Climate

A hotter Europe needs Israeli science - opinion

The recent heat dome that swept across the continent pushed temperatures to record levels, strained electricity grids, disrupted transport, and forced governments to issue public health warnings.

An illustrative image of Israeli and the European Union flags with a division between them.
People watch Macy's Fourth of July fireworks as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, from a ship at Brooklyn Bridge Marina, in New York City, US, July 4, 2026

Coast Guard removes environmentalist ship from US 250th anniversary parade over political banners

 Illustrative image of a blazing sun.

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

Israelis enjoy the beach as a heatwave hits Israel, in Herzliya, April 17, 2026

As Dead Sea plans languish, gov't probe finds Israel still unprepared for climate change


Israel's worst enemy: Not Hamas, not Hezbollah; experts say it's climate change

When we think about the biggest threats to our country, usually Hamas or Hezbollah come to mind. But these experts explained that when looking to the future, we need to start looking inward.

 GARBAGE IN THE Judean desert.

Trump administration dismisses nearly 400 scientists working on national climate assessment

'If you get rid of all the people involved, nothing's moving forward,' says coauthor Jesse Keenan.

 Trump administration dismisses nearly 400 scientists working on national climate assessment.

NOAA reports 84% of global coral reefs face unprecedented bleaching crisis

Experts warn that without urgent climate action, all coral reefs could disappear within ten years.

 New archaeological evidence could confirm the Church of the Holy Sepulchre as Jesus' crucifixion.

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.

Melting Antarctic ice could slow world's strongest ocean current by 20%, study warns

Researchers say slowdown of ACC may allow invasive species to reach Antarctica, threatening fragile food webs and species like penguins.

 Melting Antarctic ice could slow world's strongest ocean current by 20%, study warns. Illustration.

Climate in crisis: Meet the Bedouin hub leading the field on climate resilience

The Inside Israeli Innovation Podcast: Season 2, Episode 46

 Fareed Mahameed, The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies' climate resilience and environmental public health expert.

Mike Bloomberg steps in again to fund UN climate body in response to Trump’s moves

Trump is repeating a policy decision he made at the start of his previous term in office, which similarly triggered a move by Bloomberg to uphold the country’s international climate obligations

Michael Bloomberg

European scientists spent 4 year drilling in remote site in Antarctica to get to Earth's oldest ice

The ice core provides unprecedented insights into climate conditions more than 800,000 years ago.

 European scientists spent 4 year drilling in remote site in Antarctica to get to Earth's oldest ice core.

Big Los Angeles wildfire switches direction, posing new threat despite winds easing

Six blazes in Los Angeles have killed at least 11 people and destroyed nearly 54 square miles of land.

 A fire hydrant sprays water in front of a burned property, following the Eaton fire, one of six simultaneous blazes that have ripped across Los Angeles County, in Altadena, California, US January 11, 2025.

Rising sea levels threaten Saudi oil ports Ras Tanura and Yanbu with flooding

The analysis found that 12 of the 15 oil ports with the highest tanker traffic are exposed to rising sea levels, with 13 ports at risk of damage from a one-meter rise.

 Port view with moored ships, Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia.