Climate change
As Dead Sea plans languish, gov't probe finds Israel still unprepared for climate change
A separate audit published on Tuesday in the report presented findings on the northern Dead Sea basin, which showed the practical consequences of long-term governmental delay.
France records 1,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave
KKL-JNF aiming to preserve endangered plant species at Jerusalem Botanical Garden, Eshtaol Nursery
Millions of Afghan children facing severe risks from changing climate, UNICEF says
Lake Kinneret reaches dangerously low water levels as Israeli authorities decide to pump in water
The lake’s water level was measured at 213.19 meters below sea level.
Greta Thunberg’s flotilla creates 165 tons of air pollution, same as 206 trips from Tel Aviv to UK
A study by the solar energy company Volta Solar analyzed the environmental impact of the Sumud Flotilla, including the air pollution it created.
Corals in Gulf of Eilat survive record heatwaves, offering new hope to Israel's only reef
The findings provide a rare glimmer of hope amid a global coral crisis, as reefs worldwide collapse under rising ocean temperatures.
Strong quake hits Russia's Kamchatka, no damage reported
The US Geological Survey said the quake was measured at a magnitude of 7.8 and at a depth of 10 km. It said a series of aftershocks followed, measuring up to 5.8.
Cultivated food and advanced tech: How can the world fight food price surges? - opinion
By embracing cultivated food and advanced agricultural technologies, we can create a food system that is more resilient, more sustainable, and better equipped to feed the world.
Wildfires are fueling air pollution, UN weather body says
Wildfires are a significant contributor to particle pollution, and the problem is expected to worsen unless concerted efforts are made.
Climate activist Yosef Abramowitz calls on Greta Thunberg to put away anti-Israel bias, join forces
“Greta, Israel is not the enemy of the Palestinian people. The enemy of the Palestinians is your traditional nemesis: the fossil fuel industry,” he said.
COP30 absence: Can Israel maintain its global climate impact? - opinion
Israel's official absence from COP30 this year should be seen as a wake-up call by the country’s climate and development community.
Record wildfires burn more than a million hectares of land across Europe
The previous record was in 2017, when the area burned by wildfires was around 998,000 hectares.
The largest wildfires since 1949 rage through France
One person has died, three are missing and two people including a firefighter are in critical condition, local authorities said.
