November 21, 2017, 6:40 am

Turkey poop is a promising renewable energy source

Treated poultry excrement can be converted to a solid biomass fuel to replace 10% of coal in electricity generation.

By ISRAEL21c Staff

November 14, 2017, 9:40 am

Haifa installs new electric car-sharing scheme

Forget the hassle of private cars; Car2Go's new cooperative, environmentally driven initiative lets residents and travelers hire an electric car whenever they need it.

By Jessica Halfin

November 14, 2017, 9:11 am

Baby bats can learn different dialects

New research from Israel proves that language acquisition is not limited to human beings alone.

By ISRAEL21c

November 12, 2017, 6:53 pm

Spiders turn Jerusalem creek into ethereal haunted forest

Millions of tiny long-jawed spiders have spun enormous cobwebs, turning a Jerusalem creek into a most unusual natural spectacle.

By Nicky Blackburn

November 7, 2017, 9:03 am

Fluence wins foreign contract for seawater desalination

Fluence’s NIROBOX desalination system will provide Mayotte Island a quick and environmentally friendly solution to address water scarcity.

By Abigail Klein Leichman

November 6, 2017, 8:39 am

New Zealand energy firm invests $10m in Iron Dome maker

mPrest’s technology will allow Vector engineers to manage and predict outages and allow the efficient delivery of energy to and from the grid.

By Brian Blum

November 2, 2017, 7:00 am

8 must-have Israeli eco-products to make your life greener

From e-scooters to smart water systems to upcycled accessories, these items consume fewer natural resources and keep the air cleaner.

By Abigail Klein Leichman

October 24, 2017, 8:14 am

Cataloging every snake, lizard and tortoise on Earth

The most comprehensive atlas of reptilian species has been created by an international research team led by an Israeli scientist.

By ISRAEL21c Staff

October 19, 2017, 4:00 pm

10 disruptive Israeli companies that can wean the world off fossil fuels

Solar, water, geothermal and wind power, battery techs and electric-car components are areas where Israelis are leading the renewable revolution.

By Abigail Klein Leichman

October 3, 2017, 9:00 am // Contributed Content

Welcome to Israel’s water revolution

Although Israel is nearly two-thirds desert, the country has enough water to sustain itself, thanks to its efforts in water conservation, reuse, and desalination.

By Lin Arison & Diana C. Stoll/The Desert and the Cities Sing

September 25, 2017, 7:25 am

A new shopping platform for sustainable, ethical clothing

In an effort to reduce pollution and worker suffering, Israeli student creates ecommerce community of international eco-brands.

By Abigail Klein Leichman

September 19, 2017, 8:00 am

Lightweight generator on the way for next natural disaster

Aquarius emergency generator, designed in Israel, weighs only about 100kg but will provide up to 35 kilowatts of power.

By Abigail Klein Leichman

September 14, 2017, 8:00 am

Chicago mayor signs water and innovation deals in Israel

Rahm Emanuel comes to Haifa, Tel Aviv and Beersheva to ink agreements with two Israeli universities and the city of Tel Aviv.

By Brian Blum

September 13, 2017, 9:00 am

Unique Israeli research reveals why honeybees are dying

Fewer wildflower choices thwart bees’ natural inclination to choose a balanced diet and they suffer cognitively from lack of omega-3 acids.

By Abigail Klein Leichman

September 13, 2017, 7:00 am // Contributed Content

Talking to farmers at eye level

Pioneering Israeli company Netafim is the leading player in the drip irrigation field today, but when it talks to farmers around the world, it’s all about skill sharing.

By Lin Arison and Diana C. Stoll/The Desert and Cities Sing

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