Climate change

Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 34 with 32 still missing

The landslide hit Pasir Langu village in Bandung Barat region early on Saturday, triggered by heavy rains starting a day earlier.

Indonesian rescue members search for victims at the site of a landslide following heavy rains in Pasir Langu village, West Bandung regency, West Java province, Indonesia, January 27, 2026.
Plumes of smoke rise after the IDF carried out house demolitions in the northern Gaza Strip in January. It is believed that between 80,000 and 200,000 tons of munitions were fired or dropped on Gaza over two years of war.

From Ukraine to Gaza, war's ecological toll sparks ecocide accountability push

 US President Donald Trump looks on as he signs executive orders and proclamations in the Oval Office at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, May 5, 2025.

US to withdraw from 66 international organizations deemed 'contrary to US interests'

A sign displays information about a road closure due to an earthquake on a highway in Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, December 9, 2025, in this photo taken by Kyodo.

6.2 magnitude earthquake rattles western Japan, infrastructure disruptions reported


Letters to the Editor, November 13, 2024: A keen eye

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

 Letters

Change the climate: Israel’s environmental potential at COP29 and regional impact - editorial

Israel showcases climate tech at COP29 but misses deeper environmental focus.

Workers from the Agriculture Ministry in protective gear retrieving dead cranes who were infected with the Avian Influenza (bird flu) from the Hula Lake in the Hula Valley Nature Reserve, northern Israel, January 2, 2022.

Majority of Israelis are concerned about climate change, and the environment - survey

The study surveyed 1,180 participants in Israel about their knowledge and attitudes regarding climate change and its effects on the environment.

Some of the 'Cool Globes' on display near Jerusalem's O;d City in 2013 to raise awareness of climate change.

What is the significance of Israel’s support for COP29 - opinion

Climate change will be a major economic burden for Israel, whose agricultural and tourism industry is already impacted by the war.

 CLIMATE MINISTERS meet earlier this year in Denmark ahead of COP29.

Arctic ice formation 'Mesechev Island' disappears due to climate change

Monitored from 2020 to 2022, the island's area shrank from 53 to 3 hectares before melting entirely.

 Arctic mountains.

Noah’s ark: Lessons for humanity’s survival in a changing world

Exploring Noah’s story reveals the urgency of sustainable development, urging leaders to act before it’s too late and build a resilient path for humanity’s future

 Noah's Ark, large wooden ark on dry land, Noah standing beside, pairs of animals boarding the ark

Climate change worsened ten deadliest weather disasters, causing over 570,000 deaths

In 2023, Storm Daniel struck Libya, causing more than 12,300 deaths and was made 50 times more likely and 50 times more intense due to climate warming.

 Storm Daniel, Libya, 2023.

Mount Fuji snowless at end of October for first time in 130 years

Japan's hottest summer on record contributes to snowfall delay on mountain.

 Mount Fuji trekking.

Israel's climate team heads to Baku as Herzog prepares for US visit

Israel's climate delegation will share solutions at the UN conference with 167 nations in attendance.

Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman discusses plans to rebuild southern Israel.

Olive oil becomes the latest economic and agricultural casualty in the Israel-Hamas War

According to the Consumers’ Council, the price of olive oil in Israel jumped by 39% this year, more than any other food product.

 GIVEN THE harsh reality of the ongoing Israel-Hamas War, the concept of buying locally produced olive oil has been shattered.