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Israel's noise pollution upsets animals as much as people - but can be reduced, study finds

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:18:14 GMT

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

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:55:24 GMT

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

BY REUTERS — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:00:55 GMT

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

BY ARIELLA ROITMAN — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:31:15 GMT

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

BY REUTERS — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:49:08 GMT

The Uganda Wildlife Authority announced its findings on Tuesday, noting the data would also help make better "conservation investments" in the park.

Sperm whale found dead on Israeli beach near Gaza border, cause of death unknown

BY MAYA ZANGER-NADIS — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:48:42 GMT

The cause of death has yet to be determined; experts from the University of Haifa and the Delphis Association for Marine Animals are expected to conduct an autopsy in the coming days.

Malfunction in Ashdod sewage plant causes Hydrogen sulfide leaks in Yavne

BY LEO FEIERBERG BETTER — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:02:50 GMT

According to Maariv, a joint ministry-STP investigation into the complaint revealed a “significant malfunction” in the site’s biological treatment system, caused by prohibited sewage entering.

Mamdani orders city-wide lockdown as record-breaking blizzard hits New York, East Coast

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:24:24 GMT

Mamdani ordered the closure of city streets to non-essential vehicular traffic, including bicycles and scooters, from 9 p.m. Sunday to 12 p.m. Monday, as well as the closure of all school buildings.

Wild storm in New Zealand disrupts flights, thousands without power

BY REUTERS — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:08:24 GMT

Heavy rain and strong winds disrupted flights, roads, and power supply across New Zealand’s North Island, leaving tens of thousands without electricity.

Rare giant phantom jellyfish found near Argentina during early February mission

BY ESTHER DAVIS — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:46:10 GMT

The jellyfish has a bell size of up to one meter in diameter, and its four arms can reach lengths of up to about ten meters.

Growing global connections: How KKL-JNF trades knowledge with the world

BY ALAN ROSENBAUM — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:02:01 GMT

From forest management to climate resilience, the organization is exporting Israeli expertise while learning innovative strategies from international partners

Trash burning in Palestinian towns poses severe health risk to nearby Israelis, local leaders claim

BY TZVI JASPER — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:42:39 GMT

Trash burning throughout Israel and the West Bank accounts for 75% of carcinogenic chemicals in Israel's air and around 30% of fine particulate pollution.

INPA releases Red Book for Butterflies detailing extinction, endangerment threats

BY ESTHER DAVIS — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:03:56 GMT

Dr. Dotan Rotem, an open space ecologist at the Israel Nature and Parks Authority, explained that "butterflies are excellent bioindicators of the health of the ecosystem."

Kinneret remains below red line despite above average rainfall this winter

BY SIMON GRIVER/GLOBES/TNS — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:38:28 GMT

The lake is currently 4.43 meters from its maximum level of 208.80 meters below sea level, according to the Kinneret Authority, and 23 centimeters below the bottom red line.

How a Ben-Gurion University scientist is filling climate science’s biggest blank spots

BY RONNIE ROSENMAN AND IN COLLABORATION WITH BEN-GURION UNIVERSITY OF THE NEGEV — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:55:05 GMT

From desert soils to date palms, Prof. Ilya Gelfand tracks the gases shaping our climate, and asks why no one was looking before.

Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 34 with 32 still missing

BY REUTERS — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:24:17 GMT

The landslide hit Pasir Langu village in Bandung Barat region early on Saturday, triggered by heavy rains starting a day earlier.

US storm leaves 1 million without power, forces 10,000 flight cancellations

BY REUTERS AND TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 22:32:21 GMT

As snow, sleet, freezing rain, and dangerously frigid temperatures swept into the eastern two-thirds of the US on Sunday, the number of power outages continued to rise.

Recovery efforts for New Zealand landslide victims suspended after crack found at site

BY REUTERS — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 06:39:08 GMT

Six people, including two teenagers, are presumed dead after heavy rains triggered Thursday's landslide at Mount Maunganui on the island's east coast.

Indonesia resumes search for 80 after landslide kills 17 in West Java

BY REUTERS — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:25:31 GMT

Rescue teams in Indonesia resumed efforts to find 80 people missing after a landslide killed at least 10 in West Java, as heavy rain continues to batter the region.

Winter Storm Fern grounds thousands of US flights, strains power grids nationwide

BY REUTERS AND TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:26:09 GMT

A sweeping winter storm has canceled thousands of US flights, triggered emergency declarations in multiple states, and placed severe strain on power grids as extreme cold spreads nationwide.

US braces for record-breaking winter storm hitting 40 states, with 180 million Americans affected

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 09:19:09 GMT

The US National Weather Service warned that heavy snow, freezing rain, and sleet are expected throughout the weekend, while more than 10,000 flights nationwide were disrupted.

At least six missing after landslide at New Zealand campsite, authorities confirm

BY REUTERS — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 04:42:35 GMT

A landslide triggered by heavy rains at Mount Maunganui has left six people missing in New Zealand's Tauranga, with search teams continuing their efforts despite unstable conditions.

Next years 'critical' for Israel's earthquake preparedness, Israel Katz warns

BY AMIR BOHBOT — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:45:28 GMT

After two recent earthquakes, Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered a multi year plan to fortify strategic sites, upgrade warnings, and clarify emergency authority roles.

Magnitude 3.7 earthquake strikes northern Israel, Defense Minister calls emergency meeting

BY GOLDIE KATZ — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:21:58 GMT

Defense Minister Israel Katz called for the Home Front Command and the National Emergency Management Authority to develop a multi-year plan to address earthquake preparedness.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 strikes off coast of Oregon, GFZ says

BY REUTERS — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:55:23 GMT

The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), the German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

Israel's Dead Sea area trembles as 4.2 magnitude earthquake felt

BY SAM HALPERN — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:13:34 GMT

"Immediately go out into the open," the Home Front Command advised those in the area. "If not possible, enter [a] protected room or stairwell."

Three people missing as bushfires destroy homes in Australia's southeast

BY REUTERS — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 04:34:52 GMT

Three people are unaccounted for as bushfires continue to devastate Victoria, Australia, with 30 active blazes and catastrophic fire conditions. Firefighters battle intense heat and winds.

Hadera approves major coal reduction at Orot Rabin power station, pollution expected to drop

BY YUVAL BAGNO — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:46:09 GMT

The reduction in coal dust pollution is expected to be significant, about 80% of current levels, and the monitoring will enable close oversight of emissions and pollutants.

Endangered hope: Rare mountain gorilla twins born in war-ravaged Virunga National Park, Congo

BY REUTERS — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:01:12 GMT

The birth of the two male gorillas to a mother named Mafuko was discovered on January 3, and the twins "appeared to be in healthy condition at the time of the observation," Virunga Park reported.

6.2 magnitude earthquake rattles western Japan, infrastructure disruptions reported

BY REUTERS — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:35:38 GMT

The epicenter of the first earthquake was in eastern Shimane prefecture, the agency said, adding that there was no danger of a tsunami.