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

|BySTEPHANIE L. FREID
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

As the war winds down, Israel faces a quieter crisis – environmental damage from Gaza to the Dead Sea, alongside long-neglected ecological failures now demanding urgent attention

|ByRUTH MARKS EGLASH
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

After two years of war, Israel is counting the environmental costs – from blackened forests in the North to degraded soil in the South

|BySAM HALPERN
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

The ecological and cooperative Kibbutz Neot Semadar was selected from among 270 nominations for the UN Tourism organization’s Best Tourism Villages list.

|ByZIV REINSTEIN

The next LinkedIn challenger emerges from India

JULY 2, 2024ByAVI TZDAKA

A magical and wet natural gem that you must know

Discover the beauty of Agmon Poleg park on the Sharon coast - a hidden gem featuring a lake, walking path, wildlife, and lush lawns. Perfect for a short family trip on a Saturday morning.

JUNE 30, 2024ByMEITAL SHARABI

Knowing the Land of Israel part 2: Be’er Milka

Thousands of years ago, this strange place was known as Kadesh Barnea, and was considered the southernmost boundary of the Land of Israel.

JUNE 1, 2024ByNOAH MICHAELI
THE DUNES around Be’er Milka.

New algorithm will combat invasive species around the world

Hebrew University's development is particularly timely, as invasive species continue to pose increasing threats to biodiversity and the global economy.

MAY 24, 2024ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Moth on a window

Knowing the Land of Israel part 1: The Jerusalem Hills

Stepping out into nature, learning about, and marveling at the hidden wonders of our country can be a meaningful way of reconnecting to our land, our strength, and our heritage.

MAY 17, 2024ByNOAH MICHAELI
A CRAB spider prepares to ambush an unsuspecting beetle on a flower, near Mevaseret Zion

After the generators: Satellite phone panic - how it works and costs guide

Navigating the satellite phone panic: Costs, functionality, and suitability - a comprehensive guide for those seeking alternative communication solutions.

APRIL 15, 2024ByDR. ITAY GAL
Messenger. ASMS Satellite Communications

Crucial insights into animal defense mechanisms and tradeoffs revealed by Hebrew University

A study by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) reveals insights into predator-prey dynamics in the animal kingdom.

MARCH 13, 2024ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Nematostella vectensis. March 13, 2024.

Eagles in Nahal Og take care of eggs in 'shifts' to prepare for hatching

Nature and Parks Authority inspector Assaf Shlomo Mizrahi has been closely monitoring a pair of bald eagles, an endangered species in Israel.

FEBRUARY 19, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Two eagles pass off responsibilities for incubating their chicks.

5 Best Eco Friendly Toothpaste Brands

FEBRUARY 18, 2024ByPR

Good deal: Otters restore estuary habitat, receive all-you-can eat buffet

Brian Silliman: “The sea otters are stabilizing them for free in exchange for an all-you-can-eat crab feast.”

FEBRUARY 3, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An Asian small-clawed otter, one of the 14 birthed at the Singapore Zoo and Night Safari, is pictured during a media tour to showcase newborn animals at the Singapore Zoo January 11, 2018.