Climate

Only 5 times since the 1950s: Meteorologists warn of a Super El Niño

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the US assigned a 25% chance that El Niño could strengthen into a super El Niño by fall or early winter.

A man walks near debris, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, in Black River, Jamaica, November 2, 2025.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks on the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026 during a federal parliament sitting following the Bondi terror attack at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, January 20, 2026.

Anthony Albanese deploys troops to aid flood-hit Katherine communities

Factory chimney releases smoke.

Israeli companies fall behind on global climate reporting standards, says CDP report

US President Donald Trump walks during the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026

Israeli companies that miss the climate split at Davos will pay a heavy price - opinion


Climate change has significantly changed the color of the ocean - study

The researchers are still unsure how marine ecosystems are changing to reflect the color changes.

The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Aqua satellite acquired a true-color image of the colors created by a large bloom of phytoplankton off the coast of Russia’s Kola Peninsula on July 14.

Can 'ice bricks' be a solution for a cooler future?

Inside Israeli Innovation Ep. 17, with Maayan Hoffman and Zachy Hennessey

 Climate change (illustrative)

US, Israel partner to bring climate-smart agriculture to Mideast and Africa

A primary focus of this initiative will be water, including innovative technologies, storage, use and protection.

 ATTENDEES STAND during the COP27 climate summit in Sharm e-Sheikh.

15 years of regional cooperation: The Union for the Mediterranean's common commitment - opinion

The UfM organization needs continued commitment from its members to achieve its goal of creating a socially, economically, and ecologically resilient Mediterranean region.

 EU FOREIGN POLICY chief Josep Borrell gestures (front, center) during a group photo at the 7th Regional Forum of the Union for the Mediterranean in Barcelona, last November.

Report shows Netanyahu gov. slowed down Israel-Arab climate cooperation

"Climate change is presenting Israel with numerous opportunities for enhanced regional cooperation," the report noted.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Idit Silman, Environmental Protection Minister of Israel during 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 26, 2023.

US, China aim to revive climate cooperation as tensions simmer

Despite recent tensions, China and the US are aiming to combat climate change together.

 US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen attends a meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on July 8, 2023.

UBQ Materials wins Plug and Play Sustainability Award

UBQ's climate positive material enables carbon reduction and aims to drive sustainability in the automotive industry.

 UBQ Materials, associated products

Sinking cities: New York, Chicago, Tel Aviv at risk from climate change

A new study showed for the first time that "underground climate change" causes the ground beneath urban areas to move, expand and contract.

 A  smartphone receives data from the underground temperature sensors

Gov't greenlights COP28 funds, promises to pass long-delayed climate law

Sunday's government decision "proves the seriousness" Israel is placing on the issue of environmental sustainability.

 Foreign Minister Eli Cohen and Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman celebrate the passing of an NIS 9 million budget for the country's participation in COP28 in Dubai.

World breaks hottest-day record three days in a row in one week

On Thursday, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service said June was the hottest month ever, smashing the previous June record in 2019 by a substantial margin.

 Sweltering summer sun.