Coronavirus lockdown brings out the wild side of Israeli cities
With very few people out and about, Tel Aviv's jackals and Haifa's wild boars roam free.
Environment & Wildlife
Sea of Galilee water level hits 16-year high point
Israel's largest freshwater source is only 7.3 inches short of maximum capacity, with more rain forecast for later this week.
For the first time in 17 years, Sea of Galilee is nearly full
The Water Authority reports that Israel's main water source is only 19 inches short of its maximum level, thanks to a winter of heavy rain.
The bright side? Virus lockdown cuts Israel's air pollution by 30%
The sharp drop in economic activity as part of the efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus results in zero traffic congestion, which has significantly improved Israel's air quality, Environmental Protection Ministry reports.
Rare killer whale spotted off Israel's northern coast
Researchers think the whale is a 10-ton male known as Riptide who became separated from his pod and lost his way. Marine biologist Dr. Aviad Scheinan: “This is a special sight.”
Climate change could pose 'catastrophic' security threat, experts warn
Report prepared by the nonpartisan Center of Climate and Security says pressures from global warming could intensify political tensions, unrest and conflict, fuel violent extremism and break down government security systems.
Experts say Med Sea altered by Suez Canal's invasive species
Bella Galil, an Israeli marine biologist who has studied the Mediterranean for over three decades, says much of the ecological damage is irreversible.
Migrating starlings put on dazzling show in southern Israel
By grouping together, the starlings not only find safety in numbers but their changing movements and shifting collective shape confuse their would-be attackers.
Israel to build 2 natural gas power units amid plan to end coal usage
Government's goal is to eliminate coal usage altogether by 2025. The two units are slated to be completed in 2022 and will supply 1,200 megawatts of power.
Egypt's 'history of humanity' monuments face climate change threat
Egyptologist Zahi Hawass: Open-air archeological sites in danger from stronger winds and humidity, higher temperatures and bigger floods. "I believe that in 100 years all these antiquities will be gone because of climate change."