Sustainability

Environmental awareness is not just a moral or activist issue. Forest garden in Moshav Mata. Photo: Yaniv Kadoshim

The surprising connection between environmental protection and mental resilience

How environmental awareness and ecological engagement contribute to happiness, stress reduction, and improved mental well-being
Azrieli Towers in Tel Aviv, glass walls. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Israeli startup turns glass walls smart and saves up to 30% energy

The Israeli startup that makes glass walls smart: Innovative technology dramatically reduces energy consumption in high-rise buildings
When Western countries have a demand for wood for construction, for example, they will obtain it from countries where trees are still cut down for these purposes. Illustration: depositphotos.com

False environmental policy

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.
Carbon dioxide. Illustration courtesy of Tel Aviv University

Chemical processes using "green" catalysts

Scientific breakthrough will help promote environmental protection: chemical processes using "green" catalysts
To use the product, simply insert the capsule into a reusable bottle and add tap water. Minimal Capsule Products. Image courtesy of Minimal Capsule

A big revolution in a small capsule

Advanced 3D printing technology makes it possible to create small capsules that become a cosmetic product, allowing us, the consumers, to take an active part in protecting the environment.
Apimilk's collar helps plan cow feeding. Press photo

Tracking every bite of the cow

Israeli coach Nir Levin coaches soccer players in Zambia. Photo: Zambian Football Association

The climate crisis: Is it changing the world sports map?

The first computer that invests the computational effort required to solve the 'puzzle' discovers the password to the new 'safe' and takes ownership of it. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Environmental economist: Cryptocurrencies should be taxed

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
Carbon tax. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Carbon Tax: The Moral Decision

In a world that is warming faster than expected, a carbon tax is an incentive that would benefit us even if the money were thrown into the sea. Despite the compromises, this is necessary legislation. opinion
Two contrasting worlds: a polluting industrial landscape next to a sustainable green city. The illustration was prepared using DALEE and is not a scientific image

The climate crisis is costing us health

Red city bus in Baku, Azerbaijan with eco design for COP29

COP29: Everything you wanted to know about the upcoming climate conference

The UN climate conference, which is expected to take place next week in Baku, is a critical opportunity to raise the pace in the fight against the climate crisis - especially in the case of Israel, which can contribute a lot to the world in the field of climate innovation.
air pollution Illustration: depositphotos.com

The tiny killer: air pollution is ranked as the second risk factor for death in the world

The State of the World Air report reveals that air pollution caused the death of more than 8 million people in one year. Who is at high risk, what is the situation in Israel and what can be done?
The multi-layered structures of two different biological species: the cuticle (cuticle), the external skeleton of the scorpion, and the spicule (spicule), the internal skeleton of the sea sponge (the zoom level in the diagram increases from left to right)

The scorpion and the sponge present: food for thought

Weizmann Institute of Science scientists draw inspiration from nature in developing new materials for a greener future
Oncom photography of different types. link

The fungus that turns food from garbage into a dish in a restaurant

An ancient Indonesian mushroom is being used by University of California scientists to create gourmet dishes from food waste, in an attempt to reduce waste and save the planet
A satellite returns to Israel, hot and glowing, with illuminated fragments of space in its vicinity.

Goodbye Cluster: A ground-breaking mission ends in a spectacular fireball over the South Pacific

After 24 years of research, the Salsa satellite (Cluster 2) burned up in a controlled entry into the atmosphere, (thereby) marking the end of the mission and strengthening our understanding of the magnetosphere and space
H2OLL system for extracting water from the air in the desert. PR photo

Water from the air: the H2OLL system developed based on technology from the Technion will produce 1,000 liters of water per day in the Negev

The H2OLL company launches the first complete system in the Wadi Atir project. At the same time, the company is in the middle of a crowdfunding campaign, and has already crossed the 4 million NIS threshold
Women in Ethiopia carry pots of mud, in the absence of running water. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Getting even hotter and no one cares about third world residents

The climate crisis is already here. For the residents of the poor countries considered the "Third World", there is no doubt the culprits: the rich Western countries. Not only do they avoid actions to prevent warming, they also continue to develop sources of pollution
The "Moai" statues on Easter Island. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Exposing the Myth of "Environmental Self-Destruction": The True Story of Easter Island

Recent studies disprove the long-held belief of ecological collapse on Easter Island, and show that the population has remained stable through effective resource management over a long period of time.
Olive vineyard in organic farming. Photography: Raz Simon

More profitable agriculture: the method of growing olives that is good for the economy and the environment

A new Israeli study examined how different methods of agriculture affect the environment and the landscape versus the benefits for the farmer. The findings show that there is a method that makes it possible to both generate economic profit and preserve nature
It's hotter in the summer. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Rain at the time

