Climate change

Deep-tech nation: Israel’s strategic imperative - opinion

As global innovation shifts from software speed to scientific depth, Israel’s greatest advantage is hiding in plain sight.

Israel Innovation CEO Dror Bin.
US President Donald Trump walks during the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026

Israeli companies that miss the climate split at Davos will pay a heavy price - opinion

Indonesian rescue members search for victims at the site of a landslide following heavy rains in Pasir Langu village, West Bandung regency, West Java province, Indonesia, January 27, 2026.

Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 34 with 32 still missing

Plumes of smoke rise after the IDF carried out house demolitions in the northern Gaza Strip in January. It is believed that between 80,000 and 200,000 tons of munitions were fired or dropped on Gaza over two years of war.

From Ukraine to Gaza, war's ecological toll sparks ecocide accountability push


These five cities emit more greenhouse gasses than entire countries

Climate TRACE releases global urban emissions data at COP29 using satellite observations and AI.

 Air Pollution over the Yangzi River in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.

Global CO2 emissions to hit record high in 2024, report says

The bulk of these emissions are from burning coal, oil and gas. Those emissions would total 37.4 billion tons in 2024, up by 0.8% in 2023, the report said.

 People attend the United Nations climate change conference COP29 opening in Baku, Azerbaijan November 11, 2024.

Letters to the Editor, November 13, 2024: A keen eye

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

 Letters

Change the climate: Israel’s environmental potential at COP29 and regional impact - editorial

Israel showcases climate tech at COP29 but misses deeper environmental focus.

Workers from the Agriculture Ministry in protective gear retrieving dead cranes who were infected with the Avian Influenza (bird flu) from the Hula Lake in the Hula Valley Nature Reserve, northern Israel, January 2, 2022.

Majority of Israelis are concerned about climate change, and the environment - survey

The study surveyed 1,180 participants in Israel about their knowledge and attitudes regarding climate change and its effects on the environment.

Some of the 'Cool Globes' on display near Jerusalem's O;d City in 2013 to raise awareness of climate change.

What is the significance of Israel’s support for COP29 - opinion

Climate change will be a major economic burden for Israel, whose agricultural and tourism industry is already impacted by the war.

 CLIMATE MINISTERS meet earlier this year in Denmark ahead of COP29.

Arctic ice formation 'Mesechev Island' disappears due to climate change

Monitored from 2020 to 2022, the island's area shrank from 53 to 3 hectares before melting entirely.

 Arctic mountains.

Noah’s ark: Lessons for humanity’s survival in a changing world

Exploring Noah’s story reveals the urgency of sustainable development, urging leaders to act before it’s too late and build a resilient path for humanity’s future

 Noah's Ark, large wooden ark on dry land, Noah standing beside, pairs of animals boarding the ark

Climate change worsened ten deadliest weather disasters, causing over 570,000 deaths

In 2023, Storm Daniel struck Libya, causing more than 12,300 deaths and was made 50 times more likely and 50 times more intense due to climate warming.

 Storm Daniel, Libya, 2023.

Mount Fuji snowless at end of October for first time in 130 years

Japan's hottest summer on record contributes to snowfall delay on mountain.

 Mount Fuji trekking.