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
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.
Alexandria erodes: Rising sea levels threaten ancient city's foundation
Over the past two decades, more than 280 buildings have collapsed in Alexandria, resulting in the deaths of 85 people.
Scientists propose releasing 167 wolves to restore Scottish forests
Study estimates each wolf could contribute to annual carbon uptake of 6,080 tonnes of CO2, supporting UK's climate targets.
Greenland’s glaciers are melting faster than anyone expected - study
"For the first time, we are able to see significant increases in the size and depth of crevasses at fast-flowing glaciers at the edges of the Greenland Ice Sheet," said Dr. Tom Chudley.
Experts talk wine’s history, cultivation, and challenges in Israel
Read about what makes Israeli wines so special.
January 2025 sets new record as hottest January globally
Over the last 19 months, 18 have seen global average surface temperatures at least 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, continuing a concerning trend of record-breaking temperatures.
Rat population boom in major cities linked to climate change in new study
The study analyzed records of rat sightings in 16 cities over an average period of twelve years, examining public rat sighting and inspection data.
Climate change could cause 2.3 million extra deaths in European cities by 2099, study warns
The Mediterranean, Central Europe, and the Balkans are identified as the most vulnerable areas to the increase in deaths due to heat.
Rare spotted hyena makes an appearance after 5,000 years, killed by locals
Local people, unfamiliar with the presence of such a predator, tracked and killed the hyena in response to the livestock loss.
Can Trump’s economic agenda embrace climate action and clean energy innovation? – opinion
$523 billion in damages from the Los Angeles wildfires prove that investing in climate action can’t wait.
