Environment
How a Ben-Gurion University scientist is filling climate science’s biggest blank spots
From desert soils to date palms, Prof. Ilya Gelfand tracks the gases shaping our climate, and asks why no one was looking before.
Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 34 with 32 still missing
From Ukraine to Gaza, war's ecological toll sparks ecocide accountability push
Climate cooperation as a cornerstone for peace
Rabbi Yonatan Neril: Founder of Israel's interfaith NGO linking religion and ecology
Rabbi Yonatan Neril, a Stanford-educated environmentalist and author, traces his interest in ecology to the organic garden, orchard, and creek behind his childhood home in northern California.
Praying the world halts climate change? There's now a Catholic Mass for that
For centuries, Catholic priests have been able to celebrate special Masses to pray for their country, give thanks after a harvest or ask God to end a natural disaster.
Three days of burning: Greece arrests woman suspected of starting wildfire with discarded cigarette
The Georgian was charged with unintentional arson, two fire brigade officials told Reuters on condition anonymity. Witnesses saw her drop a cigarette, one of the officials said.
Ethiopia is the leader in African green development - opinion
Ethiopia’s green legacy initiative is setting a powerful example for climate action, with millions of trees planted and a bold vision for a sustainable future in Africa.
Britain prepares for hostile nations, actors to weaponize the sun - report
The UK is reportedly interested in a risk assessment of technology which could reflect sunlight away from the Earth, and its potential to manufacture an environmental disaster.
Study shows early humans adapted to Africa’s diverse environments before migrating abroad
Researchers analyzed over a hundred archaeological sites and environmental data to understand how early humans adapted to varied habitats.
China pulls decade of rubbish from park that inspired sci-fi film 'Avatar'
The Zhangjiajie park is a UNESCO heritage site that provided inspiration for the scenery in director James Cameron's 2009 sci-fi film.
Dizengoff Center rolls out environmental carpet in new exhibit
The second Environmental Biennale has been underway in downtown Tel Aviv for a few weeks now, and it is due to run through June 13.
My Word: A toxic environment against Israel - opinion
Calling for “climate justice” while ignoring the greatest injustice perpetrated against the Jewish people since the end of the Nazi regime, is grotesque.
Report: One in five Israelis smokes, rate 30% higher than global average
Health Minister Uriel Bosso: 'The smoking epidemic continues and constitutes one of the deadliest health risk factors in the State of Israel'
