Environment
Gofra Beach's mineral-rich sulfur springs reopen after six years
The last time the spring was accessible was in 2020, before rainy conditions caused the Sea of Galilee’s water level to swell and underwater pebbles blocked the spring’s flow.
Three dead and 17 missing after flooding in China's Chongqing
All city buses in Eilat, Kiryat Shmona to be replaced with electric ones by end of 2026
British broadcaster David Attenborough turns 100, notable for not joining anti-Israel boycotts
Israel’s untapped power: Sun, water, and true energy security - opinion
Israel’s foolhardy hyper-dependence on expensive, vulnerable, and explosive gas rigs will be the subject of a state commission of inquiry.
Magnitude 3.7 earthquake strikes northern Israel, Defense Minister calls emergency meeting
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.
Hadera approves major coal reduction at Orot Rabin power station, pollution expected to drop
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
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.
Flash floods in Indonesia's North Sulawesi kill 14, four still missing
Heavy rain early on Monday triggered flash floods, destroying hundreds of houses, bridges, and government buildings, North Sulawesi governor Yulius Selvanus said.
King tides to return to the Bay Area, possibly exposing ocean treasures
A natural phenomenon that typically occurs once or twice a year, a king tide is the highest predicted tide of the year at coastal locations and brings unusually high water levels to these regions.
Colorado’s color-changing wildlife face new risks as snow vanishes
Four of them live in Colorado: snowshoe hares, white-tailed ptarmigan, short-tailed weasels and long-tailed weasels.
Turkey averaged six earthquakes an hour in 2025, one of its most seismically active years on record
Of these earthquakes, most were harmless, but several were strong enough to deal structural damage to buildings or other property.
Central Indonesia cancels New Year fireworks, celebrations as nation mourns Sumatra flood victims
Several governments and police forces have said they will not allow firework displays out of respect for the victims on Sumatra, where floods and landslides have killed over 1,100 people.
Refill era here to stay? Luxury hotels ditching bottled water
Refill stations now appear in lobbies, gyms, pool areas, and increasingly on guest floors.
