behavior in insects, and in the process, challenging our preconceptions.
Israel to open Shafdan water education and innovation hub in 2026
Construction is slated to begin early next year, with the first cohort of researchers and entrepreneurs expected to move in during the second half of 2026.
Large fires breaks out in Jerusalem Hills, multiple firefighting teams responding
Footage shared on social media indicates disruptions to traffic due to the blaze.
Sea turtles reveal alarming rise of drug-resistant bacteria in Mediterranean, UHaifa study reveals
Sea turtles are considered crucial bioindicators of marine environmental health due to their extensive lifespans, long-distance migrations, and frequent presence in sensitive coastal zones.
G20's financial watchdog lays out climate plan but presses pause amid divisions
The US has withdrawn from multiple groups dedicated to exploring how flooding and wildfires and big climate-related policy shifts could impact financial stability.
Iran accuses Israel of 'environmental war crimes' during 12-day war
Iran's Department of Environment condemned Israel's targeting of fossil fuel storage facilities and industrial infrastructure, calling it "a destructive assault on the natural environment"
Tropical storm Chantal hits South Carolina, moves inland with flooding threat, NHC says
The tropical storm, packing maximum sustained winds of 50 mph, according to the NHC, is located about 70 miles west-southwest of Charleston, the most populous city in South Carolina.
How a tax opposed by Shas sparked climate backlash in the ultra-Orthodox community
A newly published Hebrew University of Jerusalem study found that the well-meaning environmental tax turned into a cultural flashpoint.
