Environment
INPA releases Red Book for Butterflies detailing extinction, endangerment threats
Dr. Dotan Rotem, an open space ecologist at the Israel Nature and Parks Authority, explained that "butterflies are excellent bioindicators of the health of the ecosystem."
The quiet revolution in waste: How smarter recycling reshapes local economies
Tu Bishvat: From tax to hope, from the tree to the human being - opinion
Technion develops fuel that could make Israel a superpower – Boeing wants to lead
G20's financial watchdog lays out climate plan but presses pause amid divisions
The US has withdrawn from multiple groups dedicated to exploring how flooding and wildfires and big climate-related policy shifts could impact financial stability.
Iran accuses Israel of 'environmental war crimes' during 12-day war
Iran's Department of Environment condemned Israel's targeting of fossil fuel storage facilities and industrial infrastructure, calling it "a destructive assault on the natural environment"
Tropical storm Chantal hits South Carolina, moves inland with flooding threat, NHC says
The tropical storm, packing maximum sustained winds of 50 mph, according to the NHC, is located about 70 miles west-southwest of Charleston, the most populous city in South Carolina.
How a tax opposed by Shas sparked climate backlash in the ultra-Orthodox community
A newly published Hebrew University of Jerusalem study found that the well-meaning environmental tax turned into a cultural flashpoint.
Rabbi Yonatan Neril: Founder of Israel's interfaith NGO linking religion and ecology
Rabbi Yonatan Neril, a Stanford-educated environmentalist and author, traces his interest in ecology to the organic garden, orchard, and creek behind his childhood home in northern California.
Praying the world halts climate change? There's now a Catholic Mass for that
For centuries, Catholic priests have been able to celebrate special Masses to pray for their country, give thanks after a harvest or ask God to end a natural disaster.
Three days of burning: Greece arrests woman suspected of starting wildfire with discarded cigarette
The Georgian was charged with unintentional arson, two fire brigade officials told Reuters on condition anonymity. Witnesses saw her drop a cigarette, one of the officials said.
Ethiopia is the leader in African green development - opinion
Ethiopia’s green legacy initiative is setting a powerful example for climate action, with millions of trees planted and a bold vision for a sustainable future in Africa.
Britain prepares for hostile nations, actors to weaponize the sun - report
The UK is reportedly interested in a risk assessment of technology which could reflect sunlight away from the Earth, and its potential to manufacture an environmental disaster.
Study shows early humans adapted to Africa’s diverse environments before migrating abroad
Researchers analyzed over a hundred archaeological sites and environmental data to understand how early humans adapted to varied habitats.
