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
Jerusalem wildfires fully contained, no lives lost
After over 30 hours, the fires that raged across central Israel have been fully contained. Forces will work into the night to completely extinguish the blaze.
Venomous aquatic invader spreads across Israeli coasts, Europe thanks to climate change
The venomous aquatic invader comes in four sub-species, two of which are currently found in the Mediterranean.
Bar-Ilan University researchers develop AI model to predict lightning-induced wildfires
Israel's most notorious wildfire was in December 2010 on Mount Carmel near Haifa. It spread quickly, consuming much of the Mediterranean forest covering the region.
Israel can boost its image by using innovation to solve global issues - opinion
Israel may be small, but it has big potential. By investing in our greatest resource – our knowledge and ability to innovate – we can build out a new and solid foundation for future generations.
Israel will face massive climate disasters this summer, Herzog warns
State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman also announced his third investigation into the govt's handling of the climate crisis, this time focusing on local governments.
Climate crisis hits women hardest, Tel Aviv conference reveals
The conference explored how Israel can use its experience in managing water resources and desert agriculture to serve as a model for integrating women into climate solutions.
Glaciers have lost 9,000 billion tons since 1975
"Every millimeter of sea level rise exposes another 200,000 to 300,000 people to annual flooding."
Heatwaves from May to September: Météo-France's terrifying forecast for France in 2100
Météo-France warns that a +4 °C increase would lead to "ten times as many days of heat waves and tropical nights" in France.
US death toll from extreme weather over the weekend rises to 36
Twenty-six tornadoes were reported but not confirmed to have touched down late on Friday night and early on Saturday.
Rare new sunflower species discovered in Texas national park
Scientists have identified both a new species and genus of sunflower in the Texas desert, but climate change may threaten its future before we fully understand it.
