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At least 111 killed, more trapped under rubble after 7.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Colombia

BY GOLDIE KATZ — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:52:36 GMT

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar shared his concerns about the earthquake in a statement and offered his Colombian counterpart any assistance Israel could provide in the aftermath of the quake.

Europe’s summer heatwave reveals Ice Age mammoth bones, sunken Nazi relics in receding Danube River

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM AND REUTERS — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:38:27 GMT

Near Opatovac, Croatia,receding water levels have also begun to reveal a shows the wreckage of the Hungarian cargo ship Fulton which sunk in the Danube in 1937 while transporting coal.

Israel enters ‘fascinating season’ as migratory birds arrive at KKL-JNF’s Hula Lake

BY HADAR KATSMAN — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:26:54 GMT

The first flamingos of the autumn migration have arrived at KKL-JNF’s Hula Lake, marking the start of a season that will bring millions of birds through Israel’s Upper Galilee in the coming weeks.

After mass seabird death event, Australia warns of wider H5N1 bird flu threat

BY REUTERS — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:58:02 GMT

"Australians should expect to see more spread and larger numbers now of wildlife being affected," said Agriculture Minister Julie Collins.

Climate change made 'fire-prone' weather conditions more likely in Spain and France, scientists say

BY REUTERS — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:35:49 GMT

Ongoing wildfires in Spain and France have forced hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate and scorched huge swathes of land.

Record heatwave expected to hit Israel this weekend with potential 47°C in Sea of Galilee region

BY YOAV ETIEL — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:39 GMT

Extreme heat is forecast for the southern Golan Heights, the northern valleys, the Lower Galilee, the Kinneret Valley, the Dead Sea coast, the Jordan Valley, the Arava, the Judean Desert, and Negev.

At least 13 killed as 7.1 earthquake hits Japan, evacuation issued for 260,000 people amid blackout

BY REUTERS AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:48:36 GMT

The Japanese government issued emergency earthquake warnings for Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Fukuoka, Saga, Oita, and Miyazaki prefectures, all on Japan's southern Kyushu island.

China declares highest flash flood alert as Typhoon Noul hits land, forces thousands to relocate

BY REUTERS — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:30:56 GMT

The year's 12th tropical cyclone and China's third this month, Noul, which means the glow of sunrise or sunset in Korean, struck the coast of Huidong County at about 3:50 a.m.

New monkey species, orange-lipped Likweli monkey, known as 'branch shaker,' identified in DRC

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:41:40 GMT

An FAU statement described the monkey as “draped in glossy black fur with cape-like shoulders, a long sweeping tail and a vivid orange-cream patch around the mouth and nose.”

Spain declares national emergency as wildfires near Madrid, Avila force thousands to evacuate

BY REUTERS — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:09:10 GMT

More than 270 emergency personnel and 40 ground units have been deployed in the affected areas, alongside several Military Emergency Unit (UME) contingents.

France sends boats, orders evacuation of tourist hotspot Cap Ferret as wildfires continue to rage

BY REUTERS — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:49:51 GMT

French President Emmanuel Macron said he had requested help from the European Union as the country's battle against wildfires intensifies.

Searching for hope in an age of extinction

BY RONNIE ROSENMAN AND IN COLLABORATION WITH BGU — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:39:52 GMT

Conservation scientists understand that very rarely extinction is not always the final chapter

Multi-day heatwave with severe heat stress risk hits Israel, Meteorological Service warns

BY YOAV ETIEL — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:22:30 GMT

Israel Meteorological Service Director-General, Dr. Amir Givati, forecast that the heatwave will persist next week at varying intensities.

Climate change is stripping nutrients from food, global study with Israeli expert warns

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:13:24 GMT

"This is not a distant threat to health," Prof. Asaph Aharoni told the Post, saying up to two-thirds of the world's population already lacks essential micronutrients.

European data record over 10,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave

BY REUTERS — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:33:07 GMT

The vast majority - more than 9,000 - were among people aged 65 and above, according to data published by EuroMOMO, a network backed by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and WHO.

Marine researchers rescue sea turtle tangled in fishing line off the coast of Caesarea

BY ZOE WIRGIN — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:47:48 GMT

Shortly after the team rescued the turtle, it was transported to the National Sea Turtle Rescue Center to receive treatment.

Breathing Data: How environmental data is rewriting public health in Israel

BY RONNIE ROSENMAN AND IN COLLABORATION WITH BGU — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:49:57 GMT

Ben-Gurion University’s Prof. Lena Novack turns pollution, climate, and even drinking water into large-scale health data that is shaping national policy.

Strong El Nino will develop rapidly over coming months, says UN weather agency

BY REUTERS — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:27:32 GMT

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

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:00:19 GMT

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

BY RUBY SADIKMAN — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:06:48 GMT

The joint initiative to preserve and cultivate rare and endangered species has yielded groundbreaking results, with various species producing seeds, flowering, and even bearing fruit.

Millions of Afghan children facing severe risks from changing climate, UNICEF says

BY ARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:19:19 GMT

The UNICEF Children’s Climate Risk Report 2026, released on June 16, found that 41% of Afghanistan’s roughly 21 million children are exposed to multiple climate shocks, including floods and droughts.

The efficiency illusion: Why green technology fails when human behavior gets in the way

BY RONNIE ROSENMAN AND IN COLLABORATION WITH BEN-GURION UNIVERSITY — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:45:00 GMT

At Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Prof. Tamar Makov examines the gap between environmental promise and reality, from lab-grown fish to the unintended climate benefits of weight-loss drugs.

El Niño forming in Pacific could become the strongest in 70 years, threatening food supplies

BY REUTERS — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:29:07 GMT

Forecasters expect the stronger weather event to bring excessive rains to the Americas and hot, dry conditions in Asia, where crop planting is already being disrupted.

Pacific officially enters El Niño, hot weather pattern may be 'very strong,' US organization warns

BY TZVI JASPER — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:50:40 GMT

NOAA stated that there was a 63% chance of sea surface temperatures exceeding 2.0° in the region, with the possibility of these higher temperatures causing the event to be considered "very strong."

FIFA World Cup 2026 to break records with 3.7 million tons of carbon emissions, Israeli firm finds

BY ESTHER DAVIS — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:03:01 GMT

The tournament is being staged across three different countries, Canada, the US, and Mexico - a first in World Cup history, meaning teams and fans will have to travel extensively between host cities.

WATCH: Two sperm whales spotted off coast of Ashdod by University of Haifa researchers

BY SHIR PERETS — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:54:22 GMT

The team was originally slated to perform surveys over the course of six days, but instead were called to shore after one day due to Iranian missile strikes.

UAE launches Naseej initiative to tackle 220,000 tons of annual textile waste

BY GIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 03:10:31 GMT

Circular textile systems aim to keep garments and fibers in use for as long as possible through reuse, repair, resale, upcycling, recycling, and reduced waste.

Air pollution and extreme heat linked to more migraine attacks, Israeli study finds

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:50:47 GMT

Israeli scientists find air pollution exposure tied to a higher risk of migraine attacks.

Government designates eight new forests as natural reserves along northern border

BY YUVAL BAGNO — Sat, 30 May 2026 18:53:59 GMT

This is a broad initiative led by the ministry, as part of a national regulatory process, aimed at providing effective protection for forested areas in Israel.

UN backs world court climate opinion, Israel, US among few to oppose

BY REUTERS — Thu, 21 May 2026 07:43:50 GMT

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said the vote, in which 28 countries abstained, underscored that governments are responsible for protecting citizens from the "escalating climate crisis."