Environment
UN begins clearing wartime landfill burying Gaza City market
Alessandro Mrakic, head of the UNDP Gaza Office, estimated the volume of the dump to be more than 300,000 cubic meters (390,000 cubic yards) and 13 meters (14 yards) high.
Iran’s poorly maintained ‘dark fleet’ poses major risk for oil spill in Mideast - Guardian
Blue and white pride: An Israeli development bringing the vision of a green economy closer
Trash burning in Palestinian towns poses severe health risk to nearby Israelis, local leaders claim
Three days of burning: Greece arrests woman suspected of starting wildfire with discarded cigarette
The Georgian was charged with unintentional arson, two fire brigade officials told Reuters on condition anonymity. Witnesses saw her drop a cigarette, one of the officials said.
Ethiopia is the leader in African green development - opinion
Ethiopia’s green legacy initiative is setting a powerful example for climate action, with millions of trees planted and a bold vision for a sustainable future in Africa.
Britain prepares for hostile nations, actors to weaponize the sun - report
The UK is reportedly interested in a risk assessment of technology which could reflect sunlight away from the Earth, and its potential to manufacture an environmental disaster.
Study shows early humans adapted to Africa’s diverse environments before migrating abroad
Researchers analyzed over a hundred archaeological sites and environmental data to understand how early humans adapted to varied habitats.
China pulls decade of rubbish from park that inspired sci-fi film 'Avatar'
The Zhangjiajie park is a UNESCO heritage site that provided inspiration for the scenery in director James Cameron's 2009 sci-fi film.
Dizengoff Center rolls out environmental carpet in new exhibit
The second Environmental Biennale has been underway in downtown Tel Aviv for a few weeks now, and it is due to run through June 13.
My Word: A toxic environment against Israel - opinion
Calling for “climate justice” while ignoring the greatest injustice perpetrated against the Jewish people since the end of the Nazi regime, is grotesque.
Report: One in five Israelis smokes, rate 30% higher than global average
Health Minister Uriel Bosso: 'The smoking epidemic continues and constitutes one of the deadliest health risk factors in the State of Israel'
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The Inside Israeli Innovation Podcast: Season 2, Episode 52
IDF to hold tsunami response drill after unusual earthquakes in Greece
This comes after unusual earthquakes off the coast of Santorini made security officials concerned that a tsunami would strike Israel.
