An ancient Christian wine press 1500-years-old was uncovered in Israel, telling more about the customs of the people in the Holy Land of days gone by. Related: read more about modern winemaking in Israel here ). Architecture & Urban ancient customs Christian Israel wine MORE >>

Though Israeli electricity prices rose nearly 9 percent at the end of last month due to reported natural gas shortages , Israel’s energy ministry has decided that Israel will export half of the natgas it pumps from its offshore reserves in the Mediterranean Sea. Image of Israel’s oil refinery from Shutterstock. MORE >>

The lutra, a cousin of the otter found in lakes and rivers throughout Northern Israel, is in danger of extinction. Arriving from areas in Southeast Asia where unrestricted wildlife trapping is the norm, these workers often clash with Israel’s stricter protections. How has Israel’s water policy failed to prevent these problems? MORE >>

It happens every two years, and this week delegations from all corners of the planet are expected to converge in Tel Aviv, Israel for the two-day water conference and expo called WATEC. Cleantech, Science & Technology clean tech desalination Energy Efficiency envirotech Israel Tel Aviv water MORE >>

The Japanese company in charge of rehabilitation recently sent a delegation to Israel looking for experts and entrepreneurs, especially in the fields of water management and recycling. According to the company’s liaison in Israel, Lior Daeri , Israeli groups that participate will receive tax breaks worth NIS 50 million (roughly $12.8 MORE >>