Climate change
Strong El Nino will develop rapidly over coming months, says UN weather agency
El Nino is a periodic warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, which typically lasts between nine and 12 months, that can drive up global temperatures.
As Dead Sea plans languish, gov't probe finds Israel still unprepared for climate change
France records 1,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave
KKL-JNF aiming to preserve endangered plant species at Jerusalem Botanical Garden, Eshtaol Nursery
South African school bus swept away by floods, eight bodies recovered
South Africa has been lashed by heavy rain and snow since the weekend, in a severe winter cold front which disrupted transport and power networks.
Zimbabwe wildlife habitat to cull at least 50 elephants due to overcrowding
Meat from the cull will be distributed to local people to eat, while the ivory from the killed animals will be handed over to the parks authority.
Missing Africa’s innovation moment? Geopolitical shifts could push Israel away - opinion
As global innovation hubs shift and new markets emerge, Sub-Saharan Africa is becoming a critical arena of opportunity.
Climate security: The world can’t turn inward - opinion
Inclusive dialogue and international cooperation are necessary for addressing global challenges such as climate change.
Study reveals richest 10% responsible for two-thirds of global warming since 1990
The richest 1% contribute 26 times more to extreme temperature events than the global average.
Massive wildfires a wake-up call for Israel, expose systemic vulnerabilities - opinion
Israel has developed certain guidelines and local policies regarding construction near forests and brushlands, but there is still no comprehensive, binding national framework.
Tsunami alert triggers evacuations in Antarctica and Chile's far south
This comes after a 7.4 earthquake struck between Cape Horn and Antarctica.
Israel is burning in more ways than one - editorial
Every year, Israelis experience the effects of climate change more and more, as the weather gets more extreme, and not all disasters can be fought off.
Israel's worst enemy: Not Hamas, not Hezbollah; experts say it's climate change
When we think about the biggest threats to our country, usually Hamas or Hezbollah come to mind. But these experts explained that when looking to the future, we need to start looking inward.
Dry winter spurs national water company to integrate climate risks into operations
Following an unusually dry winter, Israel's Mekorot is embedding climate emergency planning into its long-term strategies.
