Israel braces for weekend power outages, flooding as severe weather approaches
The public was asked to report any electrical outages and other issues, and warned to stay away from any downed power lines and immediately notify the IEC.
Environment & Climate Change
UAE says oil leak from tanker has been stopped, pollution eases
What literature can teach us about the climate crisis
Scientists in Abu Dhabi use AI to decipher whale, dolphin songs
Over 50,000 killed in Europe over summer due to worst heat wave on record
The analysis found that fossil fuel pollution-driven climate change accounts for about two-thirds of modern heat-related deaths, compared with around 40% earlier this century.
Earthquake of magnitude 7 strikes China's Tibet, killing 16, Xinhua reports
More than 12,000 people have been safely relocated, state media outlet Xinhua reported.
Nepal urges villagers to evacuate after flood triggered by landslide, no casualties, five missing
National disaster authorities alerted people living along the river in the Gorkha, Tanahun, Chitwan, East Nawalparasi and West Nawalparasi districts about the flood.
Israeli expat recounts destruction, home collapse in magnitude 7.7 Panama earthquake
Speaking to N12 News, Israeli Nurit Goren Elfant described the destruction and damage caused by the quake and subsequent aftershocks, some of which reached magnitudes of up to 5.8.
Eilat records first rain of year as authorities issue flash flooding warning in Dead Sea region
Temperatures are expected to rise slightly on Saturday, mainly in the mountains and inland, with some areas reporting up to 33° during the day.
Trump says Hurricane Isaias 'under control,' downgraded to cyclone as it moves over Alabama
The post-tropical cyclone has produced high winds, downed power lines, and caused travel delays, including the closure of all roads through Houston county, Alabama.
When a desert university thinks globally
In only five years, BGU’s Goldman Sonnenfeldt School of Sustainability and Climate Change has become a global hub for dryland climate research
Attacks on oil infrastructure endangering marine life in Persian Gulf, research finds
The study found that the conflict has compounded existing climate-change pressures, warning that the resulting ecological damage could affect desalination and agriculture.
Over 90 dead, thousands missing after monsoon causes catastrophic flooding in India, Nepal, Myanmar
More than 12 inches of rain fell over two or three days, inundating entire neighborhoods and overwhelming drainage systems.
Bangkok declares city-wide disaster as third day of monsoon rain floods streets
The rainfall began on Thursday and is expected to keep pouring through Sunday, Thailand’s meteorological department warned. People were advised to beware of flash floods, overflows, and landslides.
