Climate change

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

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."

The United Nations headquarters before a meeting on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty at the UN, in New York City, US, April 27, 2026.
A drone view shows an artist from the Sand In Your Eye art team putting the finishing touches to a giant sand portrait of David Attenborough to mark the conservationist's 100th birthday, on the beach in Morecambe, Britain, May 6, 2026.

British broadcaster David Attenborough turns 100, notable for not joining anti-Israel boycotts

Tourist congestion in Venice

From the Maldives to Venice: 17 destinations that could soon disappear from the map

US FORCES patrol the Arabian Sea near M/V Touska on April 20, 2026, after firing upon the Iranian-flagged vessel that the US accused of attempting to violate the US naval blockade of Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz.

Nations to discuss fossil fuel exit as Strait of Hormuz blockade drives up prices


Israeli private investigator loses extradition fight over US 'hack and leak' charges

Amit Forlit, 57, is facing charges of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and computer hacking relating to his alleged targeting of environmental activists.

 ExxonMobil logo is seen in this illustration taken, October 6, 2023.

Jerusalem wildfires fully contained, no lives lost

After over 30 hours, the fires that raged across central Israel have been fully contained. Forces will work into the night to completely extinguish the blaze.

Firefighting planes work to contain the fire, April 23 2025.

Venomous aquatic invader spreads across Israeli coasts, Europe thanks to climate change

The venomous aquatic invader comes in four sub-species, two of which are currently found in the Mediterranean.

Fish are seen swimming below the Mediterranean Sea, where climate change has forced many animals to swim to new depths.

Bar-Ilan University researchers develop AI model to predict lightning-induced wildfires

Israel's most notorious wildfire was in December 2010 on Mount Carmel near Haifa. It spread quickly, consuming much of the Mediterranean forest covering the region.

 DR. OREN GLICKMAN.

Israel can boost its image by using innovation to solve global issues - opinion

Israel may be small, but it has big potential. By investing in our greatest resource – our knowledge and ability to innovate – we can build out a new and solid foundation for future generations.

 An illustrative image of the Israeli flag and wind turbines.

Israel will face massive climate disasters this summer, Herzog warns

State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman also announced his third investigation into the govt's handling of the climate crisis, this time focusing on local governments.

 Matanyahu Englman (R), Isaac Herzog, and Dr. Dov Khenin speak at the Climate Forum meeting at the president's residence in Jerusaelm, April 3, 2025.

Climate crisis hits women hardest, Tel Aviv conference reveals

The conference explored how Israel can use its experience in managing water resources and desert agriculture to serve as a model for integrating women into climate solutions.

An illustrative image of wildfires caused by climate change.

Glaciers have lost 9,000 billion tons since 1975

"Every millimeter of sea level rise exposes another 200,000 to 300,000 people to annual flooding."

 Glaciers have lost 9,000 billion tons since 1975. Illustration.

Heatwaves from May to September: Météo-France's terrifying forecast for France in 2100

Météo-France warns that a +4 °C increase would lead to "ten times as many days of heat waves and tropical nights" in France.

 Paris, France during a heatwave, July 2024.

US death toll from extreme weather over the weekend rises to 36

Twenty-six tornadoes were reported but not confirmed to have touched down late on Friday night and early on Saturday.

Debris lies around damaged houses the morning after a tornado touched down in Florissant, Missouri, U.S. March 15, 2025.