When a desert university thinks globally
In only five years, BGU’s Goldman Sonnenfeldt School of Sustainability and Climate Change has become a global hub for dryland climate research
Environment & Climate Change
Attacks on oil infrastructure endangering marine life in Persian Gulf, research finds
Over 90 dead, thousands missing after monsoon causes catastrophic flooding in India, Nepal, Myanmar
Bangkok declares city-wide disaster as third day of monsoon rain floods streets
Next years 'critical' for Israel's earthquake preparedness, Israel Katz warns
After two recent earthquakes, Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered a multi year plan to fortify strategic sites, upgrade warnings, and clarify emergency authority roles.
Magnitude 3.7 earthquake strikes northern Israel, Defense Minister calls emergency meeting
Defense Minister Israel Katz called for the Home Front Command and the National Emergency Management Authority to develop a multi-year plan to address earthquake preparedness.
Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 strikes off coast of Oregon, GFZ says
The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), the German Research Centre for Geosciences said.
Israel's Dead Sea area trembles as 4.2 magnitude earthquake felt
"Immediately go out into the open," the Home Front Command advised those in the area. "If not possible, enter [a] protected room or stairwell."
Three people missing as bushfires destroy homes in Australia's southeast
Three people are unaccounted for as bushfires continue to devastate Victoria, Australia, with 30 active blazes and catastrophic fire conditions. Firefighters battle intense heat and winds.
Hadera approves major coal reduction at Orot Rabin power station, pollution expected to drop
The reduction in coal dust pollution is expected to be significant, about 80% of current levels, and the monitoring will enable close oversight of emissions and pollutants.
