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The researchers placed artificial flowers in the area that contained mixtures of fragrances. A night moth approaches a cardboard flower that emits scents of the night candle Charles Hedgcock/University of Washington

Polluted floral scent

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Gal Vared holds a rope on which a soft coral grows in the coral reef at a depth of 15 meters in front of the Katsa beach (photograph: Dr. Ronan Lieberman)

Encouraging news: plastic pollution in the Gulf of Eilat is low compared to other coral reefs in the world

The research team: "We must act quickly to continue protecting our coral reefs" * The article is dedicated to the memory of Tal Ilon, a man of the sea, the commander of the Kfar Gaza alert squad who was murdered on October 7
Environmental justice is good for health. Credit: The Science website, via DALEE

New study: exposure to a green environment reduces the chance of getting cancer

Studies have long shown that nature has many benefits that affect our physical and mental health. Now a new Israeli study has found that high exposure to a green environment may reduce the chance of contracting different types of cancer
Microplastics on the beach. Illustration: depositphotos.com

A first-of-its-kind study rates the degree of environmental damage of the types of microplastics* found in shampoo bottles

The plastic products made of polypropylene, such as shampoo bottles, are the most dangerous for the marine environment
The "ZIM" company announced that due to the threats of the Houthis, it will route at least part of its cargo ships that arrive from the Eastern countries through a longer route around Africa. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Thus, the Houthi threat may increase the pollution of cargo ships

Beyond the security and economic implications, the Houthi threat to the Red Sea may also have significant environmental consequences, which will further increase the polluting footprint of the maritime transport industry
The reputation of chains like SHEIN has been joined by a new accusation: anti-Israelism. Illustration: Hotpot

Buy clothes in November and keep a clear conscience

The claims that fast fashion chains like SHEIN are pro-Palestinian join the findings of investigations into the terrible working conditions in their factories and the enormous environmental damage they cause. So where should you buy clothes in this year's "shopping month"? And how will this help the Israeli economy?
Visit of foreign journalists to Kibbutz Kfar Gaza. Photo: Government Press Office.

Experts: It is mandatory to treat dangerous infections created by the attack in the envelope

Experts warn that the severe attack of October 7 and the firing of rockets at Israel filled the surrounding area and other areas with toxic infections, exposure to which could significantly harm health. Therefore, the planned rehabilitation in Otef will require treatment of these infections, and those who are currently in place must wear a mask and gloves to protect their health
A storm in the ocean. Illustration: depositphotos.com

The oceans emit microplastic particles into the air during storms

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The research shows that microplastic pollution is a universal phenomenon that is common everywhere, even in the most isolated regions of the world. Further research is needed to understand the effects of this pollution on human health and the environment
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 Katsa'a; In light of the dangers involved in such a course - it seems that our government simply does not care enough about the damages of one of the most polluting industries in the world
The various ways in which Indians worship the Ganges also pollute it. Photo: balouriarajesh, Pixabay

polish to earth

Special for the holiday: these are the stories of some of the most polluted places on our planet, which would not be harmed by a "Pesach cleaning". A dirty trip around the world
A diagram describing the main points of development

Optical detection of impurities inside water pipes

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Researchers have succeeded in developing a flexible sensing sheet that is inside a pipe in order to continuously monitor the quality of the liquid in it. By measuring the voltage induced within a layer of carbon nanotubes, it is possible to determine the concentrations of various substances. This research could lead to significant improvements in the field of food quality and environmental cleaning
A poster calling for the reduction of sea pollution with microplastics. Illustration: shutterstock

It is important to promote legislative policies and effective regulations aimed at solving plastic pollution

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It is important to promote legislative policies and effective regulations aimed at solving the global plastic problem. Consumers should also be encouraged to choose sustainable products and producers should be required to produce environmental and recycled products. In addition, emphasis should be placed on education and information
The plastic that reaches the bottom remains available to the animals in the sea. Photo by PublicDomainPictures on Pixabay

When the seabed is covered with plastic

Plastic continues to dominate every good plot: new research reveals that the amount of microscopic plastic on the ocean floor has tripled in just 20 years. Moreover, the microplastic at the bottom of the sea almost did not crumble or break down even after decades
Indoor storage. Furniture and scientific equipment that are not needed at the institute are offered to the Rehovot municipality or donated to associations and social bodies

First hand researcher!

There is lab2 – a new sustainability initiative putting used scientific equipment back into the market
Polluting factories in Haifa Bay. Illustration: depositphotos.com

A new study found that the concentrations of chromium and lead in the blood of the residents of Haifa are higher than in the rest of the country due to industrial pollution

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Soroka Hospital, the MDA Blood Services, the National Public Health Laboratory and Ben Gurion University are partners in the study, funded by the Ministry of Environmental Protection * The connection to industry comes from the location of the subjects in relation to polluting industrial plants and mining, but the authors of the study want to conduct a more direct examination
a toilet Illustration: depositphotos.com

Your urine is worth more

A new Swedish development turns urine into fertilizer, and may prevent wasting the precious resource (yes, pee is important), and also reduce the pollution created by human waste. Are we facing a revolution in the toilet field?
Prof. Noa Shankar diving (Photo: Hadas Zion)

Plastic chemical additives pollute the corals and harm their development

The harmful chemicals can be found in a wide variety of consumer products such as food packaging, toys, medical devices, adhesives and more
Persistent pollutants are everywhere. Image: depositphotos.com

Rain of pollutants

A new Swedish study reveals that the concentration of harmful chemical compounds of the PFAS type in rain has passed the point of no return. We will probably have to work hard so that the concept of "blessing rains" does not become a painful chapter in history lessons
microplastic. Photo: Tel Aviv University

The strip of beach in Israel is polluted by more than 2 tons of microplastic, we, the umbrella and the towel, and two tons of microplastic

Inside the car, the air comes from the air conditioner. Image: depositphotos.com

Will you open a window? The air pollution inside the car

When the car is barely making progress on the busy city roads, it is comforting to think to ourselves that at least within its walls we are protected from the urban air pollution. But a new study calls us to actually get out of the vehicles: it turns out that it's quite polluted inside - and even more than outside
A sea turtle caught in plastic waste. Photo: Shay Feldman

Plastic waste was found in the stomachs of all sea turtles. One of them carried no less than 12,000 plastic items in his stomach

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Alon Zasek, CEO of the Israel Seas and Lakes Research Company: "This comprehensive survey, the first of its kind in Israel that uses advanced research tools, clearly shows the need to stop using disposable tools to preserve the sea and its biodiversity."
Divers collect waste from the sea. Hagai Nativ, Maurice Kahn Marine Research Station, University of Haifa

Clean under the water and above the water

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Beach cleaning activities on the occasion of World Oceans Day started today, June 8
Prof. Alex Goldberg, Tel Aviv University. Photo: Valeria Poder

A cheap and green method to reduce the damage of agricultural waste

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One of the researchers, Rima Ganaim, explains: "The types of agricultural waste in Israel can reach enormous masses of millions of tons per year: animal excrement, carcasses from the meat industry, eggs and other industries, plant waste and waste generated from textile mills. All of these together produce a multitude of hazards that we would be happy to avoid them and at least reduce them"
Acceleration used in development. Credit Biotic

Sea-scented environmental plastic

An Israeli company recently introduced a new environmental and biodegradable substitute for plastic - algae. Is this a real solution to the problem of plastic waste?
Shampoo from biological sources. Photo: depositphotos.com

Development of environmentally friendly bio-shampoo

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Researchers have succeeded in developing innovative chemicals and products based on sustainable surfactants with low toxicity
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