Ecology

From Ukraine to Gaza, war's ecological toll sparks ecocide accountability push

As conflicts from Ukraine to Gaza ravage ecosystems, momentum is building to recognize environmental destruction as a war crime

Plumes of smoke rise after the IDF carried out house demolitions in the northern Gaza Strip in January. It is believed that between 80,000 and 200,000 tons of munitions were fired or dropped on Gaza over two years of war.
Visitors walk across salt formations along the receding shoreline of the Dead Sea, a stark sign of the region’s growing environmental crisis.

Israel's overlooked challenge: Environmental damage from two years of war - from the editor

An employee of Israel’s Nature and Parks Authority inspects a burnt tree following a rocket attack from bordering Lebanon, at the Tel Dan nature reserve in northern Israel in November 2024.

After the ceasefire, the land still burns

Kibbutz Neot Semadar was selected for the UN Tourism organization’s Best Tourism Villages list

A kibbutz in the south joins the list of the best tourism villages in the world


BGU's brilliant biologist is redefining the way we see insects

At Ben-Gurion University, Dr. Sofia Bouchebti is investigating the link between nutrition and social behavior in insects, and in the process, challenging our preconceptions.

Dr. Sofia Bouchebti: "You think you know what to expect from an experiment, and then the results go in a totally different direction. That’s what makes it exciting"

Colossal Biosciences launches project to revive the extinct giant Moa Bird

Colossal aims to decode the giant moa’s DNA to revive it by genetically modifying its closest living relatives - emus and tinamous - using ancient DNA integration.

 Colossal Biosciences launches project to revive the extinct giant bird.

Rabbi Yonatan Neril: Founder of Israel's interfaith NGO linking religion and ecology

Rabbi Yonatan Neril, a Stanford-educated environmentalist and author, traces his interest in ecology to the organic garden, orchard, and creek behind his childhood home in northern California.

 RABBI YONATAN NERIL.

Eurasian silver and slavery: The unexpected rise and fall of the Piast dynasty

The fatal liability of lacking reliable prior networks revealed itself in the rapid collapse of the first Polish state.

 Marcinkowo Górne, Poland, September 20 2022. Monument of Leszek the White, prince of Masovia and Kujawy from the Piast dynasty, murdered in Gąsawa massacre, by order of duke of Pomerania in year 1227.

Crisis in the Caspian Sea: 31,000 square kilometers lost since 2005 in the world’s largest enclosed

From 2005 to 2023, the Caspian Sea's water level dropped by 185 centimeters, resulting in a loss of 31,000 square kilometers of water area.

 Flame Towers in the colors of the flag of Turkey and Azerbaijan - original neon lighting.

Paradise in the heart of the desert: The perfect freedom atmosphere

Green construction, exclusive villa design, and a presidential spa suite: Meet SIX SENSES SHAHARUT - a designer paradise in the heart of the desert.

 SIX SENSES SHAHARUT

With only 2,000 Yellow-crested Cockatoos left, new genetics may aid their survival

Introducing the wrong species risks hybridization or competition, endangering Triton and Sulphur-crested Cockatoos.

 A Sulphur-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita), a species that closely resembles the critically endangered Yellow-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea).

Prof. Yaron Ziv: Ben-Gurion University’s champion of sustainability and conservation

The pioneering ecologist blends cutting-edge research, education, and collaboration to restore ecosystems, enhance sustainability, and inspire the next generation of environmental leaders.

Professor Yaron Ziv: Perfect example of integrating ecological science with real-world applications.

Israeli tourism group earns prestigious international impact certification

Abraham Group, a leader in sustainable tourism, receives international recognition from the GSTC for its innovative approach to responsible travel.

 Abraham Hostel

Knowing the Land of Israel part 3: Discovering little wonders in Ashkelon National Park

Lycaenid caterpillars have called this place home since before the first Canaanites set up camp on the Ashkelon beach so many millennia ago.

 THE ADULT of the Tarucus butterfly, seen in Ashkelon National Park.