Environment
Spain arrests alleged arsonist linked to wildfires as a second firefighter dies
"Today we mourn the death of another member of the team fighting fires in Leon," Nicanor Sen, the national government's representative in Castile and Leon, wrote on X.
One dead, two hospitalized in serious condition following extreme heat in Eilat, Beersheba
Israel breaks electricity consumption record as heatwave continues
Iran destroyed buildings. Israel can rebuild them with green construction - opinion
Israel's heatwave expected to reach record-breaking highs this week, IMS warns
Temperatures are expected to reach up to 49° Celsius in the area surrounding the Sea of Galilee (where the current record temperature is 47°C), and up to 51°C in the Jordan Valley.
First plague? Sea of Galilee turns blood red due to algae pigmentation
Authorities assured swimmers that the water is still safe to swim in.
First time in 600 years: Russia's Krasheninnikov Volcano erupts in Russia's far-east
Russian scientists and state media said that the eruption may have been triggered by the massive earthquake in the region last week.
Earthquake rocks New York City, New Jersey with 3.0 magnitude recorded
The epicenter was just north of Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, approximately 10 kilometers below the surface, according to ABC News.
Iranian president says country is on brink of dire water crisis
Faced with resource mismanagement and over-consumption, Iran has faced recurrent electricity, gas and water shortages during peak demand months.
Klyuchevskoy Sopka volcano in Russia's far east starts erupting after earthquake
The Russian Academy of Sciences reported that the volcano erupted for the first time since 1952.
Azrieli Group joins Maala Index for the first time, earns Platinum rating thanks to key ESG efforts
Danna Azrieli, Chairwoman of the Group: “We believe in environmental Zionism – a concept that connects building the land with preserving environmental resources for future generations.”
Toxic gas leak contained at thermosolar plant in Ramat Negev
A hazardous materials leak at the Ramat Negev thermosolar power station near Ashalim is now under control, following extensive emergency operations.
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.
Israel to open Shafdan water education and innovation hub in 2026
Construction is slated to begin early next year, with the first cohort of researchers and entrepreneurs expected to move in during the second half of 2026.
Large fires breaks out in Jerusalem Hills, multiple firefighting teams responding
Footage shared on social media indicates disruptions to traffic due to the blaze.
