Government designates eight new forests as natural reserves along northern border
This is a broad initiative led by the ministry, as part of a national regulatory process, aimed at providing effective protection for forested areas in Israel.
Environment & Climate Change
UN backs world court climate opinion, Israel, US among few to oppose
Firefighters battle blaze near Beit She’an, northern Israel, as aircraft work to contain flames
The 35-minute miracle: Inside Jerusalem’s best-kept Dead Sea escape
Mekorot and nT-Tao to advance pilot facility for fusion energy in critical water infrastructure
New partnership targets a breakthrough in powering desalination and wastewater systems with continuous, resilient fusion energy.
Nations to discuss fossil fuel exit as Strait of Hormuz blockade drives up prices
The gathering of ministers and officials in Santa Marta, Colombia, which starts on Tuesday, will focus on practical steps to shift economies away from fossil fuels.
The saline blueprint: Can saving the Dead Sea reshape Middle East diplomacy?
What began in April 2016 as a photojournalist’s curiosity has evolved into a global mission: to archive these “Genesis landscapes” before they fade into the white dust of history.
Breathing life into buildings: Israelis develop better ways to prevent indoor air pollution
Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem suggest that vertical green walls, along with AI-inspired technology, offer a natural solution.
Israeli scientists successfully germinate rare Swamp Orchid in conservation breakthrough
New, flourishing plants are being placed in pots in preparation for eventual growth and the planting of strong, older orchids back in their natural habitat.
Israel's noise pollution upsets animals as much as people - but can be reduced, study finds
Researchers at Beersheba’s Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) have pioneered a first-of-its-kind spatial model that maps how road noise disrupts animal behavior.
'Silent murderer': Israel must deal with air pollution, epidemiological research finds
In an interview with The Post, Israeli researchers estimate that air pollution in Israel causes a prodigious NIS 37 billion worth of damage a year to Israelis.
WHO warns ‘black rain’ in Iran after oil strikes could cause respiratory problems
The UN health agency, which has an office in Iran and works with authorities on health emergencies, said it has received multiple reports of oil-laden rain this week.
Israeli companies fall behind on global climate reporting standards, says CDP report
Only one Israeli company was granted an A score, while most were not graded at all.
First-ever chimp count in Uganda's Bwindi park shows 426 specimens, a boost for conservation
The Uganda Wildlife Authority announced its findings on Tuesday, noting the data would also help make better "conservation investments" in the park.
