Climate
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.
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
Pacific officially enters El Niño, hot weather pattern may be 'very strong,' US organization warns
Israeli climate tech innovators awarded $1 mil. to combat climate crisis
Dozens of Israeli companies applied for the reward. The prize is a joint initiative of JNF-Canada and KKL-JNF in partnership with StartUp Nation Central. The ceremony was held in Tel Aviv.
UBQ Materials debuts three bio-based solutions for sustainable manufacturing
The award-winning company aims to close the gap between profitability and sustainability.
Could a NASA space mission unravel the mysteries of Earth’s climate?
The mission is meant to deliver first-of-its-kind views of the phytoplankton -- microscopic plant-like organisms -- that convert carbon dioxide into cellular material to feed oceanic life.
The rise of climate gentrification - opinion
As extreme weather events become more frequent and severe, certain areas are no longer seen as desirable places to live due to the increased risks of floods, storms, and extreme temperatures.
Economic optimism soars, yet CEOs grapple with AI, climate uncertainties
Notably, 39% of CEOs anticipate a significant increase in their company’s headcount by 5% or more in 2024, signaling a hopeful trajectory for employment worldwide.
Israel must step up to combat vehicle-caused air pollution - comptroller
In his report, released on Monday, Matanyahu Englman said there were only 219 fast-charging stations for the country’s more than 40,000 electric vehicles.
Climate crisis on Gaza battlefield: CO2 emissions surge from Israel-Hamas war
Some 99% of these emissions were attributed to Israel’s aerial and ground operations against Hamas in Gaza.
Saving the Panama Canal will take years and cost billions, if it’s even possible
The channel is Panama’s biggest source of revenue, bringing in $4.3 billion in 2022.
How fighting terrorism can contribute to security and the environment
COP28: The climate conference ended. Now, here’s what Israel needs to do
On Monday, a virtual event led by Tel Aviv University and other organizations was held dedicated to addressing climate concerns.