Recent research has shown that in the future there will be fewer rainy days in our region due to the climate crisis, but there will be more strong rain events. How can this be explained using simple scientific principles?
Bees return to the nest after collecting nectar in the spring. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Small but important: this is how Israel protects the bees

We depend on them, and not just for the honey. International Bee Day is a great opportunity to make some buzz for bees, one of the most important animals on the planet
The climate crisis is destroying the forests endangering animals that climb trees. Credit: The Science website via DALEE

This is a wake-up call: global warming and deforestation pose a real danger to animals

New study: The combination of global warming and deforestation may lead to the mass extinction of animal species
renewable energies. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Three Israeli studies to deal with the climate crisis won the KKL-Canada annual climate prize in the amount of one million dollars

The prize was awarded to Israeli scientists from Ben Gurion University, Tel Aviv and the Technion in order to promote their extraordinary research in the fields of renewable energy development and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
The process of turning carbon dioxide into carbon nano fibers. From the scientific article

Two birds with one stone - turning carbon dioxide into carbon nanofibers

The idea of ​​capturing carbon dioxide or converting it to other substances in order to combat climate change is not new. However, simply storing carbon dioxide in a certain compound may lead to its leakage into the environment
The earth will somehow recover but humanity will be extinct. Illustration: depositphotos.com

A lament for the human race

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".
backpackers Investing in local communities. Illustration: depositphotos.com

to travel for nature

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
Google search. Illustration: depositphotos.com

The green side of Google

Google recently published its environmental report, which reveals significant energy savings in its operation, helping its users to act more environmentally and investments in sustainable ventures. Is the picture really so optimistic?
food waste Illustration: depositphotos.com

Save food, save the world

The cooperative economy tries to provide an answer to the loss of food
Rhopilema Akhziv is a migratory threadworm. Dr. Shavi Rothman, Tel Aviv University

Human-sponsored invasive species are involved in 60% of plant and animal extinctions; the damage is estimated at approximately 423 billion dollars per year

This is according to a report by the UN's IPBES committee, the equivalent of the IPCC that reports on the climate crisis
Oil drilling. Illustration: depositphotos.com

The petroleum industry is destructive and destructive to Israel

Opinion: Despite the objections of experts and residents, these days the Prime Minister's Office is examining the expansion of the transportation of the oil of Ketsa'a; In light of the dangers involved in a course of this kind - it seems that our government has it simple
Among the OECD countries, Israel is almost at the bottom of the list, in 34th place out of 38; And - did not achieve any of the 17 goals set until 2030. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Indexes in indices: Israel is far from being a sustainable country

Not keeping up: a new Israeli study indicates that our country has fallen behind in meeting the UN's sustainable development goals. So what do we do? According to the author of the study, we cannot wait for a legislative change -
Steel factory. Illustration: depositphotos.com

The steel manufacturer Jindal chose Dassault Systèmes solutions to improve operations and productivity in its factories and reduce its carbon footprint

The virtual twin experiences support sustainable steel production by companies seeking to optimize work processes and reduce their carbon footprint
Conservation of biodiversity. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Changing attitude to nature

For most people, "changing attitudes to nature" is nothing more than a purely academic side job, but this change is deeper. A fundamental and necessary change is required to maintain and protect biodiversity and protect populations
driving while tired. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Volvo invests in CorrActions, which has developed technology to monitor the driver's brain activity

CorrActions' system uses motion sensors found in every digital device and allows car manufacturers to understand through AI symptoms of drivers and passengers such as fatigue, lack of attention, effects of alcohol
reducing consumption. Illustration: depositphotos.com

The climate crisis will not be alleviated until we reduce consumption, and not just look for substitutes

According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy sources alone is not a solution without reducing demand and radical changes in energy consumption
Many studies testify to the positive effects of green spaces on our health. Photo by Myan Nguyen on Unsplash

What is denser is greener?

Alternative Energy. Photo: depositphotos.com

Research in the field of renewable energy in Bar Ilan was concentrated under the Center for Sustainability

Renewable energy, its storage and conversion are necessary in dealing with climate change and for energy independence
From the right, Dr. Irit Nitzan, Shahar Sasson, Nimrod Sharga, Ariel Segal_Photo by Assaf Levy

A future without plastic in the beauty industry

All that plastic we all consume doesn't just disappear once we don't use it anymore. Illustration: pixabay.

The guide to detoxing from plastic

durability. Illustration: shutterstock

Sustainability - a view from nature

A garden with an imitation of a natural waterfall environment. Photo: shutterstock

Imitating nature from a business perspective

Ribbed ceiling. Photo: shutterstock

Do biomimetic solutions necessarily also exist?

Figure: How the suncatcher project works

Green laws in the US and efforts to clean up China

Cosmic scene with DNA, stars, solvents and atomic circles in oral flow.

"Greener" consumer products