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- Avi Blizovsky
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A new report from the United Nations University warns that the growth of AI is creating a vast environmental footprint: data centers, cooling, power generation, mineral mining, e-waste, and inequality between countries that deploy the technology and those that do not.
- Avi Blizovsky
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A study by One Earth, based on more than 5,000 beach surveys, found that food packaging, corks, and plastic bottles lead marine pollution.
- Avi Blizovsky
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The Stanford University biologist and environmentalist was one of the most influential and controversial voices in environmental science: a leading scientist in the field of ecology, who warned about population pressure on natural systems many years before the climate crisis became a reality.
- Avi Blizovsky
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A global analysis of temperature and humidity from 1950 to 2024 shows that the number of hours during which heat and humidity limit safe daily activity has increased sharply, especially for those aged 65 and over and in hot, vulnerable areas.
- Avi Blizovsky
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A study from Norway warns that marine plastic waste is releasing long-lasting chemicals and heavy metals into freshwater bodies, while cleanup efforts are failing to keep up with the rate of pollution buildup.
- Avi Blizovsky
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The role of tides in the development of the first cities is a way of seeing how “quiet” physical factors can create conditions for urbanization, government, and myths—through the infrastructure that society must establish to survive.
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
A new Israeli study reveals that purchasing second-hand clothing does not necessarily replace buying new clothes, and is sometimes even accompanied by increased consumption that negates the environmental benefit of sustainable fashion.
- Avi Blizovsky
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Mass production, deforestation, and land exploitation pushed Troy to the brink of crisis as early as the Bronze Age – and history warns against unbridled growth
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
Within a few days, two Iranian missile strikes hit the Bazan complex in Haifa Bay. If the attacks continue, the risk of contamination, harm to the public, and disruption of energy supplies will increase. What can be done?
- Science site The Conversation
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Despite the great public popularity of environmental protection, populist politicians adopt hostile positions towards green goals – contrary to conservative tradition and the reality outside the window
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
Researchers in the US have developed a "living" plastic that decomposes using biological spores, but experts warn: Without appropriate infrastructure and systemic change, the development will not solve the plastic crisis.
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
An analysis of the goals of 162 organizations in the US, UK, and Canada found differences in framing—but also three common themes that could enable collaborations across sectors. Zavit website
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
Advanced sensors and artificial intelligence monitor the condition of bees and prevent hive collapse in real time.
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
Globalization allows for the rapid movement of goods, allowing rich countries to preserve their nature but at the cost of harming the nature of poor countries.
- Tel Aviv University
Scientific breakthrough will help promote environmental protection: chemical processes using "green" catalysts
- Avi Blizovsky
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Among the areas that were decided to be eliminated "for reasons of efficiency" is the area of environmental justice, which is responsible for the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). During 2025, 171 EPA employees were sent on administrative leave - 160 of whom dealt with justice issues
- Avi Blizovsky
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After more than doubling in value this year, Bitcoin has crossed the $100 mark. But Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have environmental consequences, and according to Dr. Yossi Borochov, there is now an opportunity to tax them
- Tel Aviv University
In the eastern Mediterranean area there is desert dust in the air almost all year round, and not only in spring or autumn as is commonly thought. Why is this important?
- Tel Aviv University
The female locust can dig 4-3 holes to lay eggs and then her organs that are intended for this wear out
- Dr. Asaf Rosenthal
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Climate crisis is here. For residents of poor countries considered the "Third World", there is no doubt who is to blame: the rich Western countries. Not only are they avoiding action to prevent warming, they are also continuing to develop sources of pollution
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
The adoption of the financial model that was used during the establishment of the state can help finance the sustainable development of the surrounding area and the north and the rehabilitation of Israel's economy. opinion
- Dr.Roey Tsezana
The Cow of Heaven project aims to find a way to produce milk protein from bacteria that feed on carbon dioxide and hydrogen
- Avi Blizovsky
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In the spectacular karst landscapes of southern China, giant apes, known as Gigantopithecus blacki, once roamed. They were three meters tall and weighed about 250 kilograms. They became extinct about 300 thousand years ago. The reasons for the extinction of
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
Opinion: The way to overcome the economic difficulties caused by the war is through Israeli environmental high-tech. Our climate innovation, and the response it offers to the decisions taken at the United Nations Global Climate Conference, can strengthen the economy
- Dr. Asaf Rosenthal
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Dr. Assaf Rosenthal quotes one of the participants following the climate conference in Dubai: "Humanity must stop using nature as a toilet", "Humanity has become a weapon of mass destruction".
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
How did your trip help the environment you were in? Get to know restorative tourism, which is not only harmless - but also helps nature and local communities during the trip. Food for thought for sand trips
- The Voice of Science website - the Israel National Science Foundation
The cooperative economy tries to provide an answer to the loss of food
- Science site The Conversation
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The destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam came just as it seemed that Ukraine's counterattack was about to begin. It's probably not a coincidence. The operation was designed to engage the Ukrainian army in evacuating residents and block the
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
The State Comptroller's report indicates: the scope of the use of pesticides, which are designed to overcome the problem of pests, is increasing significantly - and harming the health of Israeli consumers. So what do we do? Learn to spray differently
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
the grass is always greener on the other side? Only if we keep it this way: for many years rich countries have been "throwing" their garbage in the "yard" of other, poorer countries; But recently the European Union took
- Dr. Asaf Rosenthal
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It turns out that the World Bank invests billions in fossil fuel projects, and many investments are made in a non-transparent manner. This situation must change
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
- The science service
The cities are dense and have a fast pace of life, but still more and more people are moving to them, especially in the developing countries
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
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- Weizmann Institute
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- Weizmann Institute
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- Dr. Asaf Rosenthal
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- Young Galileo
- Haifa University
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- Avi Blizovsky
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- Galileo - The Science Magazine
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- Avi Blizovsky
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- The science service
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- Dr. Asaf Rosenthal
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- Dr. Asaf Rosenthal
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- Scientific American Israel
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- The science service
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- Dr. Asaf Rosenthal
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