In rare sighting, giant guitarfish makes a splash in Eilat
Also knowns as the giant guitarfish, this endangered species has seen an 80% decline in its population in recent years.
Environment & Wildlife
Zoo takes herd immunity to new level with experimental COVID vaccine
Using an experimental drug, Oakland Zoo begins treatment with the species most susceptible to the coronavirus.
Israel's Nova Milan takes on Costa Rica's plant-based waste problem
Company founders Irma Orenstein and Karim Quazzani developed a technology that recycles agricultural waste into valuable products, including one of the world’s only nearly petroleum-free vegan leathers.
Rare shark attack recorded off the coast of Eilat
Shark attacks are extremely rare in the area. The 37-year old victim has lost his leg in the attack and is being treated at a local hospital.
New rail plan threatens 'sensational' cave housing rare lifeforms
The future of the extraordinary Ayalon Cave and the fate of the rare lifeforms inhabiting it, which "do not exist anywhere else in the world," are up in the air.
Report: Emissions cost Israeli economy nearly $10M annually
By 2030, Israel must increase shift toward renewable energy resources for electricity production by 40%, says Environmental Protection Minister Tamar Zandberg.
At virtual UN event, Israel commits to phasing out fossil fuels by 2050
"Innovation, technology and data play a key role in increasing energy efficiency,” says Israeli Ambassador to the US and UN Gilad Erdan.
Australia fights UNESCO plan to downgrade Great Barrier Reef's status
UN cultural body wants to reclassify the natural site after warming waters lead to loss of half its legendary corals.
Momma meerkat welcomes quadruplets at Ramat Gan Safari
All four pups born 3 weeks ago to meerkat Angie have survived, and are starting to familiarize themselves with their environment.
'Israel heading toward severe garbage-disposal crisis'
"Immediate action must be taken to reduce the amount of waste for landfill by increasing recycling," says newly sworn-in Environmental Protection Minister Tamar Zandberg.